Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and talented individual to join our Royal Academy of Improvement, providing leadership and enablement to the design, development and delivery of an ambitious improvement programme.
The post holder will engage with key stakeholders, motivating and supporting our people to collaboratively develop and implement models of care and clinical pathways that maximise health outcomes and value. The post holder will maintain rigorous programme governance and documentation management throughout the lifecycle of each assigned programme.
The post holder will have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple deliverables and interdependencies concurrently within an environment of rapid change. They will communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of expertise and responsibility.
Main duties of the job
This is a key leadership role working with senior colleagues and clinicians to design, implement and assure delivery of an improvement programme that supports delivery of strategic outcomes for both the trust and Joined Up Care Derbyshire ICS.
As a member of the Royal Academy of Improvement, the post holder will champion improvement, engaging with and motivating colleagues to generate and implement ideas to nurture an improvement culture. The post holder will teach and coach colleagues using Quality, Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) improvement methodology, tools and techniques. They will also provide regular support to the network of Royal Academy of Improvement Ambassadors in fostering and delivering improvement action within their respective divisions and departments.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent level experience
- Project management qualification
Desirable
- Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) Associate Member
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of programme management experience preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of leading improvement programmes and complex change, whilst developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience in establishing and leading multidisciplinary/ professional teams through change
- A proven track record in motivating and influencing others.
- Experience in designing and delivering training in improvement tools and techniques.
- Financial and operational management experience of large scale programmes/ projects
- Working knowledge of the national NHS improvement agenda.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching the QSIR programme
- Experience and working knowledge across a range of clinical services.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels and to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
- Proven track record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives
- Proven track record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives
- Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change.
- Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive.
- Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills and ability to manage highly complex and multi-faceted problems.
- Knowledge of health intelligence and data sources
- Financial acumen, including experience of cost improvement methodology.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS and Leading the Chesterfield Way
- Enthusiastic, pro-active and flexible approach.
- Well-developed engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and coach individuals and teams.
- Inclusive, inspiring and motivational personal style.
- Effective and resourceful under pressure
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement.
- Dynamic with personal impact and highly professional role model.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships with a range of individuals and all levels and from multidisciplinary professions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent level experience
- Project management qualification
Desirable
- Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) Associate Member
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of programme management experience preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of leading improvement programmes and complex change, whilst developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience in establishing and leading multidisciplinary/ professional teams through change
- A proven track record in motivating and influencing others.
- Experience in designing and delivering training in improvement tools and techniques.
- Financial and operational management experience of large scale programmes/ projects
- Working knowledge of the national NHS improvement agenda.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching the QSIR programme
- Experience and working knowledge across a range of clinical services.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels and to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
- Proven track record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives
- Proven track record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives
- Ability to receive, process, summarise, interpret and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change.
- Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive.
- Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills and ability to manage highly complex and multi-faceted problems.
- Knowledge of health intelligence and data sources
- Financial acumen, including experience of cost improvement methodology.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS and Leading the Chesterfield Way
- Enthusiastic, pro-active and flexible approach.
- Well-developed engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and coach individuals and teams.
- Inclusive, inspiring and motivational personal style.
- Effective and resourceful under pressure
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement.
- Dynamic with personal impact and highly professional role model.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships with a range of individuals and all levels and from multidisciplinary professions.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
