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Programme Manager

iePosted 31 Oct 2026

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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.

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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. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way. Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at www.necsws.com

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