The closing date is 6th Sep 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 22/09/26
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Job summary
The Programme Manager will mobilise and lead the new Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) Programme in Hampshire ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
They will work in partnership with the Physical Health Leadership Team to embed sustainable, equitable services with embedded clinical governance, professional leadership, and integrated efficient working practices.
They will be expected to adapt to the changing requirements emerging over time and working in partnership with their manager and senior leadership to support changes to both the service delivery model and staffing structures.
The role will require leadership in a multi-agency, multi-provider environment in community settings and requires proven experience of leadership and service delivery management in partnership with key stakeholders across the system, including Children's Services.
At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
The ELSEC Programme Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of the ELSEC programme in Hampshire and for maintaining service standards delivered by the ELSEC Team.
Ensure the mobilisation and ongoing effective and safe delivery of the ELSEC programme to deliver good quality, user experience and clinical outcomes.
Ensure a safe and effective patient service is provided and under the leadership of Head of Service, Quality Governance Lead and Clinical Lead, they will manage the operational, staffing, governance and financial performance associated with the designated service.
Support the wider Physical Health Leads in helping to translate the vision of integrated management into safe, effective, and efficient service delivery.
Using their leadership skills, they will be a visible and accessible presence, providing leadership and line management supervision to their direct reports.
Working with the wider Physical Health Leads they will participate in the development and implementation of the service line management, robust governance models and safe clinical management processes. The ELSEC Programme Manager will be a member of the Physical Health Leadership Teams.
Ensure excellent communication and joined up care pathways in locality settings between all internal and as possible with external providers.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Master's degree level qualification in the speciality or relevant equivalent experience.
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Desirable
Recognised Speech and Language. Therapy degree level qualification or equivalent.
Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists/Licence to Practice.
Evidence of maintenance of CPD in area of specialism.
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Experience
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Essential
Significant experience of managing and leading teams.
Experience of delivering complex services or work programmes at scale and pace, with innovative design approaches proven through outcome delivery.
Demonstrable attention to detail.
Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and service targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload.
Evidence of management or leadership training and evidence skills in leading, supporting and influencing others.
Ability to afford assurance of quality and safety of services for programme of delivery.
Able to organise own workload and that of the team to meet objectives and operate effectively.
Very experienced and competent line manager with skills in managing a diverse workforce.
Ability to think clearly, facilitate and challenge appropriately.
Proven ability to manage staff and delivery within a given budget.
Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback.
Ability to manage highly complex and difficult situations where there may be direct conflict.
Sound IT skills (Microsoft office word, excel)
Ability to collaborate constructively with colleagues within and outside the organisation to create the conditions for successful working.
Ability to manage unpredictable pattern of work where there may be interruptions.
Ability to work as autonomous practitioner.
Ability to analyse complex problems and advise on solution.
Well-developed verbal and written communication abilities to a wide range of audiences and staff at all levels.
Ability to present highly complex information to professional and public groups, internally and externally to the Trust.
Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners and agencies where relationships are critical.
Commitment to co-production with families.
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Desirable
Demonstrable evidence of improving service user outcomes.
Experience of working with diverse stakeholders including schools and clinicians.
Experience of engaging with service users/ carers in service planning/improvement.
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Detailed understanding of Early Years Child Development.
Good understanding of Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Good understanding of the Universal, Targeted and Specialist Model of Service Delivery.
Understanding of SEND system including EHCPs, SEN Support and the role of schools and available support.
Understanding of LA responsibilities for services to children with disabilities in terms of safeguarding and Section 17.
Understanding of National policy and standards of governance.
Understanding of NHS and local Government strategies, policies and plans
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Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Understanding of managing Multi-Disciplinary Teams.
Sound knowledge of Human Resources processes & policy of an integrated workforce.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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For help with your application, contact:
Louise McLean
[email protected]
07854126949
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 8a
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Salary
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£57528.00 to £64750.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Flexible Working
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Reference number
348-CFS-12238
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Job locations
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
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Portsmouth Civic Offices
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2GJ
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Attachments
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Job Description
ELSEC Programme Manager JDPS.pdf – 279KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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