About this role
Job summary
Performance Improvement Manager (Band 8a)Fixed Term - 12 months (secondment cover)
This role sits at the point where organisational strategy is translated into delivery -- shaping how we plan,governand deliver complex change across the Trust.
It offers an opportunity to work across that space between strategy,transformationand operational delivery: understanding how priorities become programmes, how those programmes are tracked and assured, and how issues areidentifiedand addressed early.
This would suit someone who is interested in how organisationsactually deliverchangeandthose looking to move into a more system-wide, portfolio-level role.
The Performance Improvement team sits within the Transformation and Performance Improvement directorate, working across major Trust priorities -- including supporting the move to our new hospital at King's Cross.
We help the organisation plan, assure and deliver improvement work that strengthens performance,productivityand financial sustainability. Our role is to provide structure,clarityand oversight across a complex portfolio of change.
Main duties of the job
Work across a broad portfolio of transformation activity, helping ensure that programmes are well-designed, effectively governed and delivering as intended.
Developing insight across a complex portfolio of change
Identifyingrisks,issuesand dependencies early
Supporting the development of consistent governance,toolsand reporting
Supporting priority improvement programmes, including cost improvement
Strengthening the link between data,reportingand decision-making
A key part of the role is understanding delivery in practice, not just what is reported, but what is happening beneath the surface and using that to inform decisions.
You will work with clinical, operationaland corporate teams who own delivery, while aligning closely with transformation,financeand performance colleagues.
Your role is less about direct delivery, and more about:
shaping how programmes are set up and governed
providing constructive challenge
bringing consistency across the portfolio
helping teams to deliver more effectively
Accountable for
Consistent and clear reporting against agreed outcomes
Effective governance and assurance across programmes (including stage gates)
Early identification and escalation of risks and delivery issues
Ensuring work is planned and controlled to support delivery, benefitsrealisationand value for money
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Job description Job responsibilities
What the Performance Improvement team delivers
The team provides assurance across the Trusts improvement portfolio, with consistentmethodology,governanceand reporting to the Trust Management Executive.
Wemaintainoversight of a large and complex portfolio of change (including 60+ operational projects and 30+ IT projects), manage key stage gates, and support delivery of Cost Improvement Programme workstreams aligned to transformation activity.
Full details provided in Job description and person specification
Person Specification
Education Essential
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
Educated to Masters level or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience. PRINCE2(TM), AMP Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualification or equivalent project management qualification). Formal training in improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, IHI QI training).
Experience Essential
Project management experience managing and or overseeing multiple complex projects or programmes within the NHS or a comparable large organisation, preferably in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment. Proven experience of managing major transformational change projects / programmes to a successful conclusion including realising objectives and benefits delivery within the project deadline and costs. Experience of managing and delivering projects using an accepted project methodology Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options coupled with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Skills and Abilities Essential
Proven ability to support and provide leadership to project teams across the Trust. Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
Desirable
Working knowledge of a clinical operations environment and how to manage conflicting priorities to ensure projects are delivered. Knowledge of current healthcare policy in the NHS and how this applies to the local health economy.
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.
Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
162 City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)