# Programme Delivery Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/programme-delivery-manager/104e5816-e846-4bbf-b772-1381cc8237cd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/programme-delivery-manager/104e5816-e846-4bbf-b772-1381cc8237cd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Whiston Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Programme manager - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T09:31:08.114Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Pathology/Pathology-v8228162 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8228162?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - This is an exciting opportunity to manage a large scale transformation project in the Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology Network. The Programme delivery Manager – East Hub Pathology Service will support the delivery of the East Hub Pathology transition and transformation programme across participating Trust sites. Working directly to the Transition & Transformation Manager, the post holder will support the delivery of assigned programmes and projects that contribute to the implementation of agreed pathology integration plans across participating organisations. This includes operational pathway alignment, service standardisation, governance alignment, workforce transition support, digital and LIMS readiness activity. ### Main duties of the job - Key duties of the role include: - Support the co-ordination and delivery of East Hub Pathology projects and programme workstreams under the direction of the Transition & Transformation Manager. - Responsible for developing and maintaining programme and project documentation including project initiation documents, plans, milestones, risk logs and benefits tracking in line with Trust PMO and programme management frameworks. - Support pathology services and Clinical Business Units in the identification, scoping and development of project and workstream plans, milestones, dependencies and risks linked to hub transition and service integration. - Work in partnership with internal stakeholders across the Trust and Pathology Network to support implementation of programme and project management disciplines within operational services. - Assist managers and staff across pathology services to complete programme and project documentation, support delivery activity and analyse and interpret delivery and performance data. - Work with Finance and operational leads to support the identification and validation of efficiency, productivity and quality benefits associated with transformation initiatives. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Transition & Integration Workstreams - Co-ordinate defined transition and integration workstreams supporting cross-site pathology service alignment, pathway standardisation and implementation of the agreed operating model. - Support workforce and organisational change workstreams by maintaining structured trackers, risk registers and readiness plans linked to change activity. - Organise and facilitate cross-site and multi-professional working groups and workshops to support agreement and implementation of standardised processes and procedures. - Support mobilisation and readiness planning for phased hub implementation including readiness reviews and action tracking. Digital & LIMS Programme Support - Support programme delivery and readiness activity associated with digital and LIMS implementation across hub sites. - Track and co-ordinate readiness actions including SOP updates, workflow redesign, training requirements and operational dependencies. - Work with digital and operational teams to ensure programme plans reflect system implementation impacts and sequencing requirements. - Provide structured reporting on readiness status, risks and dependencies to programme governance groups. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Professional credibility with clinical and operational staff - Resilient and calm under pressure - Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities - High level of integrity and accountability - Commitment to continuous improvement - Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion - Demonstrated commitment to NHS values and service improvement - Willingness and ability to work across sites within the pathology hub footprint - Flexible approach to working hours aligned to programme milestones ### Skills **Essential** - Programme and project planning and organisational skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to manage complex interdependencies across multiple workstreams - Highly developed written reporting and documentation skills - Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills - Ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences - Effective communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills - Ability to manage conflicting priorities and delivery pressures - Proficient in use of standard MS Office tools and programme reporting systems - Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within agreed scope and governance frameworks - Ability to prioritise and re-prioritise workload in response to changing programme needs - Ability to deliver to deadlines across multiple simultaneous workstreams - Detail-oriented with strong delivery discipline and follow-through - Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries within multi-disciplinary teams - Ability to work collaboratively with teams delivering change and support achievement of agreed objectives - Commitment to collaborative and inclusive ways of working **Desirable** - Experience using programme or portfolio management software - Data analysis and dashboard development skills ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience supporting or delivering complex projects and programme workstreams within an NHS or similarly complex environment - Demonstratable experience of managing and coordinating multiple concurrent projects or workstreams - Experience of supporting programme or project delivery through established governance arrangements and escalation processes - Experience of working within formal programme or project governance frameworks - Experience of risk, issue and dependency management within programmes or projects - Experience of producing programme reports, dashboards and senior-level updates - Experience of supporting service change, transformation or integration initiatives - Experience of working with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders - Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex information to support decisions **Desirable** - Experience of working with pathology, diagnostics or clinical support services - Experience supporting cross-site or multi-organisation service change - Experience supporting digital or system implementation programmes (e.g. LIMS, EPR or equivalent) - Experience contributing to business cases and option appraisals ### Our Values **Essential** - We are Kind - We are Open - We are Inclusive ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree level qualification or equivalent level of experience in a relevant subject area - Recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent demonstrable experience - Evidence of continuing professional development in programme, project or service improvement methods **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification in management, improvement, leadership or related field - Formal training in improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, QI methods) - Change management qualification or formal change methodology training ## Documents - [hwwb ra (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10537598) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [mwl506b job description (pdf, 357.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10537596) - [mwl506b person specification (pdf, 290.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10537597) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - 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