Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Internal Secondment - Martha's Rule Project Support Officer

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

We are inviting expressions of interest from internal candidates for an exciting secondment opportunity to support the implementation of Martha's Rule at Royal Papworth Hospital.

About the Role

This is a unique chance to make a real impact on patient safety by supporting the rollout of Marthas Rule - an NHS England initiative designed to ensure patients and families are empowered to raise concerns about deterioration and receive timely clinical reviews.

As a phase 2 implementer site, RPH is working closely with NHS England and the Health Innovation East to implement this high-profile programme.

Previous project management experience is helpful but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Key ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be the lead specialist working alongside the Implementation team on RPHs delivery of Marthas Rule on all 3 Components, with a focus on the Patient wellness Questionnaire.

Work with stakeholders and the clinical teams to provide specialist advice that contributes to the education of patients.Coordinate project delivery, ensuring timelines, scope, quality, and risk are well managed.

Act as a point of contact for local stakeholders.Collaborate with patients, families, and service user representatives to embed their voices in the design and delivery of the initiative.If you are interested in this secondment opportunity, please submit a brief Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining:Your relevant experience and skillsWhy you are interested in the roleHow you would approach leading the implementation of Marthas RulePlease send your expression of interest to Jennifer.pemberton@nhs.net or Kerry.Gorman@nhs.uk

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

175-2526-NS1396

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc degree or equivalent diplomas/experience.
PLUS post graduate learning or experience relevant to practice with demonstrable competence OR specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
Registered with relevant professional organisation.
Evidence of further training/study/courses.

Experience

Essential

Has clinical experience and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
Demonstrates strong leadership, negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
Is confident working autonomously and collaboratively across teams.
Has experience (or a strong interest) in quality improvement and service redesign.
Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others.
Knowledge of deteriorating patient pathways and inpatient procedures.
Evidence of leadership qualities- ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
Able to work independently and manage workload to achieve deadlines.
Good keyboard skills as the role is largely VDU based.
Ability to motivate, engage and enthuse staff on the project subject.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc degree or equivalent diplomas/experience.
PLUS post graduate learning or experience relevant to practice with demonstrable competence OR specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
Registered with relevant professional organisation.
Evidence of further training/study/courses.

Experience

Essential

Has clinical experience and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
Demonstrates strong leadership, negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
Is confident working autonomously and collaboratively across teams.
Has experience (or a strong interest) in quality improvement and service redesign.
Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others.
Knowledge of deteriorating patient pathways and inpatient procedures.
Evidence of leadership qualities- ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
Able to work independently and manage workload to achieve deadlines.
Good keyboard skills as the role is largely VDU based.
Ability to motivate, engage and enthuse staff on the project subject.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)