Trosolwg o'r swydd

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is embarking on an ambitious programme of transformation of its services, its estate and wider infrastructure. The Trust has been awarded funding under the government’s New Hospital Programme and is building a new Urgent and Emergency Care Building; the starting point for the redevelopment of the Derriford estate over the next decade. In parallel with work at the acute hospital, the Trust is also delivering a substantial programme of work in the wider Plymouth healthcare estate, to upgrade existing facilities and to build new facilities including health and wellbeing hubs in conjunction with our partner organisations.

Confirmed Interview date - 29th May 2025 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The Deputy Programme Director for Derriford Hospital’s Future Hospital Programme is a senior leadership role accountable for the planning and delivery of the new £250m Urgent and Emergency Care Building funded through the Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP). The Deputy Programme Director is accountable to the Programme Director, and the NHP Senior Responsible Officer, who is the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Deputy Programme Director will lead the programme on a day-to-day basis managing both the internal core team, key internal stakeholders and external specialist and technical advisors. The Deputy Programme Director will support the team in delivering the commitments and benefits set out in the Full Business Case, such that these are delivered to time, cost, and quality parameters.

The post holder will be the key interface for engagement with the national New Hospitals Programme team and national and regional NHS England teams, developing and maintaining strong working relationships for the benefit of the organisation and to ensure programme delivery.

The post holder will support the Programme Director with the development and implementation of plans for delivery of a new build Emergency Care Building and ensure arrangements are in place to support operational readiness and benefits realisation. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.