Head of Financial Delivery Unit (subject to banding)

Job summary

The Financial Delivery Unit is a corporate programme-delivery function that provides oversight and assurance for QEH's cost improvement portfolio.This post plays a pivotal role in supporting financial sustainability and organisational performance.

The Head of Financial Delivery Unit leads the governance, reporting and delivery framework, partnering with clinical divisions and corporate areas to ensure schemes are robust, strategically aligned and delivered with appropriate oversight.

Main duties of the job

The Financial Delivery Unit is responsible for monitoring and reporting against the Trust's cost improvement programme (CIP), identifying areas of challenge.

The key functions of the role include:

• Lead the programme on a day-to-day basis in order to monitor, drive and challenge the delivery of the cost improvement programme.
• Establish and maintain strong governance, processes and standardised documentation for all projects and programmes
• Formally review and challenge project documentation and outcomes.
• Capture lessons learnt from previous projects to develop and build organisational knowledge and experience
• Provide progress reports against planned delivery, performance, metrics and agreed milestones to all key stakeholders (internal and external)

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job responsibilities

The Head of Financial Delivery Unit is accountable to the Financial Improvement Director (FID) and plays a central role in delivering the Trusts Cost Improvement Programme (CIP).You will provide highquality insight and oversight to support the FID in prioritising project deliverables, tracking progress and identifying risks, issues and opportunities across the ever evolving programme.

Working closely with Senior Managers and Divisional Leadership Teams, you will monitor key workstreams, ensure grip on delivery, and help maintain strong governance and assurance. The role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across recovery, transformation and wider improvement functions, contributing to Trustwide performance and sustainability.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Relevant Project Management qualification
• Significant experience/training in programme management
• Computer literacy and able to use relevant IT systems

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Programme and/or Project Management experience including the development of project management frameworks, monitoring, and review processes.
• Delivering objectives to timescales and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Proven track record of developing good working relationships with divisional managers, clinicians to engage in delivery of programmes.
• Proven successful planning and organising experience.

Desirable

• Working as a Head of Financial Delivery Unit, preferably in an acute Trust.
• Establishing new systems and processes.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• A comprehensive knowledge of financial management in the NHS.
• A solid understanding of the NHS regulatory framework.
• A strong understanding of good governance processes including good risk management processes.
• An applied knowledge of programme management tools and techniques along with performance management frameworks to deliver results.

Aptitude

Essential

• Willing to work in a flexible manner as and when required.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Commitment and drive to deliver and continually improve a patient-centred service.