Portfolio Director (Elective Reform)
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £109,179.00 to £125,637.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109179.00 - £125637.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Location: | Fulwood, PR28DY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-25-0374 |
Summary
Lead on the creation a clear framework for the Elective Reform Programme and the creation and agreement of collaborative programmes that collectively support the achievement of Elective Reform objectives, whilst driving the financial and operational sustainability of services. Ensure effective governance and assurance processes are in place to ensure robust oversight, insight and implementation of the programme plan. This will be done in close collaboration with the financial and operational planning for LSC. Through building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, influence and engender a collaborative culture to the improvement of services. Build and maintain high levels of support for the elective reform agenda and the programmes amongst all member organisations. This will require the establishment of effective and productive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, champions and advocates. Develop processes, channels and structures necessary to provide opportunities for patients, families and carers to be informed, engaged, involved and consulted at every stage of the programme. Lead the production of key documents, such as the Elective Reform workplan and associated programme documentation, assurance and delivery reports, performance dashboards and data insights, and, where appropriate, business case development. Demonstrate effective and transparent decision-making, basing decisions on full option appraisals with the ability to clearly articulate the relative benefits and dis-benefits of each option. Support recommendations with a clear and concise rationale. Lead the development of effective governance arrangements and policies to ensure clarity of decision-making and in the role of each partner/organisation in those processes. Lead and deliver effective matrix working within the Elective Reform Programme and stakeholder organisations to ensure effective cross organisational working to drive quality initiatives.Act as a champion for patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making of the ERP.Actively ensure learning and best practice is shared across Providers, localities and also regional and nationally, to produce a lasting legacy for future transformation programmes. Develop and implement a project and programme management methodology ensuring that workstreams are managed with clear accountabilities including PIDS, project plans, KPIs and risk registers. Lead development of policies for Elective Reform and nationally where applicable. Lead the development and approval of funding bids and business cases, including the establishment of a compelling case of need required to support the implementation of programmes. This will also include budget analysis, modelling and projection to ensure that the programmes are clear outcomes which are delivered. Responsible for the effective prioritisation of projects to maximise programme impact and delivery, ensuring that there is measurable and sustainable progress. Accountable for authorising expenditure, commissioning and procurement processes for the programmes in line with agreed delegated authorities/decision rights. Line manage and supervise the programme team to deliver the programme. Ensure evidence and analytics are secured to support and inform programmes and support insight in the use of these to drive quality and cost improvement. Commission and contract for new information resources as required. Develop local implementation plans and processes relating to national mandates and policy areas.