Job summary Are you passionate about improving the experiences of people using mental health services? Do you want to be part of delivering high quality care that inspires people to have hope that recovery is possible, even from serious mental illness? If so, we want you to join our Quality Improvement team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We are the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental health problems, drug and alcohol problems and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We employ 2,300 staff across 56 sites, serving a population of 1.3 million. Our core purpose is to work with people and lead communities in improving their mental and physical health and wellbeing for a better life; through delivering excellent and responsive prevention, diagnosis, early intervention, treatment, and care. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Quality Improvement team as an Improvement Advisor. Main duties of the job The Improvement Advisor will be part of the central team that has been established to coordinate the QI programme and act as the organisation's internal resource for improvement science. The role will require travel across the geography of the Trust. The post holder will possess a deep understanding of improvement methodology and will support and coordinate numerous QI projects at different levels in the Trust. The post holder will teach on improvement methodology and represent the QI programme at numerous internal and external learning events. This post would be particularly suitable for someone who isenthusiastic and motivated to improve the safety and quality of care we deliver to people using our services and is also looking to grow and develop their skills and career progression. Someone who has high energy and enthusiasm for change and can use this to motivate others. Someone who is flexible, adaptive, and able to work on several projects/pieces of work at the same time, managing conflicting demands on their time. Someone who has exceptional interpersonal communication skills, extensive working knowledge of IT, and a strong understanding of measurement for improvement or a commitment to achieving this expertise. Experience in coaching and mentorship is useful. The ability to challenge constructively and think outside the box is also important. About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby. Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments. We look forward to receiving your application Date posted 30 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year including 5% fringe HCAS per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 325-6540889-CORP Job locations 18 Mole Business Park Randalls Road Leatherhead KT22 7AD Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job. Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Degree level qualification or equivalent Additional management or professional qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience at a management level Formal Improvement Training in recognised quality improvement methodology (IHI QI Coach, Lean Green Belt or equivalent training) Desirable IHI Improvement Advisor training or Relevant professional qualification or certification in quality improvement (Desirable) Project Management Qualification (Desirable) Formal leadership training (Desirable) Experience Essential oExperience of working or volunteering in mental health services and/or learning disability services with service user involvement. oDemonstrable experience of commitment to working with and involving people who use services and carers oExperience of working in a management role at band 7 or above. oExperience of supervising others oDemonstrable experience project planning and managing complex projects or programmes oDemonstrable experience in leading quality improvement projects and initiatives oExperience of developing and delivering improvement training packages in accordance with IHI improvement Methodology oDemonstrable knowledge and expertise around using data for improvement oExperience in working in data collection and management of data oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. oAbility to work collaboratively and influence others, and to build strong relationships internally and externally oExperience of creating and delivering presentations and training sessions oExperience of writing board level reports oValid driving license and ability to travel to all locations across the Trust Desirable oExperience of writing for publication (Desirable) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Degree level qualification or equivalent Additional management or professional qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience at a management level Formal Improvement Training in recognised quality improvement methodology (IHI QI Coach, Lean Green Belt or equivalent training) Desirable IHI Improvement Advisor training or Relevant professional qualification or certification in quality improvement (Desirable) Project Management Qualification (Desirable) Formal leadership training (Desirable) Experience Essential oExperience of working or volunteering in mental health services and/or learning disability services with service user involvement. oDemonstrable experience of commitment to working with and involving people who use services and carers oExperience of working in a management role at band 7 or above. oExperience of supervising others oDemonstrable experience project planning and managing complex projects or programmes oDemonstrable experience in leading quality improvement projects and initiatives oExperience of developing and delivering improvement training packages in accordance with IHI improvement Methodology oDemonstrable knowledge and expertise around using data for improvement oExperience in working in data collection and management of data oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. oAbility to work collaboratively and influence others, and to build strong relationships internally and externally oExperience of creating and delivering presentations and training sessions oExperience of writing board level reports oValid driving license and ability to travel to all locations across the Trust Desirable oExperience of writing for publication (Desirable) 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. Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address 18 Mole Business Park Randalls Road Leatherhead KT22 7AD Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)