Transformation Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Integration and Transformation / Deputy Head of Integration and Transformation to ensure all programmes of work are co-ordinated effectively
• Work with in partnership with the Clinical Service Lines to embed an improvement culture throughout the organisation, ensuring that sustainable change is embedded in everyday operational business
• To provide expertise and support to the Clinical Service Lines to ensure changes are managed in a planned and smooth manner
• Work across and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams and in conjunction with system partners, including the ICB and Primary Care
• Managing change/transformation projects and business cases which will deliver objectives
• To make effective links and assess the impacts and co-dependencies of current and emergent issues which may influence the programme / change portfolio

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• Management or leadership qualification

Desirable criteria

• service development qualification
• project / programme qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Successful programme management experience, with evidence of having achieved programme deliverables
• A demonstrable understanding of the principles of modernisation, including experience of service improvement methodologies and knowledge of how they can be applied in different settings
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations
• Experience of influencing others
• A proven track record and demonstrated ability of working collaboratively with a variety of organisational levels to deliver programme goals hers

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a complex, multi-agency environment and across organisational boundaries

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner with the confidence to manage differing views in order to achieve change and improvement
• Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner
• Ability to identify and manage complex, interrelated risks
• Confidently design, lead present and facilitate workshops, generating enthusiasm and support from participants

Desirable criteria

• Ability to ensure relevant service improvement methods are used across programmes

personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines both internally and externally
• "Can do" attitude to get things done

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Transformation Manager JD (PDF, 376.6KB)
• Transformation Manager person spec (PDF, 144.4KB)
• functional aspects (PDF, 176.4KB)