Specialist Diagnostics Programme Manager, Band 8b

Job Summary

The role of a Specialist Diagnostics Programme Manager is key for the success of our Trust's Digital Transformation Programme. The Specialist Diagnostics Programme Manager you will deliver key Digital Programme for Diagnostics to tight deadlines while maintaining quality and managing risk.

You will have a very strong background delivering Digital programmes within healthcare and will be able to bridge the gap between IT infrastructure and clinical applications, having a good, high level technical understanding of both areas. You will be a meticulous planner, a forthright and clear communicator and an extremely proactive individual.

NHS environments are challenging, colleagues have many different interests competing for their time, so in order for the Trust to deliver its strategic aims you will have to actively push and promote the Digital agenda. You will anticipate risks and discern issues, own problems and identify viable solutions as part of your programme management activities. You will provide leadership to the project teams you assemble and you will motivate the colleagues that comprise them to deliver their best.

You will ensure that the projects you oversee deliver products that the end users are happy to receive and that fulfil their expectations and the needs of the patient. You will be passionate about the NHS, committed to excellence and you will believe that IT can deliver amazing, positive benefits to patient care, now and in the future. As a Specialist Diagnostics Programme Manager, you will expect to be a subject matter expert in the clinical field that you will be delivering to, able to add significant value to both the clinical and Digital teams you are supporting.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Agenda for change

Band 8b

£64,455 to £74,896 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time)

Fixed term

18 months

Full‑time

318‑25‑T0783

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

• Lead project teams towards successful completion of key Digital projects
• Work with stakeholders to define Project Briefs and create scopes of work
• Oversee the creation of thorough, detailed Business Cases that communicate technical concepts in non‑technical language
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed and relevant Project Plans, ensuring that projects adhere to these plans
• Oversee a Digital Diagnostics programme, the interdependencies between projects and their impact on the realisation of strategic goals
• Ensure projects are delivered within tolerance while delivering the forecast benefits
• Manage and forecast programme level costs then manage delivery within tolerance
• To be an exemplar and leader within the Digital Transformation Team, to demonstrate what excellent programme management looks like and provide support and guidance to other members of the team
• Line manage and effectively lead groups of leaders to agreed outcomes
• To manage suppliers, gain best value for the Trust & ensure that the Trusts requirements are treated as a priority
• To work closely…