Programme Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. NEC Software Solutions scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Location: Cork
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Overall job purpose:
The Programme Manager will be responsible for 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 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 oversee the Capacity planning for the programme, ensuring screening and grading capacity is achieved, within the timescales set;
- To ensure the complete compliance of the workforce with education and training requirements;
- To identify and manage issues, risks and incidents within the programme;
- To ensure that the programme is compliant with internal Quality Assurance (QA) requirements; and
- To monitor the local programme’s performance against HSE/NHS DESP Standards and ensure that the programme achieves all standards set.
- Due to the senior nature of the role within the organisation, the Programme Manager may be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with their role/experience in agreement with the post holder.
- The Programme Manager has a shared responsibility for the programme, alongside the DESP Clinical Lead, for the achievement of service objectives, KPIs and the training and competency of the workforce
- 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.
Knowledge (Languages, IT skills etc.)
Essential
- Previous experience of working with computer applications - accurate data input
Desirable
- Proficiency in Irish language and or any other language.
Personal Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Additional:
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.
- A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential.
- All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role, Garda Vetting may also be required.
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