Change Lead

NHS; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Change Lead to support the Inventory Management Improvement Programme at Yeovil District Hospital. The role involves leading change initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and implementing an inventory management system. The ideal candidate will have clinical knowledge or change management experience, with a focus on effective communication and project management. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including theatre environment.
• Practical knowledge of hospital processes and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead change to implement Point of Care scanning and inventory management system.
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure successful integration.

Skills

Change Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

HND Business

Degree level education

Tools

PRINCE2

LEAN

Six Sigma

Job description

The Change Lead is a new role within the Inventory Management Improvement Programme (IMIP) at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

The role is primarily based at Yeovil District Hospital, with requirements to work at Musgrove Park Hospital for training and support of the IMIP team as needed.

The key responsibility of the post holder is to support IMIP and clinical colleagues in delivering and implementing an inventory management system (IMS).

You will lead activities such as colleague engagement, scoping, design, process mapping, testing, training, and implementation.

Effective communication and engagement between the IMIP team and clinical service groups are essential, utilizing your knowledge of existing departmental processes to ensure successful integration of the IMS.

Ideally, we seek a candidate with clinical knowledge or change management experience, working at Yeovil District Hospital, with knowledge or experience of departmental processes.

Main duties of the job

The core function involves leading change within a department or theatre to implement Point of Care scanning and integrate an inventory management system. This includes activities like colleague engagement, scoping, process mapping, testing, training, and system implementation.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we support our employees with benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life, including:

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Career development opportunities

Access to our Blue Light Card offers exclusive discounts, along with NHS-specific perks. We foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers idyllic countryside, natural beauty, and coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, just a short drive away, and only two hours to London. The region features excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, making it an ideal place to build your career and future.

Somerset truly has it all—peaceful countryside and vibrant city life, offering something for everyone.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of hospital processes, care pathways, and service improvement
• Educated to HND Business, A level, or equivalent qualification relevant to the role
• Degree level education with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including or in addition to experience working in a theatre environment
• Experience of working within an IT Programme or change environment
• Practical knowledge of Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2) or Change Management (e.g., LEAN/Six Sigma) or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders, securing engagement to deliver change
• Experience managing business process/change initiatives across an organization
• Managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of ward/theatre or outpatient clinic practices
• Practical experience of change management and business redesign
• Knowledge of project planning, implementation, and management using recognized methodologies
• Experience writing complex reports and business documents for diverse audiences
• Experience managing budgets and resources effectively
• Understanding of NHS policies, data protection, and IG Toolkit requirements

Other

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

The salary ranges from £37,338 to £44,962 per year, with flexible working arrangements and occasional weekend work required.