Job summary
Job summary
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to
building on the work we have already commenced to ensure that sustainability is
embedded in everything that we do. However, whilst we have made a positive
start to developing and delivering our sustainability agenda, there is much
more that we could achieve. We are looking for a Sustainability Manager
to ensure that we proactively develop and deliver our sustainability programme,
keeping abreast of legislation and policy as well as implement best practice
relating to climate change and sustainability. You will be
responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation and delivery of
the Trusts Sustainability Strategy, applying your project management and
continuous improvement expertise to secure the outcomes we are aspiring
to. This is a new role, so you will have a unique opportunity to
use your expertise and previous experience to influence our direction of travel
and shape the future of our sustainability agenda, whilst working closely with
our ICS and wider partners.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The role will have responsibility for the breadth of
sustainability issues at the Trust, so as Sustainability Manager you will:
Lead,
develop and co-ordinate delivery of the Trusts Green Plan, Strategic Net Zero
Plan, Climate Adaption plan, and associated programmes of work.
Support
the development of an operating model which adopts adopting effective matrix
working with our green leads and transformation and improvement teams to meet
the overall objectives in a way that is consistent with improvement methodology
principles
Ensure
appropriate stakeholders are engaged and managed through the life of the
sustainability programmes and projects (including NHS partners, County and
District councils, the University and business representative
organisations/relevant community groups)Operate
the established governance arrangements within sustainability projects and
ensure that key information is presented, and decisions sought from the
appropriate body at the appropriate time
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert
for full details.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the
Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from
BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an
expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as
specified in the person specification for this role.
Applicants will be prompted in the application form to
declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence
via email robert.saunders1@nhs.net
Purpose
of job:
To lead, develop
and co-ordinate delivery of the Trusts Green Plan, strategic
net Zero Plan, Climate Adaption plan, and associated programmes.
To support
development of an operating model consistent with improvement methodology
principles and which adopts effective matrix working with green leads, transformation,
and improvement teams to meet the overall objectives.
To ensure appropriate stakeholders are engaged and managed through
the life of the
sustainability programmes and projects (including NHS partners, County and District
councils, the University and business representative organisations/relevant
community groups)
To operate the established governance arrangements within
sustainability projects and ensure that key information is presented, and
decisions sought from the appropriate body at the appropriate time.
The post will undertake the
above in conjunction with a wide range of multi professional staff within
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and the ICS.
Full JD to be found attached to the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the
Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from
BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an
expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as
specified in the person specification for this role.
Applicants will be prompted in the application form to
declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence
via email robert.saunders1@nhs.net
Purpose
of job:
To lead, develop
and co-ordinate delivery of the Trusts Green Plan, strategic
net Zero Plan, Climate Adaption plan, and associated programmes.
To support
development of an operating model consistent with improvement methodology
principles and which adopts effective matrix working with green leads, transformation,
and improvement teams to meet the overall objectives.
To ensure appropriate stakeholders are engaged and managed through
the life of the
sustainability programmes and projects (including NHS partners, County and District
councils, the University and business representative organisations/relevant
community groups)
To operate the established governance arrangements within
sustainability projects and ensure that key information is presented, and
decisions sought from the appropriate body at the appropriate time.
The post will undertake the
above in conjunction with a wide range of multi professional staff within
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and the ICS.
Full JD to be found attached to the advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and understanding of sustainability management and /or health inequalities
- Experience of developing and delivering programmes in a complex environment
- Experience of working with senior clinical and non-clinical colleagues, providing professional advice in matters relating to the job role
- Experience in supporting identification and realisation of business benefits, value for money and return on investment
- Experience of partnership working and of building cross functional working relationships
- Experience in liaising and negotiating with board members, stakeholders and outside bodies and working across organisations
- Experience of budget responsibility, including budget setting and monitoring in line with organisational Standard Financial Instructions
- Programme and project management / service improvement experience
- Able to plan and manage a delegated budget, expenditure and cost control on delegated projects, ensuring that requirements are identified for staffing and training
- Experience of articulating an agreed vision and galvanizing support to meet such a vision
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
- As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of operational planning techniques including forecasting, option appraisal, feasibility studies, business case preparation and service modelling
- Some specialist knowledge across the range of the environmental and sustainability agenda, underpinned by relevant practical experience
- Developing complex reports involving complex data to highlight trends and areas for improvement across energy efficiencies and carbon reduction.
- Experience and practical knowledge of the trust Improvement System
- Strong general management skills in communication and team working and highly developed negotiation skills
- Able to research, prepare and present reports, business cases, reviews, bids and proposals across and outside of the organisation
- Good organisation skills, flexible and willing to undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as necessary within the bounds of skills and experience
- Strong relationship management skills
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects / services on time.
- Ability to work without supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
- Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
- Proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft applications and other databases / portals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make autonomous decisions commensurate with the role when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Person Spec can be found attached to the advert
- Degree or equivalent
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in a field relating to sustainability & programme management
- Evidence of and a commitment to CPD
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and understanding of sustainability management and /or health inequalities
- Experience of developing and delivering programmes in a complex environment
- Experience of working with senior clinical and non-clinical colleagues, providing professional advice in matters relating to the job role
- Experience in supporting identification and realisation of business benefits, value for money and return on investment
- Experience of partnership working and of building cross functional working relationships
- Experience in liaising and negotiating with board members, stakeholders and outside bodies and working across organisations
- Experience of budget responsibility, including budget setting and monitoring in line with organisational Standard Financial Instructions
- Programme and project management / service improvement experience
- Able to plan and manage a delegated budget, expenditure and cost control on delegated projects, ensuring that requirements are identified for staffing and training
- Experience of articulating an agreed vision and galvanizing support to meet such a vision
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
- As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of operational planning techniques including forecasting, option appraisal, feasibility studies, business case preparation and service modelling
- Some specialist knowledge across the range of the environmental and sustainability agenda, underpinned by relevant practical experience
- Developing complex reports involving complex data to highlight trends and areas for improvement across energy efficiencies and carbon reduction.
- Experience and practical knowledge of the trust Improvement System
- Strong general management skills in communication and team working and highly developed negotiation skills
- Able to research, prepare and present reports, business cases, reviews, bids and proposals across and outside of the organisation
- Good organisation skills, flexible and willing to undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as necessary within the bounds of skills and experience
- Strong relationship management skills
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects / services on time.
- Ability to work without supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
- Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
- Proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft applications and other databases / portals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make autonomous decisions commensurate with the role when required
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Person Spec can be found attached to the advert
- Degree or equivalent
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in a field relating to sustainability & programme management
- Evidence of and a commitment to CPD
