Improvement Lead

NHS

  • Nottingham
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Expression of Interest - Admin & Clerical Transformation Programme: Band 7 Improvement & Transformation Lead (Secondment/Fixed Term Opportunity) Reports to: Transformation Lead / A&C Transformation Programme DirectorDeadline: 4th September 2025Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is offering a Secondment/Fixed Term opportunity until March 2026 (with possibility of extension) for the role of Improvement & Transformation Lead.The role will form part of the Admin & Clerical Transformation Team, to support the delivery of the A&C Transformation programme across the Trust as part of NUH's Care Optimisation and Financial Sustainability Plan.Main duties of the jobTransforming Admin & Clerical Services at NUHNUH is reimagining how Admin & Clerical services support patient care --streamlining 3,500+ roles, embedding digital innovation, and creating a future-fit operating model.We're looking for Improvement Leadsto help drive this change. You'll be at the heart of:Designing a new A&C model post-EPRCentralising and standardising roles across Care GroupsAccelerating digital tools like RPA and voice techBuilding a single front door for patientsWhat's in it for you?High-impact work across clinical and corporate servicesA chance to shape digital-first, patient-focused adminCollaboration with senior leaders and external partnersFast-paced delivery with real, measurable benefitsWe are looking for changemakers who:Deliver complex programmes with confidenceThrive in ambiguity and drive clarityChampion innovation and continuous improvementHow to ApplyIf you are interested in this secondment/fixed term opportunity, please express your Interest through an email to Michele.hawksworth1@nhs.net by 5pm Friday 5th September 2025, outlining your experience, motivation, and what you'll bring to the role/team.If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Michele Hawksworth, Senior Improvement Lead at above email address.About usWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum / pro rataContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number164-7438090Job locationsNottingham University HospitalNottinghamNG5 1PBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryImprovement and Transformation is the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) approach to whole-hospital continuous improvement. It is how we are improving quality, safety and value for money at our hospitals and is our thoughtful response to the challenges we face.Specifically, the post holder will be responsible for operational and project support to enable successful delivery of one or more key organisational priorities. The project(s) may be clinical or non-clinical and cover a variety of deliverables, including operational performance, financial performance, service issues and clinical quality improvement.The post holder will be responsible for facilitating progress and providing practical support to the teams impacted on by the project to take forward service improvement and new ways of working. The post holder will support the Senior Improvement Lead to ensure alignment of goals and priorities and ensure delivery of the project.The postholder will be able to establish positive working relationships quickly at all levels of the organisation and manage a busy workload, responding to conflicting priorities as required.The post holder will be required to work at all NUH campuses, off site venues and flexibly as required to role. Occasionally the post holder may need to work out of core hours (including weekends and evenings) as required by the project/programmes.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob summaryImprovement and Transformation is the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) approach to whole-hospital continuous improvement. It is how we are improving quality, safety and value for money at our hospitals and is our thoughtful response to the challenges we face.Specifically, the post holder will be responsible for operational and project support to enable successful delivery of one or more key organisational priorities. The project(s) may be clinical or non-clinical and cover a variety of deliverables, including operational performance, financial performance, service issues and clinical quality improvement.The post holder will be responsible for facilitating progress and providing practical support to the teams impacted on by the project to take forward service improvement and new ways of working. The post holder will support the Senior Improvement Lead to ensure alignment of goals and priorities and ensure delivery of the project.The postholder will be able to establish positive working relationships quickly at all levels of the organisation and manage a busy workload, responding to conflicting priorities as required.The post holder will be required to work at all NUH campuses, off site venues and flexibly as required to role. Occasionally the post holder may need to work out of core hours (including weekends and evenings) as required by the project/programmes.Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • Educated to post graduate level in relevant field or significant equivalent experience
Desirable
  • A project management qualification eg PRINCE 2 or equivalent
EssentialEssential
  • An improvement qualifications eg QSIR, Lean
Desirable
  • Project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level
EssentialEssential
  • Proven ability to lead and manage change, service activity and development within a large and complex organisation
Desirable
  • Experience of working at acute hospital setting / complex NHS environment
DesirableDesirable
  • Project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential
  • Educated to post graduate level in relevant field or significant equivalent experience
Desirable
  • A project management qualification eg PRINCE 2 or equivalent
EssentialEssential
  • An improvement qualifications eg QSIR, Lean
Desirable
  • Project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level
EssentialEssential
  • Proven ability to lead and manage change, service activity and development within a large and complex organisation
Desirable
  • Experience of working at acute hospital setting / complex NHS environment
DesirableDesirable
  • Project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level

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