We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious leader to join Cambridge University Hospitals and contribute towards our strategic direction, making lasting improvements for our patients, colleagues, organisation and local system. Our improvement and transformation function is critical in supporting the Trust to respond to national operational and financial pressures, whilst delivering our longer-term strategic ambitions. Reporting to the Executive Director of Innovation, Digital and Improvement, you will be responsible for our improvement and transformation function, embedding a culture of sustainable continuous quality improvement (QI), leading on strategically agreed QI programmes of work and in conjunction with finance colleagues our productivity and efficiency programme. Main duties of the job The Director of Improvement and Transformation is responsible for leading our strategic QI programmes of work. This includes: • Leading transformation programmes to improve our short- and medium-term productivity, aligned to national priorities and Trust strategy, including pathway redesign, outpatients, length of stay and virtual wards • Working with clinical and operational leaders across the Trust to understand the enablers and barriers to implementing change and to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to support the strategically prioritised programmes of work • Support the delivery of the Trusts financial recovery plan through the development and delivery of improvement and transformation work that drives out waste and makes agreed savings • Develop the Trusts approach to transformation beyond the walls of the hospital, including working with colleagues at Place and integrated care system-level, to develop and oversee our approach to pathway transformation • Drive the use of a consistent improvement methodology for the Trust (the Model for Improvement), to empower staff to deliver sustainable continuous QI and oversee the development and roll out of QI capability and capacity building programmes for the Trust • Provide leadership, direction and support to the improvement and transformation team and all direct reports • Deputise for the Executive Director of Innovation, Digital and Improvement. About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrookes Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing outstanding care to our patients and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUHs values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of peoples age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th August 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 27th August 2024 Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Educated to masters level, or equivalent experience. • Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness and a commitment to self- development. Experience Essential • Substantial experience in a senior leadership position in a complex organisation • Significant experience of leading transformation in large and complex environments • Demonstrable experience in leading meaningful collaborations with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams • Experience of implementing lean methodology in large-scale organisations • Demonstrable experience of leading significant programmes of work and change initiatives in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including at system and regional levels. • Experience of working with Boards Knowledge Essential • Intellectual flexibility that enables the reasoned assessment of a situation and the ability to draw pragmatic conclusions. • Intellectual flexibility, ability to think conceptually, recognise assumptions and evaluate arguments. • Understands the need to deliver short-term priorities and achieve long-term goals. • High degree of political awareness Skills Essential • Ability to motivate, inspire and provide innovative solutions. • Confidence in achieving results in an inclusive and collaborative manner. • Confident, independent and effective decision maker • Ability to communicate highly complex / sensitive information to a wide range of audiences within the organisation and externally. • Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner. • Exceptional influencing and negotiating skills, able to promote innovative approaches to transformational change. • Displays innovative and lateral thinking. • Ability to "broad scan" to keep abreast of developments in the healthcare sector. • Flexible and adaptable to change. • Ability to work under pressure to demanding timetables. • Tenacity: demonstrates high levels of self-belief, drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through • Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment. • Exceptionally high levels of personal integrity and loyalty Additional Requirements Essential • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.