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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Band 8B Programme Manager - Efficiency and Clinical Productivity

Salary

£75,328 to £86,114 a year

Apply on Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Description

The Efficiency and Clinical Productivity team supports achievement of the Royal Free London's group-wide goals and governing objectives through the delivery of a portfolio of major programme and change activity.

The Programme Manager - Efficiency and Clinical Productivity role supports the delivery of this portfolio by working as part of a business partnering team aligned to one of the Group's health units or Corporate unit.

The role will enable the delivery of the health unit's efficiency and productivity plan both through supporting the identification and scoping of opportunities and directly leading priority workstreams and programmes of work.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead change programmes by ensuring that the core principles of programme management are adhered to whilst maintaining a focus on continuous improvement, efficiency, and value.
  • Strategically and operationally lead the delivery of priority areas of the Corporate or Health Unit's efficiency and productivity plan as well as group-wide programme(s).
  • Work closely with SROs and across departments and all levels of the organisation to diagnose, design, and deliver these improvement programmes.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with multiple groups of stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership skills, not only in working with a range of stakeholders to deliver change, but in playing a senior role in a business partnering team.
  • Handle large datasets and work with senior Finance stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD activity.
  • Project management and/or change management training or qualification.
  • Relevant Masters qualification or significant experience as an operational or strategic manager in a relevant field.
  • Experience of project management, influencing staff at all levels, and developing collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and advanced communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and innovative approach to work.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: £75,328 to £86,114 a year.
  • Permanent, full-time position with flexible working options.

Skills

Nice to have

  • Quality Improvement training or qualification
  • Experience of financial recovery and turnaround

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9391-26-1895

Apply on Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust