An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to establish a new executive portfolio to support the organisation's ambition to be at the forefront of meeting the health needs of its population, through sustainable transformational leadership.
The Director of Transformation, Improvement and Productivity is an exciting new position created as a result of the Trust Board's commitment to ensuring that the organisation is at the leading edge of delivering sustainably high quality and cost-effective services. The postholder will be a key member of our Executive Management Team and a non-voting member of the Trust Board of Directors.
As an Executive Director, the post holder shares responsibility with Director colleagues for our overall strategic direction and performance. They will contribute to the highest level of thinking and decision-making processes and will have overall responsibility for the delivery of a cutting-edge and high-quality programme management office approach to deliver transformation, improvement and productivity across all services. The successful candidate will implement and communicate a clear transformation strategy that is sustainable, supports quality and improves outcomes and enhances service user experience.
To express an interest in this exciting and challenging role, please submit an application form and covering statement explaining why you are suitable for the role in no more than 500 words.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead specific change programmes and will also be the executive lead for the newly established Programme Management Office. They will have the drive and ambition to deliver a complex, challenging and exciting agenda whilst promoting an organisational culture that actively delivers the Trust's Vision and Values. They will positively engage colleagues, service users and other stakeholders within Place and ICB, in sustainable quality improvement and service transformation. The postholder will particularly promote the development and delivery of our Care Trust Way approach to continuous improvement and role model and further embed in the organisation our values of We Care, We Listen, and We Deliver in all productivity aspirations.
This represents a really exciting opportunity for someone who has the motivation, energy and drive to establish a completely new Directorate with us. Recognising the challenges this will bring, we are fully committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of colleagues at all levels and so the post holder will be provided with access to role-specific coaching, mentoring and developmental opportunities during the course of their employment. As an inclusive, compassionate and mindful employer, we also welcome applications from under-represented groups or with protected characteristics.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
1. We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
2. We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
3. We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable colleagues to balance their work and home lives and support them by offering a fantastic range of benefits for employees and their families and realise our aspiration to be the best place to work, including:
* Generous relocation package
* Increased mileage rates for > 3500 miles per year
* A comprehensive range of in-house provided and externally commissioned mental and physical health and wellbeing support packages
* A wide variety of internal and external learning and continuous professional development opportunities to support colleagues to be the best they can
* Plus, much, much more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We are dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All our colleagues are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust is unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Closing date: 13th January 2025 at 5pm
Shortlisting: week commencing 14th January 2025
Assessment & Selection Day: 7th February 2025 (In person at Trust HQ New Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3LD)
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to master's degree/PhD level, or equivalent level of significant knowledge, acquired through substantial practical experience in the subject matter.
* Relevant accredited improvement methodology training, such as IHI Model for Improvement, Lean Management, Six Sigma, etc.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of effectively and compassionately leading and managing high performing teams.
* Strong negotiation skills and style that are compatible with partnership arrangements to deliver on the transformation of services at an organisational, place and system level.
* Highly developed influencing skills using gathered intelligence to shape the strategic direction and delivery of Trust transformation and improvement.
* Current knowledge of NHS policy, national directives, and all good governance aspects but with a specific emphasis on high performance and productivity.
* Substantial experience of analysing, interpreting and reporting on highly complex data and information e.g. business cases and take decisions regarding allocation of resources and identification and successful management of risk and issues.
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Mill
Saltaire
BD18 3LD
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