Job Description

The Programme Director will serve as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for the 'Left Shift' initiative, which aims to develop and implement new clinical pathways that transition care from hospital settings to community-based services, and from treatment to prevention. This aligns with both Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and national healthcare strategies
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Joint Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director will lead on brining care closer to people's own homes and communities, enabling earlier intervention and prevention, reducing health inequalities and reducing avoidable hospital admissions, working collaboratively with General Practitioners (GPs), Local Authorities (LA), Public Health, Social Care and the Voluntary, Community, Social and Faith Enterprise (VCSFE) sector to co-produce innovative ways of working
Additionally, the Director will support the development of the Target Operating Model (TOM) for the redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital, adhering to the principles of OneMFT. This role is crucial to our strategic ambition of enabling people to live longer, healthier lives and reducing health inequalities. The Programme Director will play a pivotal role in driving strategic change and ensuring the successful delivery of key projects within the Trust
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 9
Salary
109,179 to 125,637 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-COR-7345999-RL4
Job locations
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree with extensive relevant experience working in a similar complex environment

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in Programme management

Experience
Essential

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the NHS or a similar healthcare setting
• Strong track record of successfully managing large scale programmes and projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• In depth understanding of healthcare policy and the challenges facing the NHS
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources effectively
• Commitment to improving patient care and outcomes through innovative and sustainable approaches

Desirable

• That this experience was gained in a health and/or care system
• In depth knowledge of health and care system

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and drive long term change
• Collaborative leader who can build strong relationships and work effectively with diverse teams
• Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate complex and changing environments
• Passionate about making a difference in healthcare and improving patient experiences
• Ability to analyse data
• Able to manage conflict
• Able to prioritise
• Demonstrates the values of the NHS
• Ability to inspire though tackling difficult situations and achieving 'win-win' solutions

Desirable

• Computer skills for the use of presentations, reports, and statistical analysis e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, and Word programmes

Work related circumstances
Essential

• To be able to travel around the area of work
• Any other general requirements as appropriate to the post and location

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Master's degree with extensive relevant experience working in a similar complex environment

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in Programme management

Experience
Essential

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the NHS or a similar healthcare setting
• Strong track record of successfully managing large scale programmes and projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• In depth understanding of healthcare policy and the challenges facing the NHS
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources effectively
• Commitment to improving patient care and outcomes through innovative and sustainable approaches

Desirable

• That this experience was gained in a health and/or care system
• In depth knowledge of health and care system

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and drive long term change
• Collaborative leader who can build strong relationships and work effectively with diverse teams
• Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate complex and changing environments
• Passionate about making a difference in healthcare and improving patient experiences
• Ability to analyse data
• Able to manage conflict
• Able to prioritise
• Demonstrates the values of the NHS
• Ability to inspire though tackling difficult situations and achieving 'win-win' solutions

Desirable

• Computer skills for the use of presentations, reports, and statistical analysis e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, and Word programmes

Work related circumstances
Essential

• To be able to travel around the area of work
• Any other general requirements as appropriate to the post and location