Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to provide programme and change management skills to to the ICS wide EPR project, in which system partners are working together to design, procure and implement a digital platform that brings all patient information, from medical history to results of investigations and medications prescribed, together in one place. It will improve how clinicians access patients’ comprehensive health and care information in real-time and enhance patients’ experiences by not having to re-tell their health or care history whenever they see a health professional in different health care settings. This role will provide process, change management and programme management expertise, working alongside similar posts in other organisations and internally with UHS digital program managers, under the direction of the programme lead Working for our organisation University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities This exciting new role will work in conjunction with UHS digital programme managers to provide programme and change management expertise to the system wide electronic patient record project They will need a high degree of motivational skill, working closely with colleagues at all levels in the organisation, clinical and non-clinical, partnering organisations and the wider healthcare community. They will need significant experience of current and future state mapping of digital clinical systems processes, implementing new ways of working and influencing behaviour, in often challenging situations The post holder must be able to encourage and enthuse others to implement change at many levels, from local department improvements to broad implementation of national initiatives and directives. The post holder will have a high degree of autonomy with minimal direction, manage a demanding workload to deliver sustainable improvement, ensure projects are realised against conflicting priorities. This is a complex role requiring knowledge and experience in the application of service redesign, project management and Improvement tools and techniques in complex digital environments This post holder will work in a matrix structure with the improvement team and UHS digital. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Person specification Physical requirements of the post Essential criteria Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act). Qualifications / Training Required Essential criteria Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/diplomas Detailed knowledge and application of multiple recognised service Detailed knowledge and application of multiple recognised service improvement techniques or relevant experience Evidence of further training/study/leadership courses to post graduate level or equivalent experience Desirable criteria QSIR college associate Project or change management qualification Coaching qualification Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential criteria Experience of managing people, including objective setting ,learning and development, performance management Significant experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector Experience of managing people, including objective setting ,learning and development, performance management Desirable criteria Previous experience in healthcare setting Previous experience in quality / service improvement environment Aptitudes And Skills Required Essential criteria Proficient in Microsoft Office Knowledge and application of quality improvement ad service redesign tools and techniques Values and Behaviours Essential criteria Patients First Always Improving Working Together