BDCT is establishing a new Programme Management Office (PMO) team, which will focus on delivering programmes of work that will bring sustainable change to the organisation. There are some great opportunities to get involved in this work and ensure that our resources and support services are working and focusing on the right projects. The newly formed team will establish the right governance and work consistently to make positive changes during challenging times to deliver the best care for our patients. If you are keen to make lasting changes, and oversee the lifecycle of major projects within the sustainability and transformation programme, then please get in touch.
The role will be responsible for driving forward projects identified primarily from sustainability focussed areas of work reporting into identified delivery groups and the programme board. The role includes the development of Project initiation Documentation, set up of governance and benefits realisation including development and delivery of mobilisation plans. It is a role that requires good engagement with staff and involvement partners aligned with Trust transformational change.
Project management methodology will be used to support successful project and programme implementation. The projects are expected to utilise Care Trust Way improvement methodologies to support clinicians and managers in service redesign projects and project management methodology will be used to support project, where relevant.
The postholder will work with a matrix management approach to enable collaboration in delivery of projects with allocated resources and colleagues in: Business Support; HR and Organisational Development; Finance, Digital and Estates. Co-ordinator to produce regular performance monitoring supported to report and ensure overall goals are achieved and that governance is maintained.
We are looking for dynamic individuals that are passionate about delivering improvements and change , to come and join us from their current role, ideally with some experience of delivering change and projects/programmes. These are ideal opportunities for the right candidates to take a step out of their existing role and lead or support project and programme work which will bring benefits to our organisation and place as well as strengthening their own personal development. The projects and programmes will vary from delivering pathway design, workforce changes or digital developments.
For an informal discussion please contact an interim Programme Director Phil Dunn Philip.dunn@bdct.nhs.uk or Jo Gott joanne.gott@bdct.nhs.uk who is heading up the team. This is an exciting time for you to get involved in transformation work taking place across the Trust
Closing Date: 25th February 2025
Shortlisting Date: 26th February 2025
Interview Date: 3rd March 2025

EVERYTHING WE DO IS UNDERPINNED BY OUR CORE VALUES: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Please refer the Job description for details