Job summary The lead for Patient Experience & Engagement will provide expert professional leadership, supporting all clinical teams throughout the organisation in delivering the highest possible standard of patient care which is delivered safely and effectively to ensure a positive patient experience. They will have a key liaison role with the Trusts Patient Safety partners Patients, families and carers as key participants ensuring that the patient voice from all communities is heard, especially those with health inequalities We are looking for an exceptional leader who is experienced, innovative and committed to making a real difference to patient experience and engagement. This is a key post, supporting the Chief Nurse, Heads of Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professionals and Clinical Service Line Teams. This post sits within the Bedfordshire Hospitals Corporate Nursing Team. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Be the lead for patient experience and public engagement/involvement Be responsible for leading developments that will improve the patient experience, patient safety, and delivery of the Quality Strategy (Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals(AHP)). Lead/participate in implementing professional and corporate objectives as part of the Corporate Nursing team Lead/participate in implementing professional and corporate objectives (including Clinical Service Improvement (CSI), as relevant. Liaise with the Deputy Director for Quality Governance in relation to the Patient Safety Partners role within the organisation About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-CORP8896-EH Job locations Luton/ Bedford Luton/Bedford LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. To improve the patient/client experience and standards of care and services, at a senior level in line with the corporate nursing, midwifery and AHP Strategy, Trust values and behaviours. As an integral member of the corporate nursing team, provide support to implement and monitor progress on delivery of strategic objectives to ensure the provision of high quality, patient and family centred services. The lead will provide professional and/or clinical advice and actively contribute to innovative solutions to quality improvement. The lead will support the executive chief nurse in the delivery of quality improvement work streams and continuous improvements in standards of patient care and experience. They will be responsible for leading improvement work streams and projects across the Trust both responding to and contributing to informing the local and national policy agenda on quality improvement contributing to the overall patient experience. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and relevant departments internal and external to the Trust to ensure the delivery of responsive individualised patient care developing and supporting staff. Work with the Executive Chief Nurse to develop a corporate Patient Experience Strategy and be responsible for its implementation, monitoring and evaluation across the Trust Drive improved patient experience across all services and evidence this by the analysis of national and local patient surveys, ensuring engagement with stakeholder and patient groups Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. To improve the patient/client experience and standards of care and services, at a senior level in line with the corporate nursing, midwifery and AHP Strategy, Trust values and behaviours. As an integral member of the corporate nursing team, provide support to implement and monitor progress on delivery of strategic objectives to ensure the provision of high quality, patient and family centred services. The lead will provide professional and/or clinical advice and actively contribute to innovative solutions to quality improvement. The lead will support the executive chief nurse in the delivery of quality improvement work streams and continuous improvements in standards of patient care and experience. They will be responsible for leading improvement work streams and projects across the Trust both responding to and contributing to informing the local and national policy agenda on quality improvement contributing to the overall patient experience. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and relevant departments internal and external to the Trust to ensure the delivery of responsive individualised patient care developing and supporting staff. Work with the Executive Chief Nurse to develop a corporate Patient Experience Strategy and be responsible for its implementation, monitoring and evaluation across the Trust Drive improved patient experience across all services and evidence this by the analysis of national and local patient surveys, ensuring engagement with stakeholder and patient groups Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Master's degree or working towards or experience working at this level Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the area Teaching Qualification Leadership Qualification Desirable NMC/HCPC registration Experience Essential Demonstrable experience within a senior role Evidence of success in leading and managing change Evidence of leadership development A strong sense of drive, determination and resilience Desirable Project management experience Previous experience of working in a similar role in an acute Trust Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of the posts area of responsibility Sound knowledge of NHS agenda Well-developed leadership skills Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision making skills Patient focused Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally Advanced IT skills Ability to write reports concerning complex issues in a logical and understandable format Detailed knowledge and understanding of current clinical issues in relation to relevant profession Persuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict Ability to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates Personal Skills Essential Commitment to quality, promotes high standards in all they do Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Demonstrates honesty and integrity and upholds the Trust values Competent operational manager Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and services Good interpersonal skills with professional credibility Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Master's degree or working towards or experience working at this level Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the area Teaching Qualification Leadership Qualification Desirable NMC/HCPC registration Experience Essential Demonstrable experience within a senior role Evidence of success in leading and managing change Evidence of leadership development A strong sense of drive, determination and resilience Desirable Project management experience Previous experience of working in a similar role in an acute Trust Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of the posts area of responsibility Sound knowledge of NHS agenda Well-developed leadership skills Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision making skills Patient focused Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally Advanced IT skills Ability to write reports concerning complex issues in a logical and understandable format Detailed knowledge and understanding of current clinical issues in relation to relevant profession Persuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict Ability to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates Personal Skills Essential Commitment to quality, promotes high standards in all they do Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Demonstrates honesty and integrity and upholds the Trust values Competent operational manager Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and services Good interpersonal skills with professional credibility Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton/ Bedford Luton/Bedford LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)