Job summary
An exciting six-month secondment opportunity has arisen within the Portfolio and Programme Management Office (PMO) for a Programme Manager, due to the Trust securing specific funding for six-months to support the implementation of Shared Care. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your programme management experience and skills by contributing to a high-profile programme that support the Trusts strategic objectives and improve mental health services and pathways.
Working closely with clinicians, operational colleagues, service users and partner organisations, you will help lead the Shared Care programme throughout the planning and implementation phases. You will bring strong programme management, governance, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, together with the confidence to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timescales.
We welcome applications from individuals who can work collaboratively, provide effective leadership and bring a positive, improvement-focused approach to the PMO and Shared Care programme team. As this is a six-month secondment, applicants should discuss the opportunity with their current line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Manager will lead on the Shared Care programme and support the programmes Senior Responsible Officer and winder programme team. This six-month secondment opportunity will work within the Portfolio and Programme Management Office, the post holder will develop, implement and monitor detailed programme plans, manage risks, benefits and dependencies, and ensure delivery to agreed time, cost and quality standards.
The role will involve working closely with clinical and operational teams, service users, carers and partner organisations to design and implement new models of care and service improvements. The post holder will analyse complex information, produce high-quality reports and presentations, support statutory and external reporting, and represent the PMO at programme boards and other meetings.
The role requires confident leadership, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously across organisational boundaries. Travel across Devon will likely be required.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Contract: Secondment
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0674
- Job locations: Prentice, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role are listed below but please see JD for full information.
- Lead and manage complex programmes and projects that support the Trusts strategic objectives and improve mental health services and pathways.
- Develop, implement and monitor detailed plans, managing risks, resources, budgets, dependencies and competing priorities to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams, service users, carers and partner organisations to develop and implement new models of care and service improvements.
- Build effective relationships across organisational boundaries, using strong communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Analyse complex information and performance data, supporting evidence-based decision-making, evaluation, audit and continuous improvement.
- Produce high-quality reports, presentations, statutory returns and other external reporting, and represent the PMO at programme boards and meetings.
- Provide leadership in complex change environments, line manage PMO staff, allocate and prioritise resources, and support training and development.
- Manage programmes autonomously within agreed time, cost and quality parameters, while maintaining accurate programme records and governance arrangements.
- Travel across Devon and occasionally work outside standard hours where required.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- A Standard / Enhanced DBS Check may be required for this role
- Willingness to work out of hours on occasions to meet deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
- Take a lead role in developing change management theory and practice
- Knowledge of current policy and strategic priorities relating to health and social care
- Knowledge of improvement methodology and service redesign techniques
- Knowledge of the quality and performance standards that health services are required to achieve and the range of measurement systems used to assess quality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of leading service redesign and development
Desirable
- Substantial experience of working at senior management level
- Leadership/management of complex systems and processes
- Experience of coordinating and writing well-presented business cases and tenders
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of project/programme management
- PRINCE project/programme/Portfolio management training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Hold a relevant professional Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role
- Educated to masters level or equivalent senior management experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Understanding and evaluating of complex data
- Managing discrete elements of work independently
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Initiative and creativity in problem solving
- Able to plan, design and implement new operational procedures
- Ability to manage complex tasks in tight deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge & use of project management software, tool, techniques and methodologies
Communication and working relationships skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and computer skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to build and sustain relationships in difficult situations
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This advert is for Programme Manager with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Langdon Hospital. It is listed as a Band 8 Programme manager role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Secondment. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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