Job summary An exciting opportunity has now arisen for the position of Quality Improvement Practitioner / Business Partner to work in the Deputy Chief Executive Directorate, in the Quality Improvement Department, to further implement our improvement methodology into practice, optimising the capability and capacity for improvement across DBTH, in line with the trust's vision, values, and NHS IMPACT. We are looking for an individual who is skilled in QI encompassing lean methodology and is able to lead a team of people to motivate and influence teams to deliver a systematic approach to improvement across our full range of services. You will ensure that patients are at the centre of what we do and play a pivotal role in improvement, in line with our DBTH "We Care" values. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience in introducing new ways of working, have strategic QI vision to generate tangible and beneficial outcomes. You will also be able to understand and explain complex problems and generate possible solutions with a wide and varied set of stakeholders. You will have successful Quality Improvement and Operational Managementexperience in a healthcare setting with a proven track record of delivery and improvement. Knowledge and experience of lean and/or other continuous improvement methodologies is required alongside the ability to flex them to fit the situation and others' understanding. Main duties of the job The post holder will Work closely with the Quality Improvement and Innovation team, and Divisions within the trust, to support projects and develop more efficient and effective ways of working, to improve the quality of care we provide, reducing waste. Develop our culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Embedding methodologies taken from the best in class across the sector to deliver tangible outcomes. Increase organisational leadership capability for improvement and innovation by coordinating and contributing to training and development, working closely with colleagues in People & Organisational Development. Be able to pragmatically apply the theory to the operational function of the Trust and ensure that the QIi is at the heart of good operational practice. About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 272-6885622 Job locations Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experienced people manager within a highly complex system with managing a hierarchy of staff to deliver the teams goals, the ability to influence, consult, negotiate and problem solve. Demonstrable examples of improved performance and staff satisfaction during this period. Successful Quality and Service Improvement experience in complex organisations / systems with a proven track record of delivery and improvement Practical experience of Qii methodologies and the ability to flex them to fit the situation and others' understanding. Experience of building successful multi discipline Qii groups/teams and using coaching Demonstrable Change Management experience Ability to interpret and analyse data Desirable Good level of knowledge of Service Delivery within the NHS. Successful Quality Improvement and Innovation experience in healthcare / public sector Used A3 thinking to structure an improvement project Qualifications/Training Essential Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent training / experience. Qii or continuous improvement qualification / accredited training eg Qi Coach level 2 certified, KATA, AHSN Silver training Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Leadership development training Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Good leadership and management skills, with ability to work unsupervised setting clear objectives and targets to achieve deliverables and goals Able to engage with others (e.g. facilitating training or events) Committed to developing and delivering customer focussed improvements Committed to quality improvement Effective decision-making ability when prioritising and organising own and team workloads to ensure strict project deadlines are met. Continuous development of own skill set, knowledge and experience in order to improve personal performance Desirable Able to work with staff of all levels across the organisation and with external partners Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experienced people manager within a highly complex system with managing a hierarchy of staff to deliver the teams goals, the ability to influence, consult, negotiate and problem solve. Demonstrable examples of improved performance and staff satisfaction during this period. Successful Quality and Service Improvement experience in complex organisations / systems with a proven track record of delivery and improvement Practical experience of Qii methodologies and the ability to flex them to fit the situation and others' understanding. Experience of building successful multi discipline Qii groups/teams and using coaching Demonstrable Change Management experience Ability to interpret and analyse data Desirable Good level of knowledge of Service Delivery within the NHS. Successful Quality Improvement and Innovation experience in healthcare / public sector Used A3 thinking to structure an improvement project Qualifications/Training Essential Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent training / experience. Qii or continuous improvement qualification / accredited training eg Qi Coach level 2 certified, KATA, AHSN Silver training Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Leadership development training Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Good leadership and management skills, with ability to work unsupervised setting clear objectives and targets to achieve deliverables and goals Able to engage with others (e.g. facilitating training or events) Committed to developing and delivering customer focussed improvements Committed to quality improvement Effective decision-making ability when prioritising and organising own and team workloads to ensure strict project deadlines are met. Continuous development of own skill set, knowledge and experience in order to improve personal performance Desirable Able to work with staff of all levels across the organisation and with external partners 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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)