Service Improvement Manager
- NHS
- Part Time
- Southampton
- 49387.00 - 56515.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) to lead a range of projects and activities to support our business improvement journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) on a 12-month secondment as Service Improvement Manager for Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD).
We are looking for an experienced project management professional who can lead transformational service improvement projects to improve both the services UHS Estates Ltd provides to the hospital and our patients, and the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery.
With a flair for building relationships and communication, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to engage and enthuse others to support and embrace change and improvement.
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits:
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Job responsibilities
This role is primarily based at University Hospital Southampton and is integral to the delivery of key projects in support of our business transformation journey
What youll doYou will lead, plan and implement a range of projects and improvement initiatives in partnership with all impacted teams
Track and manage the successful delivery of project objectives against agreed financial, efficiency or service improvement goals
Work in partnership with a range of stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and adoption of sustainable change
What were looking forYou will have significant experience in the practical application and delivery of service improvement initiatives
Relevant qualifications or equivalent work experience in a project management environment
Youll have strong influencing and leadership skills with examples of changes you have delivered through collaboration with and the influence of others
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant degree / level 6 qualification or equivalent work experience in project or improvement delivery
- Relevant masters / level 7 qualification or equivalent work experience in project or improvement delivery
- Evidence of further training/studies/leadership courses
- Knowledge and application of recognised project management techniques
- Significant experience in practical application of service improvement initiatives
- Significant experience in practical application of service improvement initiatives
- Experience in risk assessment
- Knowledge of how to analyse complex technical information and present to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of how to identify complex project risks and issues and develop detailed mitigation strategies
Desirable
- PRINCE or other project management training
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
- Previous experience in service improvement environment
- Evidence of significant structured project management skills and experience
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
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Employer details
Employer name
UHS Estates Limited
Address
Southampton General Hospital / (UEL)
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
