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Job overview

Here at the Royal United Hospitals Bath, we are working to make a real difference to the lives of people in our community. We are proud to put our people at the heart of everything we do and we strive to create an environment where everyone matters.

As the Head of Improvement you will have the ability to work at the forefront of improvement knowledge by interpreting national guidance and applying your expertise to lead the Improvement Hub Team to oversee the development, delivery and application of the Improvement Practice at RUH.

To succeed you will demonstrable experience of leading transformational change in a complex organisation, with a track record of achievement for local people and ability to learn, reflect and develop. You utilise your knowledge of improvement A3s and other relevant project management methods/tools to provide assurance on progress, escalation and cascade mechanisms.

As an individual you will build confidence internally and externally through the use of highly effective interpersonal and communications skills to develop positive relationships regarding strategic objectives and the use of the Improvement Practice to support performance improvement. 

We encourage you to contact Paran Govender, Chief Operating Officer at [email protected] to discuss this opportunity further.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than 04 July 2024 

Interviews will take place on Friday 12^th July, 2024.

Main duties of the job

• Key responsibilities include leading the planning and operational delivery of the Trust Improvement Programme and overall management of the Improvement Hub team to include appropriate deployment to facilitate delivery of agreed plans and objectives.

• The postholder will work proactively with the Associate Director of Improvement and Deputy Medical Director (Transformation) across the organisation and wider system, overseeing the development of the annual Improvement Programme and playing a key role in delivery of the 3 year Improvement Practice development plan. This will also include the development of system for improvement across the system partners
• Lead the planning and organisation of the Trust Improvement Programme and make a significant contribution to the development of the 3 Year Improvement Practice development plan, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Improvement and Deputy Medical Director (Transformation). This will entail significant discussion and planning across the whole organisation, making a significant contribution to the development of key organisational strategies.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.