Job summary
The post holder will play a pivotal role in driving the integration of transformation, strategy and continuous improvement to achieve the Trusts' long-term objectives. Ensuring transformation initiatives are aligned with the Trusts strategic vision, fostering a culture of innovation, by embedding quality improvement methodologies into the core of these initiatives. Thepostholderis a senior leadership role responsible for oversight and the direction of strategic transformation initiatives across the Trust. The role will focus on the design and implementation of large-scale change programmes that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the financial sustainability of the Trust. This position will play a critical role in aligning the Trust's services with the evolving healthcare landscape, including digital transformation, service redesign, and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead comprehensive transformation programmes translating organisational, ICS and NHS objectives into cohesive service delivery from initiation to closure. The role will be pivotal in developing the required organisational capability to enable the Trust to achieve its strategic requirements.
The role will work across the organisation and closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership teams to lead transformation and change, support planning and delivery of the Trusts transformation programmes and associated projects.
The postholder will be responsible for the line management and development of the Trust Project Management Office and Programme Management resources.
About us
Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust's (SPFT) strategy provides the long-term vision and goals that guide our transformation and improvement efforts, ensuring alignment with the Trusts mission and objective. Transformation drives the evolution of our processes, culture, and systems to meet the changing needs of our patients. Continuous improvement serves as a critical mechanism within this framework, creating the environment and tools for ongoing improvements in performance, efficiency, and outcomes. Transformation, organisational strategy, and continuous improvement are required to be interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Together, these elements will foster a continuous cycle of innovation, adaptation, and financial sustainability, ensuring the Trust remains responsive and capable of delivering the best possible care and support for our patients, staff and partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Programme and Change Management
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Financial and Resource Management
Culture and Workforce Development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Programme and Change Management
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Financial and Resource Management
Culture and Workforce Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and management training and development
- Master's degree or equivalent or previous experience in project management or operational delivery, with proven successful delivery
- Formal qualifications in project or programme management (PRINCE2, MSP)
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the NHS, healthcare, or a related field
- Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives, including service redesign and operational improvements.
- Experience in managing complex projects and programmes in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation
- Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, NHS policies, and the challenges facing healthcare providers.
- Having the capacity to analyse problems in a logical and structured way, generating optional and innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve sustainable outcomes
- The ability to anticipate problems, to understand the driving forces behind problems, or potential problems and being able to identify and use the levers to achieve change
- Being skilled in influencing and negotiating internally and externally and using these skills to gain the best deal for the Trust
- The ability to understand and interpret decisions for others and make informed judgements concerning organisational priorities
- To consistently demonstrate high quality verbal and written communication and presentation skills. To present, share and convey highly complex information to a range of stakeholders that may be contentious in a sensitive and appropriate manner using a range of techniques and media
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and management training and development
- Master's degree or equivalent or previous experience in project management or operational delivery, with proven successful delivery
- Formal qualifications in project or programme management (PRINCE2, MSP)
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the NHS, healthcare, or a related field
- Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives, including service redesign and operational improvements.
- Experience in managing complex projects and programmes in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation
- Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, NHS policies, and the challenges facing healthcare providers.
- Having the capacity to analyse problems in a logical and structured way, generating optional and innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve sustainable outcomes
- The ability to anticipate problems, to understand the driving forces behind problems, or potential problems and being able to identify and use the levers to achieve change
- Being skilled in influencing and negotiating internally and externally and using these skills to gain the best deal for the Trust
- The ability to understand and interpret decisions for others and make informed judgements concerning organisational priorities
- To consistently demonstrate high quality verbal and written communication and presentation skills. To present, share and convey highly complex information to a range of stakeholders that may be contentious in a sensitive and appropriate manner using a range of techniques and media
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).
