The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Quality Improvement Practitioner

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to be part of a new Quality Improvement (Qi) team. Working closely with the Head of Quality Improvement the post of Improvement Practitioner will lead the planning, organisation and support of improvement projects, provide facilitation and coaching to teams involved in improvement work, guiding them through using the appropriate tools and techniques best suited to the work they are doing.You will utilise improvement tools as appropriate and support the delivery of all levels of Quality Improvement training offered by the Trust.You will have experience of undertaking improvement work in your own area and be trained in an improvement methodology.

Main duties of the job

This post will be expected to support the Head of Qi in expanding the improvement culture across TRFT.As Improvement Practitioner this post will provide specialist advice and support for Qi work across the trust. You will work closely with staff of all levels providing coaching and support for them undertaking Qi work.You will need to be trained in an improvement methodology and have utilised this in your area of work.You will be a key member of the faculty delivering QI training at all levels to differing staff groups.You will also support the planning and delivery of Quality Improvement events and workshops of varying scales taking attendees through the improvement process and following up their outputs after the events.You will also be the lead for QSIR practitioner action learning sets or virtual cafes for staff with this level of training, answering questions and providing guidance where needed

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-23-11-086

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree and/ or professional qualification in Quality Improvement (QSIR Practitioner, Lean, Microsystems etc)

knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of co-ordinating multiple complex projects
  • Expertise in Quality Improvement, creation of project proposals and business case development.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Social care roles, responsibilities, priorities and strategic direction.
  • Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders on complex management streams

Planning and Organising

Essential

  • Ability to scope and deliver change programmes with a successful record of delivering challenging projects and programmes.
  • Experience of facilitating change using improvement methodologies
  • Experience of delivering education programmes
  • Experience of working with minimal supervision.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree and/ or professional qualification in Quality Improvement (QSIR Practitioner, Lean, Microsystems etc)

knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of co-ordinating multiple complex projects
  • Expertise in Quality Improvement, creation of project proposals and business case development.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Social care roles, responsibilities, priorities and strategic direction.
  • Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders on complex management streams

Planning and Organising

Essential

  • Ability to scope and deliver change programmes with a successful record of delivering challenging projects and programmes.
  • Experience of facilitating change using improvement methodologies
  • Experience of delivering education programmes
  • Experience of working with minimal supervision.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Beccy Vallance

beccy.vallance@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-23-11-086

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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