Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Director of Improvement and Strategy

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Job summary

Whittington Health are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and motivated individual to lead our improvement journey. We are at the earliest stages of our improvement journey and looking to decide on a methodology and begin rollout to the whole Trust. The exciting, newly-combined role of improvement and strategy will lead that work whilst also maintaining momentum on existing transformation priorities around flow, elective and outpatients. In addition, they will support our anchor institution, population health and neighbourhood team work.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Improvement and Strategy will lead the Trust's approach to Improvement. They will develop an improvement approach and create and manage a team working with the Divisions in delivering improvement and achieving operational excellence. The Improvement Director will be responsible for the delivery of the Trust improvement programme, working with the Division and corporate senior teams to develop transformational changes that deliver ongoing quality benefits and efficiencies. The post holder will be an integral member of the Chief Strategy Officer's team, whilst also working very closely with the COO supporting service delivery and the development of continuous improvement and business planning. The post holder will contribute to a culture of excellence in performance management and service delivery.

About us

The post holder will join an existing team of improvement and transformation staff and will also work with the Executive team to develop the Trust's strategic direction, Deputising for the Chief Strategy Officer as required in trust-wide fora including the Trust Board and Trust Management Group to provide expert strategic guidance and leadership to inform trust-wide decision-making. They will support the refresh of the Trust's clinical strategy and implementation with special attention to population health, collaboration with councils and other providers such as UCLH to ensure it aligns with the Trust's academic, commercial and estates strategic development plans to provide long term sustainability and affordability. They will work with other providers and commissioners across North Central London to develop and implement key clinical services, transformation and strategic service reconfiguration and represent the Trust within the community and with partner organisations, and working closely with them to support the collaborative implementation of the clinical and non-clinical work programmes

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£113,557 to £129,443 a year Inclusive of Internal HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

220-WHT-2929

Job locations

Whittington Health

Jenner Building

Archway

N19 5NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the management of the Improvement Delivery Unit and the workstreams therein.

Create, influence and lead a new improvement methodology for the Trust including creating a business case for appropriate investment.

Use service improvement methodology to drive efficiency and delivery of high-quality services.

Direct and drive the identification, planning and delivery of Whittington Healths Improvement Programme in conjunction with the Division leads.

Ensure the Improvement Delivery Unity support resource achieves maximum beneficial effect, by allocating it according to the greatest need/benefit and ensuring the skills provided match those required.

Support operational teams to meet and exceed all national and local key performance indicators and standards.

To develop effective working relationships, including formal and informal networks, to ensure effective communication and escalation mechanisms are in place at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the management of the Improvement Delivery Unit and the workstreams therein.

Create, influence and lead a new improvement methodology for the Trust including creating a business case for appropriate investment.

Use service improvement methodology to drive efficiency and delivery of high-quality services.

Direct and drive the identification, planning and delivery of Whittington Healths Improvement Programme in conjunction with the Division leads.

Ensure the Improvement Delivery Unity support resource achieves maximum beneficial effect, by allocating it according to the greatest need/benefit and ensuring the skills provided match those required.

Support operational teams to meet and exceed all national and local key performance indicators and standards.

To develop effective working relationships, including formal and informal networks, to ensure effective communication and escalation mechanisms are in place at all times.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of Improvement methodologies

Skills

Essential

  • Highly skilled communicator of complex issues

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of leading change and improvement programmes
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of Improvement methodologies

Skills

Essential

  • Highly skilled communicator of complex issues

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of leading change and improvement programmes

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Jenner Building

Archway

N19 5NF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Jenner Building

Archway

N19 5NF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Strategy, Digital and Improvement Officer

Jonathan Gardner

jonathan.gardner@nhs.net

07826999067

Details

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£113,557 to £129,443 a year Inclusive of Internal HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

220-WHT-2929

Job locations

Whittington Health

Jenner Building

Archway

N19 5NF


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