Programme Support Officer

at  Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

An existing opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Programme Support Officer to work for the CWP Commissioning Team. Our work covers the following Lead Provider Collaborative (LPC) areas:
Level Up
(Tier 4) Specialised Mental Health Services for Young People in Cheshire and Merseyside
EmpowerED
Specialised Adult Eating Disorder (AED) services across the North West.
Helix
Specialist Perinatal Mental Health services in Cheshire and Merseyside
The appointed candidate will be passionate to improve specialist mental health services across Cheshire and Merseyside and the North West and they will support this work through the function of LPC Commissioning Team.
The appointed candidate will support the programme through the functions of the LPC aim and objectives. They will provide a high standard of administrative and programme support services to the Team. They will be required to attend and provide high quality, efficient and comprehensive support to the relevant LPC groups and boards.
1. Establish and maintain effective tracking management process for multiple projects.
2. Working autonomously to provide Project Support to the commissioning team including development of project plans.
3. Establish and lead the maintenance of project governance arrangements ie Project teams, workstreams.
4. Maintain accurate and up to date log of improvement and development schemes including project plans and programmes with support to the wider team.
5. Co-ordinate the arrangements and minutes of corporate meetings
6. Develop protocols, guidance and tools for the project office and support non-project team members to apply these consistently .
7. Support in developing and implementing key team priorities, leading on the delivery of appropriate projects.
8. Lead on the maintenance of project documentation for the commissioning team, responding to internal and external queries using appropriate communication and judgement skills.
9. Liaise and manage external agencies in organising appropriate workshop and event venues & bookings.
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon

Please refer the Job description for details