Programme Manager Pan Thames Paediatric Long-Term Ventilation
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustSearch for more jobs in London
Job overview
This is a senior programme management role focused on improving patient flow and reducing delays across a complex, multi-partner, regional paediatric long-term ventilation (LTV) programme.
The post holder will build strong, collaborative relationships with commissioners, providers and families, and lead service redesign and pathway development to improve care for children and young people on LTV.
With a high degree of autonomy, they will deliver programme plans, manage performance and finances, and use data and evidence to drive impact.
They will bring strong experience in team leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery, with the ability to navigate complex systems, drive collaboration and influence change. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring that high-quality, equitable and patient-centred care remains at the heart of all programme developments.
Main duties of the job
As Programme Manager, the post holder
- will manage a dynamic MDT team in delivering an effective service supporting clinicians, managers and staff to manage and lead the LTV programme
- will manage the delivery of the strategic objectives of the programme
- will work across healthcare system boundaries to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders (health, social, education, commissioning) to implement new models of care
- Build, manage and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a complex, multi-partner programme to improve patient flow, reduce delays and optimise care pathways for children and young people on LTV
- Manage and develop a high-performing programme team, providing clear direction, support and accountability across workstreams
- Build strong relationships with clinicians, commissioners, providers and families to drive collaboration and system-wide change
- Monitor programme plans, risks and performance metrics, using data to evaluate impact and inform decision-making
- Lead service redesign and business case development, articulating clinical and financial benefits
- Ensure robust governance, financial management and reporting across the programme
- Support the sharing of learning and best practice across the South and North Thames Paediatric Networks and wider system
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This advert is for Programme Manager Pan Thames Paediatric Long-Term Ventilation with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £75,328 - £86,114 p.a. inc HCA (pro rata). The contract type is 9 months (Secondment or Fixed Term). The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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