Head of Transformation

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Head of Transformation to lead initiatives that improve healthcare delivery across Devon. This role demands outstanding leadership skills to inspire teams, champion change, and enhance care quality amidst the NHS's challenges. Join a diverse team committed to making impactful improvements while enjoying professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering measurable outcomes and improving processes.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation in healthcare.
• Ability to influence at all levels and foster an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of transformation and improvement work.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Transformation Team.
• Manage resources and ensure delivery of strategic priorities.

Skills

Exceptional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Team motivation

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

As part of a leadership restructure we are seeking an outstanding Head of Transformation to lead the day to day delivery of our wide ranging programme of transformation and improvement work.

You will provide leadership and direction to the Transformation Team, planning work, managing team resources, and ensuring delivery of strategic priorities. You will work closely with operational teams across the organisation to understand their needs and requirements and to develop programmes of work that meet Trust requirements. You will champion a culture of improvement and transformation – inspiring and supporting colleagues to build confidence and to trial new ways of working. You will celebrate successes and share learning to inspire further innovations.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

There has never been a more important time to take a transformational approach to healthcare in order to make the best possible use of our precious resources and provide the best possible care to our patients.

The Transformation Team at the RDUH has a strong track record of delivering real benefits for the population of Devon. We support teams across acute, community and corporate areas to transform and improve services by focussing on productivity, quality, safety, and financial delivery – all essential to respond to the current pressures that the NHS is facing and to support the Trust’s ability to deliver our 25/26 operating plan and achieve financial balance.

In the challenging times the NHS is experiencing, we need brilliant people to support our front line teams to improve services – by empowering teams, building skills and confidence, and inspiring people to work together to find creative solutions to challenges. In return, we offer a supportive and trusting environment, development opportunities, and the chance to immerse yourself in work that makes a real difference to patients and colleagues.

As part of a leadership restructure we are seeking an outstanding Head of Transformation to lead the day to day delivery of our wide ranging programme of transformation and improvement work.

You will provide leadership and direction to the Transformation Team, planning work, managing team resources, and ensuring delivery of strategic priorities. You will work closely with operational teams across the organisation to understand their needs and requirements and to develop programmes of work that meet Trust requirements. You will champion a culture of improvement and transformation – inspiring and supporting colleagues to build confidence and to trial new ways of working. You will celebrate successes and share learning to inspire further innovations.

If you have the following, we would love to hear from you:

• A strong track record of delivering measurable outcomes, improving processes, and managing change.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation or improvement programs within healthcare.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to motivate teams and foster an inclusive culture.
• The ability to balance long-term vision with short-term objectives and operational delivery.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours/week Monday - Friday (Flexible/Hybrid working available)

Interview Date:Wednesday 2nd July

For further information please contact:Khalia Lancaster-Thomas, Associate Director of Transformation [e-mail]

Pay:The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.