Director of Improvement – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Job title:

Director of Improvement – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Odgers Berndtson

Job description

Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT) is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.We are seeking a Director of Improvement who can inspire confidence in staff to build on the strengths we have as an organisation, our size, our capabilities, and most importantly, our people. The successful candidate will lead a major improvement programme, aligned to our strategic goals, which will foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout our organisation utilising a clearly defined improvement methodology. In September 2024, we changed our operational model to enable and achieve a culture of improving the quality of services, health outcomes and experience across the organisation. This presents an opportunity for the incumbent that is pivotal in delivering this ambition whilst demonstrating and role modelling the Trust values.At MFT, our people are our most valuable asset. This position will be pivotal in developing infrastructure that fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the entire quality management system. The role requires the post holder to collaborate with cross-functional departments and take responsibility for the development, design, and implementation of the strategic improvement delivery plan. We have recently restructured the Improvement Department and are in the process of developing the team to provide a high level of expertise in improvement to support those closest to work to improve their areas. This is a rare opportunity to be able to lead and take forward this willing and engaged team through the next phase of their improvement journey and to support the organisation to improve health outcomes and experience for our patients/carers and staff.You will certainly join the Trust at an exciting time and this new role presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced practitioner in large-scale organisational change. We are seeking a leader who can inspire innovative thinking, engage all MFT employees in driving change, and turn our improvement and transformational goals into tangible actions and outcomes for our workforce.

Applicants will be improvement experts having gained experience at Director level, ideally in an NHS organisation similar to MFT or from a Chief Improvement type role within a complex company or system. An enthusiastic individual with an inquisitive mind, we are looking for candidates who like to question the way things are done and who is able to identify innovative ways to develop systems, processes and people to achieve effective levels of performance, effectiveness and engagement. Capitalising on existing staff enthusiasm for service excellence you would apply proven methodologies promoting a culture of continuous improvement which is progressive, inclusive and values driven. Influencing change and innovation from ‘Board to ward’ through all levels of our organisation, you will be motivated, by pace, scale, and creativity.Join us and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the NHS and thrive in an organisation united in its values, purpose and commitment to patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.If this appeals to you and you think you have the skills, expertise, and motivation to succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.Closing date for applications – Tuesday 7th January 2025

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:07:21 GMT

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