Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead for CHS Admin Transformation

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

This is a 6 month fixed term position with the possibility of being extended to 12 months. The Clinical Lead for Admin Transformation will drive and support the redesign and improvement of administrative processes within clinical services. This role will provide clinical insight and leadership to ensure that transformation initiatives enhance patient care delivery, administrative efficiency, and compliance with healthcare standards.

Please note interviews will be face to face, we will not be able to accommodate a remote interview.

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Main duties of the job

What you'll bring:

  • Clinical registration and strong CHS experience
  • Confidence leading change and engaging diverse teams
  • Ability to analyse workflows and shape practical solutions
  • Clear communication, collaboration, and a passion for improvement

If you're ready to make a real impact on how CHS works, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

There's a place for you at CNWL.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We aim to employ only the best people; our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-MK-CM-1184

Job locations

Open University

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of administrative transformation projects within clinical services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinical staff, administrative personnel, and management to identify inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions.

  • Provide clinical expertise and governance to administrative processes to improve patient pathways and service delivery.

  • Act as a clinical advocate during transformation initiatives to ensure changes maintain or enhance quality and safety of care.

  • Support the training and development of staff affected by transformation projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards throughout transformation activities.

  • Lead and facilitate workshops, meetings, and communications related to admin transformation.

  • Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making and track outcomes of transformation efforts.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of administrative transformation projects within clinical services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinical staff, administrative personnel, and management to identify inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions.

  • Provide clinical expertise and governance to administrative processes to improve patient pathways and service delivery.

  • Act as a clinical advocate during transformation initiatives to ensure changes maintain or enhance quality and safety of care.

  • Support the training and development of staff affected by transformation projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards throughout transformation activities.

  • Lead and facilitate workshops, meetings, and communications related to admin transformation.

  • Support data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making and track outcomes of transformation efforts.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered healthcare professional (e.g., Nurse, Allied Health Professional, or equivalent clinical background
  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications or experience in healthcare management, service improvement, or transformation
  • oEvidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Significant clinical experience within a relevant healthcare setting
  • Experience working collaboratively across clinical and administrative teams
  • Familiarity with healthcare governance and quality assurance frameworks

skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Proficient in using data to drive improvement and measure outcomes.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered healthcare professional (e.g., Nurse, Allied Health Professional, or equivalent clinical background
  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications or experience in healthcare management, service improvement, or transformation
  • oEvidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Significant clinical experience within a relevant healthcare setting
  • Experience working collaboratively across clinical and administrative teams
  • Familiarity with healthcare governance and quality assurance frameworks

skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Proficient in using data to drive improvement and measure outcomes.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Open University

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Open University

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager STS and ASPA

Nash Bageni

nbageni@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-MK-CM-1184

Job locations

Open University

Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA


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