Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience within a financially challenged acute Trust in west London, working for the CFO and an experienced Executive Team. The Trust is transitioning from the Recovery Support Programme (NOF4) to NOF 3 over the next few months but still has a significant underlying deficit.
A key part of the role will be leading a team of project managers and analysts to support the organisation to identify and deliver a complex productivity and efficiency improvement programme that results in sustainable improvements in the financial position of the Trust.
This role will have a high profile and influential position within the Trust and the post holder will need the confidence and gravitas to hold leadership teams to account for delivery of financial improvements.
To apply, please use the link on NHS Jobs and also send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement to fmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.com
The interviews process will take place as follows:
Wednesday 23rd August: Stakeholder group via MS Teams
Thursday 24th August : Interview on site at Hillingdon Hospital
Main duties of the job
The Director of Productivity and Efficiency plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and maximising resource utilisation within the Trust. The post holder will lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and optimise operational efficiency across the organisation.
The post holder's primary focus will be on identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to achieve cost efficiencies without compromising the quality of patient care. The post holder will collaborate closely with senior leadership, department heads, and stakeholders including, HHCP, the NWL Acute Provider Collaborative and across the NWL ICB to develop and execute comprehensive action plans that address financial, operational, and cultural challenges.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge based and experience
Essential
- Masters degree level education in an appropriate discipline such as healthcare finance, or the equivalent level of expertise and theoretical and practical knowledge of productivity and efficiency in healthcare
- Extensive experience in operational and/or financial management, or business analysis, preferably within the healthcare industry.
- Highly advanced understanding of NHS financial and operational frameworks, including payment systems, funding mechanisms, and reporting requirements.
- Proven track record at senior level in leading successful cost improvement programmes, demonstrating the ability to achieve significant savings while maintaining high-quality care.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Outstanding influencing skills, ability to communicate with impact and be able to convince through personal credibility rather than managerial authority.
- Ability to contribute as a senior leader in the organisation to the corporate agenda and fulfilment of Trust objectives
- Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions.
- Highly competent at managing strategic issues and complex problems.
- Project management expertise, including the ability to prioritise initiatives, manage resources, and deliver results within established timelines
- Demonstrate an strong understanding of the environment in which the Trust operates and the ability to interpret local and national NHS policy and strategy to inform the productivity and efficiency agenda
- Highly developed oral, written, presentation and leadership skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction.
- A strong lateral thinker with the confidence and resilience required to operate in a complex and high profile organisation oHighly motivated, not easily discouraged and enjoys succeeding.
- Personal and professional credibility at all levels and can generate trust and confidence of very senior colleagues oA team player competent at operating at all levels within an organisation. o A clear commitment to public sector and Trust values.
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. o The highest degree of honesty, probity and integrity.
- Champion safer working practices
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge based and experience
Essential
- Masters degree level education in an appropriate discipline such as healthcare finance, or the equivalent level of expertise and theoretical and practical knowledge of productivity and efficiency in healthcare
- Extensive experience in operational and/or financial management, or business analysis, preferably within the healthcare industry.
- Highly advanced understanding of NHS financial and operational frameworks, including payment systems, funding mechanisms, and reporting requirements.
- Proven track record at senior level in leading successful cost improvement programmes, demonstrating the ability to achieve significant savings while maintaining high-quality care.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Outstanding influencing skills, ability to communicate with impact and be able to convince through personal credibility rather than managerial authority.
- Ability to contribute as a senior leader in the organisation to the corporate agenda and fulfilment of Trust objectives
- Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions.
- Highly competent at managing strategic issues and complex problems.
- Project management expertise, including the ability to prioritise initiatives, manage resources, and deliver results within established timelines
- Demonstrate an strong understanding of the environment in which the Trust operates and the ability to interpret local and national NHS policy and strategy to inform the productivity and efficiency agenda
- Highly developed oral, written, presentation and leadership skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction.
- A strong lateral thinker with the confidence and resilience required to operate in a complex and high profile organisation oHighly motivated, not easily discouraged and enjoys succeeding.
- Personal and professional credibility at all levels and can generate trust and confidence of very senior colleagues oA team player competent at operating at all levels within an organisation. o A clear commitment to public sector and Trust values.
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. o The highest degree of honesty, probity and integrity.
- Champion safer working practices
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
