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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Change Lead

The closing date is 23 May 2025

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Job summary

The Change lead is an exciting new role within the Inventory management Improvement programme (IMIP), at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

The role will be predominately based at Yeovil District Hospital but will also be required to work from Musgrove Park Hospital for training and supporting the IMIP team when as required.

The post holder key role will be to support the IMIP and clinical colleagues with the delivery and implementation of an inventory management system (IMS).

You will be expected to lead activities such as, colleague engagement, scoping activities, design, process mapping, testing, training and implementation.

provide clear communication and engagement between the IMIP team and clinical service groups utilising knowledge and experience of existing department processes to deliver effective integration of the IMS.

Ideally we are looking for a candidate who has clinical knowledge or change experience ,who is working at Yeovil District Hospital and has knowledge / experience of the departmental processes.

Main duties of the job

The core function of this role will be to lead change in a given department or theatre to implement Point of Care scanning and the integration of an inventory management system. This will involve activities such as, colleague engagement, scoping, process mapping, testing, training and implementation of the Inventory management systems.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year flexible working and may occasionally be required to work weekend

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2328

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Practical knowledge of hospital processes, care pathways and service improvement
  • Educated to HND Business, or A level or equivalent qualification relating to role

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level and have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience including and / or minimum 5 years' experience working in a theatre environment.
  • Experience of working within an IT Programme or change environment
  • Has practical knowledge of Project Management skills (e.g. PRINCE 2) or Change management (eg LEAN/Six Sigma process) (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
  • Experience in working within a project management environment delivering business process/change initiatives across an organisation
  • Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Sound working knowledge of working practices within a ward/ theatres or out-patient clinic environment
  • Knowledge and practical experience of change management and business re-design
  • Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology

Desirable

  • Experience of writing complex reports and business documents for a wide range of audiences
  • Experience in managing budgets / effective resource management
  • Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology
  • Customer Relationships and delivery of service improvements
  • Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Practical knowledge of hospital processes, care pathways and service improvement
  • Educated to HND Business, or A level or equivalent qualification relating to role

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level and have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience including and / or minimum 5 years' experience working in a theatre environment.
  • Experience of working within an IT Programme or change environment
  • Has practical knowledge of Project Management skills (e.g. PRINCE 2) or Change management (eg LEAN/Six Sigma process) (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
  • Experience in working within a project management environment delivering business process/change initiatives across an organisation
  • Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Sound working knowledge of working practices within a ward/ theatres or out-patient clinic environment
  • Knowledge and practical experience of change management and business re-design
  • Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology

Desirable

  • Experience of writing complex reports and business documents for a wide range of audiences
  • Experience in managing budgets / effective resource management
  • Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology
  • Customer Relationships and delivery of service improvements
  • Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Monika Nott

monika.nott@somersetft.nhs.uk

07776245551

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year flexible working and may occasionally be required to work weekend

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2328

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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