Transformation Delivery Manager

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role within the Trust's Operational Transformation Team. We are looking for individuals that are highly motivated, innovative and experienced in project management, operations and analytics to deliver a challenging but exciting programme of change. You will have the opportunity to hold a key role in the Trust, driving the implementation of existing strategic and operational transformation plans, developing plans working in partnership with the other organisations.

You will be a key part of the Trust's Operational Transformation Team and you will be accountable to the Chief Operating Officer. On a day-to-day basis, aligned to the portfolio of schemes you are responsible for, you will have an operational line of responsibility to the relevant CBU Managers and to the relevant Senior Transformation Delivery Manager. You will work closely with the CBU Managers, clinical directors and lead nurses to effect change in a timely way, aligned to the trusts values and governance procedures. There is an overarching CIP programme that will be linked to certain transformation projects and this will be monitored through the Finance team to ensure delivery against plan.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Trust's Operational Transformation Team, you are responsible for effective planning, delivery and monitoring of projects sponsored and supported corporately through the and transformation programmes.

  • You will develop highly collaborative relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders to deliver your role and the agreed outcomes of your portfolio.
  • You will provide professional leadership & guidance to the wider trust and staff in relation to effective project management monitoring and leadership.
  • You will critically analyse information and risks in order to inform wider decision making.
  • You will work with the CBUs to use finance and performance information to identify additional areas for CIPs and Transformation.
  • You will provide expertise and support to the CBUs to ensure changes are managed in a planned and smooth manner.
  • You will assist the CBUs to understand the impact of their changes on other areas of the Trust and ensure that all plans are in the best interest of the whole Trust.
  • You will ensure all projects managed by the Operational Transformation Team adhere to best practice and standard approaches for programme and project management.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring adequate links between finance, information, HR. operations and transformation ensuring that all teams are kept well informed of changes.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-ADM7UCM-1524

Job locations

Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**

Job description

Job responsibilities

***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • oUndergraduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • oMasters level study or equivalent experience
  • oExperience of working within the NHS
  • oUnderstanding of acute patient pathways and service delivery
  • oWorking knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques
  • oExperience of monitoring change and facilitating staff in changing their working practices
  • oOn-going self-led programme of continuous professional development
  • oKnowledge and understanding of clinical and corporate governance and risk management systems and processes

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in an NHS acute environment
  • oExperience of using clinical and patient administration systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDeveloped interpersonal, diplomacy and facilitation skills
  • oAbility to work at pace, establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
  • oExcellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation skills at all levels
  • oAbility to communicate via a range of mediums (reports, policies, coaching, teaching, meetings management) to a range of personnel
  • oAbility to analyse data and diagnose problems. Proven reasoning and negotiating skills
  • oAbility to manage multiple and conflicting priorities and meet specific deadlines
  • oAdvanced user of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

  • oProject management experience and delivery or relevant operational, clinical or analytical experience in an NHS setting
  • oExperience of managing risk and reporting by exception
  • oExperience of identifying key stakeholders and developing effective relationships

Other

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of NHS key targets and strategies
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • oUndergraduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • oMasters level study or equivalent experience
  • oExperience of working within the NHS
  • oUnderstanding of acute patient pathways and service delivery
  • oWorking knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques
  • oExperience of monitoring change and facilitating staff in changing their working practices
  • oOn-going self-led programme of continuous professional development
  • oKnowledge and understanding of clinical and corporate governance and risk management systems and processes

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in an NHS acute environment
  • oExperience of using clinical and patient administration systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDeveloped interpersonal, diplomacy and facilitation skills
  • oAbility to work at pace, establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
  • oExcellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation skills at all levels
  • oAbility to communicate via a range of mediums (reports, policies, coaching, teaching, meetings management) to a range of personnel
  • oAbility to analyse data and diagnose problems. Proven reasoning and negotiating skills
  • oAbility to manage multiple and conflicting priorities and meet specific deadlines
  • oAdvanced user of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

  • oProject management experience and delivery or relevant operational, clinical or analytical experience in an NHS setting
  • oExperience of managing risk and reporting by exception
  • oExperience of identifying key stakeholders and developing effective relationships

Other

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of NHS key targets and strategies

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust

Warrington

WA5 1QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Improvement

Beth Jacobs

bethany.jacobs2@nhs.net

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-ADM7UCM-1524

Job locations

Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust

Warrington

WA5 1QG


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