Job summary
Newham Hospital is a dynamic, forward-thinking district hospital located in one of London's most diverse communities. As part of the Barts Health group, we are committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.What we offer:- A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture- A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care- Opportunities to grow your career and lead impactful change- Strong community relationships and patient engagement
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting and high-profile leadership opportunity at the heart of a dynamic hospital serving one of London's most diverse communities. As Head of Transformation, Improvement and Efficiency, you will be at the forefront of shaping how we deliver care to our communities - now and in the future.
You'll lead a strategic portfolio of hospital-wide transformation programmes focused on high-impact, high-value change. From pathway redesign, service integration and cost improvement to culture change and innovation, your work will directly influence the experience of patients, staff, and partners across the system.We're looking for someone who thrives on complexity, brings energy and purpose to collaboration, and has a track record of delivering large-scale improvement in healthcare or similar environments.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent senior-level experience
- Strong knowledge of NHS policy, structures, and decision-making
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other core IT systems
- Leadership or management qualification with a focus on strategic system leadership (or equivalent senior executive-level experience)
Desirable
- Qualified or experienced in project/programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP)
- Trained in improvement science (e.g. QI, Model for Improvement)
Experience
Essential
- Led transformation and efficiency programmes in acute hospital settings
- Engaged patients and staff in inclusive co-design
- Delivered time-critical projects in highly sensitive or political environments
- Engaged external and internal stakeholders at executive level (e.g., Group/Trust teams, regulatory bodies) to align transformation objectives
- Proven track record of shaping strategic improvement priorities with Hospital Executive and Trust-level functions, with clear accountability for delivery outcomes
- Applied and embedded improvement across services, establishing frameworks that delivered measurable service benefits
- Used Model Hospital, GIRFT, or benchmarking tools to inform service improvement
Desirable
- Led hospital-wide transformation portfolios, with accountability for delivery, alignment to Trust priorities, and interface with system-level programmes
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience engaging external partners or system-level stakeholders to shape or align improvement priorities
- Effective at managing priorities and delivering at scale and speed
- Translates national and Group-level policy into hospital delivery plans, advising executive teams on implementation and risk
- Ability to provide assurance on programme delivery and articulate impact to executive and board-level stakeholders
- Demonstrates impact of transformation on hospital financial performance, cost efficiency and productivity
- Confident in presenting to Executives, Trust Board and equivalent external audiences
Desirable
- Leads corporate assurance for transformation programmes, reporting regularly to Hospital Executive and contributing to Group-level forums
Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Acts with integrity and a values-led leadership approach
- Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Invested in continuous learning and supporting others' development
- Innovative and improvement-focused
- Collaborative, working across boundaries for shared success
- Skilled in mentoring and knowledge sharing
Management
Essential
- Proven leader with significant line management experience
- Skilled in recruitment, coaching, and performance development
- Leads teams across functions with responsibility for workforce planning, succession development and performance oversight
- Builds positive, high-performing team cultures
Communication
Essential
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including experience communicating at senior levels
- Effective in negotiation and influencing, including in sensitive or complex contexts
- Acts as the senior transformation lead for the hospital, advising the Executive and contributing to Group-level forums
- Builds trust and motivates others through clear, values-led communication
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent senior-level experience
- Strong knowledge of NHS policy, structures, and decision-making
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other core IT systems
- Leadership or management qualification with a focus on strategic system leadership (or equivalent senior executive-level experience)
Desirable
- Qualified or experienced in project/programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP)
- Trained in improvement science (e.g. QI, Model for Improvement)
Experience
Essential
- Led transformation and efficiency programmes in acute hospital settings
- Engaged patients and staff in inclusive co-design
- Delivered time-critical projects in highly sensitive or political environments
- Engaged external and internal stakeholders at executive level (e.g., Group/Trust teams, regulatory bodies) to align transformation objectives
- Proven track record of shaping strategic improvement priorities with Hospital Executive and Trust-level functions, with clear accountability for delivery outcomes
- Applied and embedded improvement across services, establishing frameworks that delivered measurable service benefits
- Used Model Hospital, GIRFT, or benchmarking tools to inform service improvement
Desirable
- Led hospital-wide transformation portfolios, with accountability for delivery, alignment to Trust priorities, and interface with system-level programmes
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience engaging external partners or system-level stakeholders to shape or align improvement priorities
- Effective at managing priorities and delivering at scale and speed
- Translates national and Group-level policy into hospital delivery plans, advising executive teams on implementation and risk
- Ability to provide assurance on programme delivery and articulate impact to executive and board-level stakeholders
- Demonstrates impact of transformation on hospital financial performance, cost efficiency and productivity
- Confident in presenting to Executives, Trust Board and equivalent external audiences
Desirable
- Leads corporate assurance for transformation programmes, reporting regularly to Hospital Executive and contributing to Group-level forums
Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Acts with integrity and a values-led leadership approach
- Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Invested in continuous learning and supporting others' development
- Innovative and improvement-focused
- Collaborative, working across boundaries for shared success
- Skilled in mentoring and knowledge sharing
Management
Essential
- Proven leader with significant line management experience
- Skilled in recruitment, coaching, and performance development
- Leads teams across functions with responsibility for workforce planning, succession development and performance oversight
- Builds positive, high-performing team cultures
Communication
Essential
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including experience communicating at senior levels
- Effective in negotiation and influencing, including in sensitive or complex contexts
- Acts as the senior transformation lead for the hospital, advising the Executive and contributing to Group-level forums
- Builds trust and motivates others through clear, values-led communication
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).
