09 Oct
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton
Job description
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system , which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity with the Chief Medical Officer and team to improve our patients outcomes, experience and access to care.
This role will support delivering change projects,
working alongside services across the organisation and clinical, managerial and operational teams.
The team also work with external partners including public health teams, the ICB and local providers to deliver improvements for our population.
The post sits within a small project team, with strong support and collaboration to deliver on our aims, We are also aligned with the larger transformation team, bringing opportunities in training and learning from peers.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we review the UHS clinical strategy ready for re-launch in 2025. There will also be the opportunity to work on new and important programmes focusing on health inequalities and prevention.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need,
and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London's and 14 schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working alongside divisional and care group colleagues,
the post holder will be responsible for a number of projects aligned with the Trust's clinical strategic objectives.
They will need motivational skills, working closely with colleagues at all levels in the organisation, clinical and non-clinical and where appropriate the wider healthcare community.
They will need experience in influencing behaviour, in often challenging situations
The post holder must be able to encourage and enthuse others to implement change
The post holder must be well motivated and able to work using their own initiative with minimal direction.
This role requires some knowledge and experience in the application of service redesign, project management and Quality Improvement tools and techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience / diplomas
- Knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique
- Evidence of further training / study
Desirable
- QSIR Practitioner
- Project and change management training
- Knowledge of more than one transformation methodology
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Project management experience
- Facilitation of meetings / groups
- Experience at junior management level
- Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour, collaborative working with others
- Evidence of structured project management skills and experience
- Literate, with report writing skills and experience
Desirable
- Experience in healthcare setting
- Evidence of some project management support experience
- Action learning set experience
- Coaching experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
▶️ Clinical project officer
🖊️ University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
📍 Southampton