Job summary The Strategy and Transformation Directorate has several vacancies for exciting new roles which will make a significant difference to the way the Trust provides services to the population of West Suffolk. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking, and motivated people to drive forward the Trust's ambitious transformation agenda. We have vacancies in our Quality Improvement Team which will be leading the implementation of a Trust-wide approach to continuous quality Improvement in our Transformation Team which, will be leading the implementation of high-impact models of care, and our Business Management Team which will play a pivotal role in supporting our clinical divisions to provide high-quality and cost-efficient services. If you're looking for the opportunity for a challenge, to work on major Trust programmes, and to make a big difference to the services we provide to our patients both now and in the future, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion regarding the roles, please contact Sam Tappenden, Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation Main duties of the job Support and/or lead the successful development, implementation, and delivery of a range of strategic programmes and projects with a focus on implementing and evidencing sustainable change and using best practice methodology. Provide transformation expertise to the wider organisation. Cross organisational working with a range of statutory, third sector, and community organisations as part of the West Suffolk Alliance. The post holder will be expected to manage and prioritise their own workload and ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. Provide line management and development of the Transformation Manager. About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6999849-P Job locations West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description Job summary: The postholder will play a crucial role in helping the Trust achieve our strategic priorities. We are looking for an experienced transformation manager with a track record of delivering significant transformational change. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinicians, professionals, patients, staff, and stakeholders. The postholder will provide technical transformation expertise to support the Transformation Team and wider organisation to deliver meaningful change, and evidence success. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description Job summary: The postholder will play a crucial role in helping the Trust achieve our strategic priorities. We are looking for an experienced transformation manager with a track record of delivering significant transformational change. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinicians, professionals, patients, staff, and stakeholders. The postholder will provide technical transformation expertise to support the Transformation Team and wider organisation to deliver meaningful change, and evidence success. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Master's qualification in management or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Professional management qualification or equivalent. Qualification in portfolio, programme, or project management, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Qualification in change management methodology (e.g. Lean) Desirable Financial qualification (e.g. CIPFA) Experience and knowledge Essential Evidence of successfully leading and delivering transformation programmes or projects. Evidence of successfully leading and delivering CIP programmes Experience of working at a senior level within a large, complex organisation. Experience of developing and utilising key frameworks for programme management. Proven track record of developing good working relationships with divisional managers, clinicians to engage in delivery of programmes Skills and abilities Essential A strong understanding of delivering challenging projects in a complex environment. The ability to strike a balance between challenging and supportive, with objective views always given. Analyse, interpret and act upon a range of different sources of complex information and data some of which may be conflicting or incomplete. Understanding the impact and implications of decisions and actions with a willingness to listen to different suggestions to help inform decision making. Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of different streams and activities Personal qualities Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines. Ability to make decisions on difficult issues autonomously, when required. Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. Positive advocate for change. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Master's qualification in management or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Professional management qualification or equivalent. Qualification in portfolio, programme, or project management, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Qualification in change management methodology (e.g. Lean) Desirable Financial qualification (e.g. CIPFA) Experience and knowledge Essential Evidence of successfully leading and delivering transformation programmes or projects. Evidence of successfully leading and delivering CIP programmes Experience of working at a senior level within a large, complex organisation. Experience of developing and utilising key frameworks for programme management. Proven track record of developing good working relationships with divisional managers, clinicians to engage in delivery of programmes Skills and abilities Essential A strong understanding of delivering challenging projects in a complex environment. The ability to strike a balance between challenging and supportive, with objective views always given. Analyse, interpret and act upon a range of different sources of complex information and data some of which may be conflicting or incomplete. Understanding the impact and implications of decisions and actions with a willingness to listen to different suggestions to help inform decision making. Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of different streams and activities Personal qualities Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines. Ability to make decisions on difficult issues autonomously, when required. Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. Positive advocate for change. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)