Job summary
The NHS is under significant pressure and faces unprecedented challenges. Colleagues across the organisation and wider health and social care system are giving their all to provide the best possible care to our patients.
To support these staff and help the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) meet these challenges we are seeking an enthusiastic dynamic, Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Improvement Team.
You will join our supportive team of like-minded colleagues and use your demonstrable knowledge and experience in continuous improvement and or project management to support the delivery of our organisation's priorities.
The role is based at the Royal Derby Hospital on the outskirts of Derby, but the successful applicant will be required to travel to any one of the 5 sites belonging to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Improvement Practice is our long-term approach to transforming our hospital services for the better. The programme is designed to build the culture, conditions, and capability for continuous improvement.
You will join a team that supports the development and delivery of Improvement Practice.
You will work alongside senior leaders and multi-disciplinary teams across UHDB and system partners where you will be responsible for planning and leading improvement projects focused on delivering measurable improvement.
You will work on both strategic and operational improvements using UHDB's 'Improvement Practice' and / or project management methodology to help transform services and create a legacy of improvement capability in the teams you work with.
You will be mentoring and coaching others in the adoption of Improvement Practice, developing your knowledge and capability at the same time.
You will already have extensive knowledge of lean methods and the behaviours and systems necessary to sustain improvement, but training, guidance and certification in the practice will be made available for the successful candidates. NHS experience is not essential.
Participation in continuing professional development will be expected.
Closing date of applications: 26 October 2023
Interview date: 08 November 2023
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, demonstrable, on-the-job development
- Evidence of continual professional development, including the application of new skills.
Desirable
- Lean Coaching qualification
- Formal Project Management qualification, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of applying change theories and improvement methods using lean thinking, tools and approaches and selecting and approach appropriate to the work environment.
- Significant experience leading projects from start to completion, that are recognised as being successful and sustainable, with clearly identified benefits, and where the change management supported the organisation's success.
- Expert in the theory and application of A3 problem solving, 6S, Rapid Improvement Events, Value Stream mapping, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, Error-proofing and other proven improvement approaches.
- Experience of Organisational Development and Transformational Change Programmes
- Experienced in set up, training and facilitation of large and small groups, enabling a cross share of practice across the group.
Desirable
- Experience of applying continuous improvement methodologies within a healthcare setting.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategy deployment.
- Experience of implementing or operating lean management systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent numeracy skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to identify, analyse, design and implement process improvements in highly complex settings.
- Ability to develop strategy and translate into actionable plans.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage and run large scale and highly complex projects, timetables and implementation.
- Ability to create a clear workplan and manage own time around multiple competing priorities
- Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, working collaboratively, to drive progress.
- Intermediate or advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Desirable
- Ability utilise the hierarchy of controls to evaluate and manage risks.
Behaviours
Essential
- Positive attitude, self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
- Flexibility in response to the needs of the organisation
- Self-awareness & emotional intelligence
- Effective leadership qualities; respect for every individual, lead with humility, strives for excellence, innovative and creative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, demonstrable, on-the-job development
- Evidence of continual professional development, including the application of new skills.
Desirable
- Lean Coaching qualification
- Formal Project Management qualification, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of applying change theories and improvement methods using lean thinking, tools and approaches and selecting and approach appropriate to the work environment.
- Significant experience leading projects from start to completion, that are recognised as being successful and sustainable, with clearly identified benefits, and where the change management supported the organisation's success.
- Expert in the theory and application of A3 problem solving, 6S, Rapid Improvement Events, Value Stream mapping, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, Error-proofing and other proven improvement approaches.
- Experience of Organisational Development and Transformational Change Programmes
- Experienced in set up, training and facilitation of large and small groups, enabling a cross share of practice across the group.
Desirable
- Experience of applying continuous improvement methodologies within a healthcare setting.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategy deployment.
- Experience of implementing or operating lean management systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent numeracy skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to identify, analyse, design and implement process improvements in highly complex settings.
- Ability to develop strategy and translate into actionable plans.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage and run large scale and highly complex projects, timetables and implementation.
- Ability to create a clear workplan and manage own time around multiple competing priorities
- Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, working collaboratively, to drive progress.
- Intermediate or advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Desirable
- Ability utilise the hierarchy of controls to evaluate and manage risks.
Behaviours
Essential
- Positive attitude, self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
- Flexibility in response to the needs of the organisation
- Self-awareness & emotional intelligence
- Effective leadership qualities; respect for every individual, lead with humility, strives for excellence, innovative and creative
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.
