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Leadership Programme Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Our work has proven that by supporting clinical leaders in key areas we can transform the lives of people living with diabetes and prevent others from ever having to live with the condition.

We are committed to identify, grow and nurture clinical leaders who can become game changers in the fight to prevent diabetes and transform diabetes care. We have big ambitions to significantly grow this area of work including developing new programmes for diverse audiences and innovative partnerships with funders, clinical bodies and academic institutions. We are seeking to appoint someone who can develop this approach.

We have a very strong track record of delivering leadership courses for clinicians. This role is to join our leadership development team with a shared purpose of significantly scaling up that provision, starting by developing a new programme for primary care leadership. Primary care clinicians are fundamental to the delivery of effective diabetes prevention and care. Strong leaders in primary care can transform the quality and efficiency of diabetes care across local areas and in so doing have a positive impact on patients’ clinical outcomes, their personal wellbeing and NHS finances. This programme is part of Diabetes UK strategy of transforming care across the NHS to improve services delivered for people living with diabetes.

Interviews to be held in London on 1 August 2018.

Role Responsibility

  • Support clinical leaders to critically evaluate their leadership style and develop both personally and professionally in order to improve diabetes care
  • Project manage the primary care leadership programme ensuring that project outcomes and milestones are delivered and that all partners (internal and external) are kept involved and informed
  • Identify gaps in clinical leadership provision, opportunities to fund new developments to meet those needs, and design and develop new leadership programmes
  • Work with partners to develop and deliver appropriate learning events
  • Identify new opportunities to communicate the power of clinical leadership in delivering care improvement through press pieces, blogs, tweets etc
  • Create a pool of highly engaged clinical leaders

The Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrate good understanding of healthcare professional culture, the NHS and how changes are affecting healthcare professionals, particularly those in primary care
  • Create effective learning programmes (in partnership with others)
  • Present and facilitate with confidence
  • Build effective networks and professional relationships
  • Delivering complex projects on time and within budget
  • Demonstrate the flexibility and agility needed to capitalise on new opportunities and drive growth
  • Delivering improvement activities, preferably in a healthcare setting

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
  • A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
  • Early finish Friday and flexible working 
  • Discounts on gym membership and days out 
  • Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
  • Annual Season ticket loan 
  • Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
  • Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance 

About the Company

Diabetes is the most potentially devastating – and fastest growing – health crisis of our time, requiring ongoing high-quality care and support. There are currently 4.5 million people in the UK living with diabetes, and 11.9 million more at increased risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. Those diagnosed face the risk of life-changing, and life-limiting, complications, unless they are given the very best care and the support they need to manage their condition well. As a society we need to work together now – and take action now – to fund critical research, improve healthcare and treatment, and prevent yet more people developing this potentially life-threatening condition. 

Diabetes UK is a forward thinking and commercially focused organisation, and is the leading charity for the 4.5 million people with the condition in the UK.

As we continue to improve our processes, through continual development and change, this is an exciting time to join us. With established funding streams and following on from the success of our previous five-year plan, we are in a strong position to continue developing and responding to changing environments.

We rely heavily upon the expertise and motivation of our staff in order to work towards our many aims and meet objectives. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer; the organisation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. We gladly make the adjustments required for people with disabilities to join us. Our diverse functions mean that we can offer you a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

Diabetes UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable and expects all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment. 

Diabetes UK recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. 

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm – if you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

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Diabetes UK

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