Deputy Programme Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

The Deputy Programme Manager will assist the Programme Manager in the strategic and operational management of the nominated Diabetic Eye Screening Programme(s). This will involve working with and across a wide range of stakeholder organisations. The post holder will help ensure the programme is delivered in line with national standards, providing an excellent screening service with the ultimate aim of reducing new blindness due to diabetic retinopathy.

Main responsibilities and opportunities:

▪ To ensure the overall safe running of the DESP call/recall, management of exclusions  & suspensions, administration and failsafe for the programme; 

▪ To ensure that all screening sessions are ran smoothly;

▪ To help oversee the Capacity planning for the programme, ensuring screening and grading  capacity is achieved, within the timescales set;

▪ To help ensure the complete compliance of the workforce with education and training  requirements;

▪ To help identify and manage issues, risks and incidents within the programme;

▪ To help ensure that the programme is compliant with internal Quality Assurance (QA)  requirements; and

▪ To monitor the local programme’s performance against HSE DESP Standards and ensure that the programme achieves all standards set. 

▪ Due to the senior nature of the role within the organisation, the Deputy Programme Manager may be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with their role/experience in agreement with the post holder.

▪ The Deputy Programme Manager has a shared responsibility for the programme, alongside  the  Programme Manager and the DESP Clinical Lead, for the achievement of service objectives, KPIs and the  training and competency of the workforce.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years Management experience and knowledge within diabetic eye  screening, healthcare or other people/patient focused services
• Degree level or equivalent professional experience 
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) 
• Full UK / Irish driving license and access to own vehicle
• A clear understanding of quality assurance processes and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyse complex data and generate reports and action plans
• Effective leadership and management skills including performance management of  teams and individuals
• Experience of developing and managing contracts and budget management
• Excellent organisational, administrative and project management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and be able to prioritise own workloads and priorities
• Ability to work successfully across professional organisations and with a multitude of  stakeholders
• Excellent communications skills with ability to influence and facilitate
• Ability to maintain effectiveness under pressure
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide full details of any previous cautions and convictions and undertake an enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure & Barring Service upon entry and thereafter every 3 years or the equivalent.

Additional Information

Essential

Previous experience of working with computer applications – accurate data input

Desirable

Proficiency in Irish language and or any other language.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role, Garda Vetting may also be required.

NEC is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.