Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Transformation Practitioner to join our team.
The Transformation Practitioner will be responsible for supporting the Pathways Transformation Manager and Project Leads across the organisation to identify and to maximise benefit realisation via effective and timely project methodology and deliverables across several allocated improvement projects and business areas. They will support the production of key documents as defined within the project governance process and maintenance of core project governance.
The Transformation Practitioner will provide direction and support to the Trust's project work identifying dependencies and helping to ensure a standardised project approach is adopted across the organisation. This will include the provision of support to the Head of T&I Hub and Transformation & Improvement Hub in supporting and reporting of Programme Boards; attend Trust wide meetings as required and provide timely and accurate reports. They will also be responsible for providing support to improvement programmes to help realise the benefits of the projects, and ensure key metrics are being delivered. There is a requirement to report the progress and performance of projects to the relevant board / designated governance reporting mechanism.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Transformation & Improvement Hub, this role will play a key role in supporting the roll out of the Trust-wide continuous quality improvement methodology, 'Improving Together'. All Transformation & Improvement Hub staff are trained in and responsible for supporting the Coach House effective roll out to Divisions and front-line teams.
Planning and Organisation
- Take delegated responsibility from Project Managers to plan and design projects that may impact on one or more operational teams across divisions and the organisation.
- Proactively monitor overall progress of projects and programmes, manage interdependencies, resolve issues and implement corrective action as appropriate.
- Define and develop business cases associated with the improvement programmes in line with Trust guidance.
- Ensure that the improvement governance framework is adhered to.
- Ensure the integrity of the allocated improvement programmes, focusing on internal consistency, and alignment with strategic objectives and interface with other projects.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service - We will put our patients firstTeamwork - We will work togetherAmbition - We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performance Management / Reporting of Programmes and Projects
- Promote, plan, and monitor ideas to deliver continuous performance improvement by proactivelybenchmarking performance using both internal and external comparators across the range of specialities and proposing best practice to realise these improvements.
- Utilise and analyse benchmarking that takes place within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
- Work with core stakeholders to develop and implement the performance reporting elements of a project including SMART key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
- Ensure reporting arrangements for issues relating to delivery of savings and projects are consistent.
- Provide performance monitoring and reporting of transformation projects.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Performance Management / Reporting of Programmes and Projects
- Promote, plan, and monitor ideas to deliver continuous performance improvement by proactivelybenchmarking performance using both internal and external comparators across the range of specialities and proposing best practice to realise these improvements.
- Utilise and analyse benchmarking that takes place within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
- Work with core stakeholders to develop and implement the performance reporting elements of a project including SMART key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
- Ensure reporting arrangements for issues relating to delivery of savings and projects are consistent.
- Provide performance monitoring and reporting of transformation projects.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent training and experience
- Certification in PRINCE2 or equivalent
- Training in lean methodologies
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting delivery of projects within defined timescales and budget
- Demonstrable experience of supporting and managing projects
- Demonstrable experience of organising and coordinating a range of complex projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Service and/or operational management within the NHS
- Recent experience of service improvement and redesign that brought about improvements to patients whilst delivering productivity and efficiency benefits
- Experience of GIRFT and Model Hospital
Skills
Essential
- Ability to enthuse and motivate others through interpersonal skills
- Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to manage conflicting approaches
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet appropriate deadlines, typically involving other organisations
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Competent IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent training and experience
- Certification in PRINCE2 or equivalent
- Training in lean methodologies
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting delivery of projects within defined timescales and budget
- Demonstrable experience of supporting and managing projects
- Demonstrable experience of organising and coordinating a range of complex projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Service and/or operational management within the NHS
- Recent experience of service improvement and redesign that brought about improvements to patients whilst delivering productivity and efficiency benefits
- Experience of GIRFT and Model Hospital
Skills
Essential
- Ability to enthuse and motivate others through interpersonal skills
- Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to manage conflicting approaches
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet appropriate deadlines, typically involving other organisations
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Competent IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
