A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on the next phase of its strategy, transformation, and improvement journey. We have made great strides over recent years with improvements in safety, quality, access, finance, and national oversight framework segmentation. We are now seeking a director to take us to the next level. In aligning our improvement infrastructure with our strategic and transformation ambitions this post merges two current posts.
The individual we are seeking will have a passion for and skillset in leading teams on a transformation journey. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, this role requires an individual who provides visionary leadership, creates a culture of continuous improvement, and fosters innovation. The Director will collaborate with operational colleagues, clinical staff and other key stakeholders to drive large-scale improvement initiatives and transformative changes.
The successful candidate will have a track record in strategically leading and delivering improvements in quality and safety within a healthcare setting. They will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a deep understanding of change management approaches and quality improvement methodologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and organisational performance.
TheDirector of Strategy, Transformation & Improvementwill be a visible, inclusive and collaborative leader, ensuring the implementation and delivery of the Trust’s strategic priorities, consistent with the provision of the highest possible standards of compassionate care and the very best patient and employee experience. The post holder is accountable for leading on the development of strategic implementation plans, ensuring preparation and presentation of operational plans is consistent with the output of the strategic planning process. They will lead on performance oversight, monitoring and assurance through further development and application of the performance accountability framework and the integrated performance reporting structures and mechanisms.
The post holder will be responsible for establishing the formal links from strategy development into improvement through planning, transformation and improvement. The post holder will be accountable for leading the Trusts annual and medium-term planning processes and be responsible for the development of the Trusts analytical capability in line with its ambition to become a proactively data driven organisation.
The post holder will work closely with partners across the health and social care system to ensure our plans are aligned to the objectives of the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025