FAQs
What is the main focus of the Programme Manager role at the Children's Hospital Alliance?
The main focus is to lead a complex change programme across 13 children's hospitals, specifically working to improve the delivery of palliative care, pathology, and cardiac surgery.
Who will the Programme Manager be accountable to?
The Programme Manager will be accountable to the CHA Managing Director.
What level of experience is required for this position?
The role necessitates high levels of self-motivation, tenacity, and resilience, as well as strong experience in programme and project management.
How many children's hospitals are involved in the Children's Hospital Alliance?
There are 13 member trusts involved in the Children's Hospital Alliance.
What kind of support will the Programme Manager provide?
The Programme Manager will support Trusts in developing approaches to shared working and implementing necessary changes within the programme.
What are the primary objectives of the Children's Hospital Alliance?
The primary objectives include advocating for children and young people, learning from each other, leading on service transformation, and improving access and experience of hospital care for children and their families.
Who can I contact for further details or an informal visit regarding the Programme Manager position?
You can contact Kathryn Robertshaw, Senior Programme Manager, CHA, via email at k.robertshaw@nhs.uk or by phone at 07793060013. (Note: Contact is available after 2nd September).
What type of leadership will the Programme Manager provide in the absence of the Senior Programme Manager?
The Programme Manager will provide deputy leadership in the absence of the CHA Senior Programme Manager.
What is the Children's Hospital Alliance's recent achievement?
The Paediatric Accelerator became a national case study for best practice and won the 2022 HSJ Award for Performance Recovery.
How is the Children's Hospital Alliance funded?
Member trusts are currently self-funding a programme team to maintain momentum and realize the potential of collaborative working following the £20m grant from the NHS Covid Recovery Accelerator scheme.