Job summary The role of Improvement Advisor will support both Trustwide and divisional development and implementation of our approach to continuous improvement, acting as the main divisional contract within the nominated division, supporting the development and implementation of the Trusts improvement function. The role will work closely with other divisional improvement advisors across our four divisions (Brighton, East Sussex, West Sussex and Specialist) and the divisional and improvement teams. The role is responsible for providing support and coaching, and for the implementation and sustainability of our approach to continuous improvement across the nominated division and supporting wider Trust improvement capability and delivery. Main duties of the job The role of Improvement Advisor will support both Trustwide and divisional development and implementation of our approach to continuous improvement, acting as the main divisional contract within the nominated division, supporting the development and implementation of the Trusts improvement function. The role will work closely with other divisional improvement advisors across our four divisions (Brighton, East Sussex, West Sussex and Specialist) and the divisional and improvement teams. The role is responsible for providing support and coaching, and for the implementation and sustainability of our approach to continuous improvement across the nominated division and supporting wider Trust improvement capability and delivery. About us Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are fully committed to embracing quality in patient and staff safety, experience and effectiveness. We work to ensure we provide the very best care to the people who use our services, utilising resources, expertise and energy to think creatively and differently about service delivery. Embedding quality improvement across the Trust as the method for change is fully supported by our Executive board and equally by our staff, patients and partners, who are excited about the prospect of not only thinking about but doing things differently. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa / pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 354-CO-21617 Job locations Portland House Worthing BN11 1HS Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities As detailed within the job description and main duties above. Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities As detailed within the job description and main duties above. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Trained and accredited in Operational Excellence to Yellow Belt level; or equivalent experience Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of successfully managing and delivering improvement or change programmes in challenging environments Experience of leading projects which are recognised as being successful and where the project or change management supported the departmental or organisation's success Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and achieve objectives whilst working with continually changing demands and priorities Knowledge and experience of improvement tools and methodology Experience of providing improvement training Knowledge and experience of Coaching and coaching standards/ practises Experience of programme planning and delivery, including all aspects of programme governance and control Experience of training large groups Experience of forming effective working relationships with colleagues to achieve common goals Person Specification Qualifications Essential Trained and accredited in Operational Excellence to Yellow Belt level; or equivalent experience Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of successfully managing and delivering improvement or change programmes in challenging environments Experience of leading projects which are recognised as being successful and where the project or change management supported the departmental or organisation's success Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and achieve objectives whilst working with continually changing demands and priorities Knowledge and experience of improvement tools and methodology Experience of providing improvement training Knowledge and experience of Coaching and coaching standards/ practises Experience of programme planning and delivery, including all aspects of programme governance and control Experience of training large groups Experience of forming effective working relationships with colleagues to achieve common goals 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Portland House Worthing BN11 1HS Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)