Director of Planned Care and Improvement
NHS England
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Job summary
Reporting directly to the regional Chief Operating Officer the Director of Planned Care and Improvement oversees the delivery of the NHS' ambitious commitment to continue the transformation of planned care services (including Cancer and Diagnostics) and delivery of national standards for planned care. They will oversee the expansion of current efficiency, productivity and transformation work to drive the relevant programmes to ensure patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time, thereby improving access, waiting times, clinical outcomes and experience for all patients in need of planned care in NHS provider settings.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Planned Care and Improvement oversee all aspects of planned care delivery, performance and transformation at a regional level and supports the development of our strategy for planned care and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency and productivity. This will draw upon existing work already undertaken with a particular focus on addressing unwarranted variation and assuring good practice is being introduced. They are the professional lead for improvement across the region and SRO for NHS IMPACT. They will deputise for the Regional Chief Operating Officer as required.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Date posted
25 July 2024
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
£100,000 to £200,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
990-EOE-6496309-E
Job locations
Victoria House or any other EoE base
Capital Park
Fulbourn
CB21 5XA
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Victoria House or any other EoE base
Capital Park
Fulbourn
CB21 5XA
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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