ELSEC Programme Manager

The Programme Manager will mobilise and lead the new Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) Programme in Hampshire ensuring safe and effective service delivery.

They will work in partnership with the Physical Health Leadership Team to embed sustainable, equitable services with embedded clinical governance, professional leadership, and integrated efficient working practices.

They will be expected to adapt to the changing requirements emerging over time and working in partnership with their manager and senior leadership to support changes to both the service delivery model and staffing structures.

The role will require leadership in a multi-agency, multi-provider environment in community settings and requires proven experience of leadership and service delivery management in partnership with key stakeholders across the system, including Children's Services. The ELSEC Programme Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of the ELSEC programme in Hampshire and for maintaining service standards delivered by the ELSEC Team.

Ensure the mobilisation and ongoing effective and safe delivery of the ELSEC programme to deliver good quality, user experience and clinical outcomes.

Ensure a safe and effective patient service is provided and under the leadership of Head of Service, Quality Governance Lead and Clinical Lead, they will manage the operational, staffing, governance and financial performance associated with the designated service.

Support the wider Physical Health Leads in helping to translate the vision of integrated management into safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.

Using their leadership skills, they will be a visible and accessible presence, providing leadership and line management supervision to their direct reports.

Working with the wider Physical Health Leads they will participate in the development and implementation of the service line management, robust governance models and safe clinical management processes. The ELSEC Programme Manager will be a member of the Physical Health Leadership Teams.

Ensure excellent communication and joined up care pathways in locality settings between all internal and as possible with external providers., Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• Master's degree level qualification in the speciality or relevant equivalent experience.
• Recognised Speech and Language. Therapy degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists/Licence to Practice.
• Evidence of maintenance of CPD in area of specialism.
• Significant experience of managing and leading teams.
• Experience of delivering complex services or work programmes at scale and pace, with innovative design approaches proven through outcome delivery.
• Demonstrable attention to detail.
• Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and service targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload.
• Evidence of management or leadership training and evidence skills in leading, supporting and influencing others.
• Ability to afford assurance of quality and safety of services for programme of delivery.
• Able to organise own workload and that of the team to meet objectives and operate effectively.
• Very experienced and competent line manager with skills in managing a diverse workforce.
• Ability to think clearly, facilitate and challenge appropriately.
• Proven ability to manage staff and delivery within a given budget.
• Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
• A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback.
• Ability to manage highly complex and difficult situations where there may be direct conflict.
• Sound IT skills (Microsoft office word, excel)
• Ability to collaborate constructively with colleagues within and outside the organisation to create the conditions for successful working.
• Ability to manage unpredictable pattern of work where there may be interruptions.
• Ability to work as autonomous practitioner.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and advise on solution.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication abilities to a wide range of audiences and staff at all levels.
• Ability to present highly complex information to professional and public groups, internally and externally to the Trust.
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