Job summary
Manchester Royal Infirmary is recruiting a Transformation Support Officer to join our Transformation Team.
Manchester Royal Infirmary's Transformation Team is responsible for providing leadership and delivery of transformation programmes and projects, and Building A Culture of Continuous Improvement across the hospital. Our current Transformation Plan includes programmes focussed on Urgent and Emergency Care, Outpatients and Theatres; transforming services, driving productivity and efficiency, delivering Value for Patients and optimising the potential of Hive, our single electronic patient record system which went live across MFT in September 2022.
Main duties of the job
As an integral and valued member of the team, the post holder will assist with the development and implementation of large-scale change programmes and improvement projects. They will also play a key role in helping to build a vibrant culture of continuous improvement across the hospital through the effective co-ordination and promotions of events and classes.
The post holder will have a sound working knowledge of using an established programme / project management approach, alongside experience of producing programme plans, quality assurance and project documentation.
With excellent communication and prioritisation skills, and experience of working across teams and organisations, this is a great opportunity for an individual to develop their career in transformation.
Our Transformation Team includes a range of colleagues with complementary skills, knowledge and abilities. Applications from interested candidates with either a clinical or non-clinical background are welcome.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
What we are looking for:
Significant experience of using a range of Microsoft office applications, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management and information analysis
- Excellent communication skills on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to produce high quality written documents
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
- Collaboration and team working skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Knowledge of principles and skills for supporting project management eg ensuring they meet timetables, meeting calendars, deadlines, etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
What we are looking for:
Significant experience of using a range of Microsoft office applications, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management and information analysis
- Excellent communication skills on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to produce high quality written documents
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
- Collaboration and team working skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Knowledge of principles and skills for supporting project management eg ensuring they meet timetables, meeting calendars, deadlines, etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ECDL or equivalent or equivalent level of experience required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing administration support
- Significant experience of using a range of Microsoft office applications, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management and information analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
- Collaboration and team working skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Knowledge of principles and skills for supporting project management eg ensuring they meet timetables, meeting calendars, deadlines, etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ECDL or equivalent or equivalent level of experience required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing administration support
- Significant experience of using a range of Microsoft office applications, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management and information analysis
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
- Collaboration and team working skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Knowledge of principles and skills for supporting project management eg ensuring they meet timetables, meeting calendars, deadlines, etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
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.
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.
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).
