Job summary
The overall purpose of the role is to lead on and provide expert advice and support to others in delivering strategically identified improvement projects across the Trust.
Projects will be led end to end by the Senior Continuous Improvement Manager and delivered using the appropriate methods (A3, PDSA, DMAIC etc.) to enable significant improvements and subsequent benefits. The role will be responsible for organising and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams during the life cycle of the improvement activity and require suitable levels of governance e.g. Gateway reviews, Stakeholder Management etc. A key element will be to lead A3 and Yellow Belt level training to colleagues across the organisation, in addition to ongoing training, teaching, mentoring and coaching to individuals at all levels on Continuous Improvement methodology and theory to ensure delivery and sustainability of their projects.
The role will require responsibility for line management of Continuous Improvement Project Managers and development of relationships with Director and Executive level stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
- Lead medium to large scale improvement projects using the appropriate continuous improvement method depending on type of project, developing performance / improvement processes in area of specialism which impacts across the whole Trust.
- Provide coaching and support to Executive sponsors and Director level Champions/Process Owners to increase their continuous improvement capability.
- Provide support through coaching and teaching to Project Managers to enable delivery of their designated improvement projects.
- Lead the delivery of A3 training and, with support from Head of Service Transformation, Yellow Belt Continuous Improvement training and ongoing coaching.
- Train and provide ongoing support to staff in Trust improvement methodologies, including lean, six sigma and systems thinking tools and techniques.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.
AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide coaching and support the Executive sponsors and Director level champions/process owners of our Breakthrough Objectives to increase their continuous improvement capability.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical areas to provide professional expertise and advise to support them implementing improvement projects.
- Lead the delivery of complex messages to a variety of staff groups who may not be used to these approaches.
- Use a situational leadership model to adapt communication to style of the individual.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to clinical and operational leadership teams in building an engaged workforce that utilises all Trust staff to drive results towards organisational goals.
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take productive steps to improve communication to build relationships and/ or improve learning for delegates.
- To provide updates on Improvement projects and activities to the senior leaders including Heads of Nursing, Divisional Director and Chief of Service.
Please see job description & person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide coaching and support the Executive sponsors and Director level champions/process owners of our Breakthrough Objectives to increase their continuous improvement capability.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical areas to provide professional expertise and advise to support them implementing improvement projects.
- Lead the delivery of complex messages to a variety of staff groups who may not be used to these approaches.
- Use a situational leadership model to adapt communication to style of the individual.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to clinical and operational leadership teams in building an engaged workforce that utilises all Trust staff to drive results towards organisational goals.
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take productive steps to improve communication to build relationships and/ or improve learning for delegates.
- To provide updates on Improvement projects and activities to the senior leaders including Heads of Nursing, Divisional Director and Chief of Service.
Please see job description & person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree level or demonstrable equivalent career path experience
- oLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- oLean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent qualification.
- Leadership or Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience of leading end to end continuous improvement projects with demonstrable improvement and benefit.
- oExtensive knowledge of various Continuous Improvement methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Systems Thinking and experience of applying at least one in practice.
- oExperience of leading the delivery of training to large groups.
- oExperience of managing direct reports.
- oExperience in coaching or individuals at senior organisational levels.
Desirable
- Experience of applying continuous improvement methodologies within a healthcare setting.
Information Resources/ IT Skills
Essential
- Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills and experience of using other MS Office software e.g. Visio, PowerPoint.
- Able to analyse, interrogate and present data.
- Experience of using statistical software e.g. Minitab
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree level or demonstrable equivalent career path experience
- oLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- oLean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent qualification.
- Leadership or Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience of leading end to end continuous improvement projects with demonstrable improvement and benefit.
- oExtensive knowledge of various Continuous Improvement methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Systems Thinking and experience of applying at least one in practice.
- oExperience of leading the delivery of training to large groups.
- oExperience of managing direct reports.
- oExperience in coaching or individuals at senior organisational levels.
Desirable
- Experience of applying continuous improvement methodologies within a healthcare setting.
Information Resources/ IT Skills
Essential
- Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills and experience of using other MS Office software e.g. Visio, PowerPoint.
- Able to analyse, interrogate and present data.
- Experience of using statistical software e.g. Minitab
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).
