Director of Transformation

Job summary

This is a pivotal role leading the translation of the Trust's strategic ambition into sustainable operational and organisational change.

Directly accountable to the Director of Strategy, Integration & Neighbourhood Health and a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Transformation will be responsible for turning complex strategy and ambitions into local delivery plans and driving improvement and change for the benefit of local communities served by the organisation.

The role will be responsible for the development and delivery of an ambitious large-scale Transformation Programme that spans the whole organisation, including in clinical divisions as well as corporate areas. It will also need to work alongside members of the Acute Provider Collaborative and system partners where required. It will need to combine operational excellence, continuous improvement and financial sustainability while ensuring appropriate balance between quality, productivity and efficiency. A proven programme management approach, sound operational understanding and excellent leadership and delivery skills are required.

Main duties of the job

The role will ensure the emerging trust Transformation Programme is delivered in a way which not only delivers measurable operational and financial improvement, but also supports cultural/behavioural change with staff and wider stakeholder to ensure changes are embedded and sustainable. This role expects very close working relationships with operational leaders alongside finance, workforce, strategy and digital teams.

Alongside leading the Transformation Programme, the role is also responsible for developing the pipeline of opportunities for the Cost Improvement Programme and leading on the productivity programme.

Depending on experience, the role may be expected to lead the identification and delivery of commercial and private patient opportunities that support the Trust's strategic ambitions, financial sustainability and long-term organisational development.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Trust to deliver its objectives. This role may include participation on the Director On-Call rota.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job description attached to the advert. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Fiona Howgego, Director of Strategy, Integration & Neighbourhood Health.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level experience in healthcare management, business administration, strategy, organisational development, transformation, leadership or related discipline.

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of leading large-scale organisational transformation and change programmes. This needs to include delivering measurable benefits realisation
• Significant experience of identifying and delivering productivity, efficiency and service improvement opportunities through structured transformation approaches

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including the ability to develop and present compelling business propositions to Executive and Board-level audiences

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of healthcare operational performance, clinical quality, patient safety and financial management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to build consensus across organisational boundaries

Leadership Competencies

Essential

• Ability to create high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Credibility to work effectively with Executive Directors, Board members, clinicians and external partners.