Programme and Business Change Manager

Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Strategic Programme for Planned Care (SPPC) to support the development & implementation of the Planned Care Recovery Programme working with Clinical implementation Networks (CINs) to progress & deliver on key workstreams within the national programme.

We are seeking an experienced manager to lead a broad remit of programmes & workstreams with national strategic impact. The post provide an opportunity to make a significant impact on the outcomes & experience of planned care patients in Wales. The successful candidate will have experience of building relationships liaising with a range of stakeholders, possess a keen eye for detail, a history of supporting teams & delivering projects with high quality outcomes. Project management or service management experience preferably within the NHS & a history of leading service improvement initiatives through to implementation.

The role is focused on supporting & enabling the change required to meet the objectives of the SPPC, support CINs develop national guidance & standards, alongside programmes & CINs the SPPC, work with health boards to deliver more efficient & productive planned care pathways by identifying & implementing changes to improve care & patient outcomes, whilst delivering efficiencies & improved timeliness for care across pathways.

The Programme and Business Change Manager will be part of an All Wales approach to service and pathway improvement for Planned Care services across a number of services.

Aligned with the Strategic Programme for Planned Care, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of key improvement projects within the Programmes of work across the SPPC portfolio, which will deliver quality and performance improvement in planned care cancer and diagnostic pathways across Wales.

Informed by key strategic and policy drivers such as ‘Our programme for transforming and modernising planned care in Wales and reducing waiting lists’ and NHS England’s Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) guidance, the post holder will develop and showcase skills in managing change, reducing variation and delivering exciting improvements across Wales.

Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles. The Being Our Best colleague group which applies to this role is Colleague and People Manager.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Fixed Term/Secondment post for 12 months, ending February 2026 to cover secondment.

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jenna Goldsworthy Job title: SPPC Programme & Governance Lead Email address: jenna.goldsworthy@wales.nhs.uk