Job description

As a Trust we have made significant investement over the past two years in improvement and transformation. In this role you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving improvement and change across our organisation and with our partners.

We are a growing team of dedicated improvement practitioners who are at the heart of delivering the Trust’s ambitious and innovative Corporate, Clinical and Improvement strategies. We are committed to working hand in hand with our World Class people delivering World Class care and outcomes for our patients.

You will be at the forefront of shaping our future services, making the NHS Long term plan a reality and supporting Elective Restoration and Recovery through Trust wide, digitally enabled improvement that puts patients first.
We invest in the continued growth and development of our staff and are looking to grow our team with people who are passionate about improvement and patient.

Working alongside divisional and care group colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for a number of projects aligned to the Trusts strategic objectives.

They will need motivational skill, working closely with colleagues at all levels in the organisation, clinical and non-clinical and where appropriate the wider healthcare community. They will need experience of influencing behaviour, in often challenging situations

The post holder must be able to encourage and enthuse others to implement change

The post holder must be well motivated and able to workusing their own initiative with minimal direction.

This role requires some knowledge and experience in the application of service redesign, project management and Quality Improvement tools and techniques.

This post holder will work in a matrix structure with the improvement team, divisional teams and the clinical lead for Quality Improvement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We offer a range of fully funded apprenticeship opportunities to learn whilst working. Apprentices will be supported with study leave and provided with a learning mentor.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide project management to specific quality improvement/ service redesign projects
• Proactively support these projects within and across divisions. The post holder will need to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams to help ensure improvements are monitored, achieved and fully delivered.
• Using appropriate tools and techniques support the delivery of project objectives against identified goals. This includes understanding the detail of project schemes and their timescales and financial constraints.
• Monitor the progress of projects. Lead specific areas of the project as required by the Programme Lead. Appropriately resolve or escalate any issues preventing progress to the Programme Lead.
• Support the relevant Programme Lead to undertake detailed service evaluation and performance monitoring at various stages of the project and provide information for feedback reports on the project’s success.
• Actively contribute to the Always improving training and education programme, providing coaching and facilitation to individuals, action learning sets and teams, upskilling their capability to undertake local change.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• First Degree or equivalent experience/diplomas
• Knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique or relevant experience
• Evidence of further training/study/courses
• Professional self-awareness and awareness of the needs of others
• Energetic, enthusiastic and resilient
• Personal integrity
• Intellectual flexibility
• Confidence
• Commitment to the Trust’s goals
• Team player

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews will be held on Monday, 24 April 2023

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.