Transformation Support Manager

NHS; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Transformation Support Manager to enable the design and delivery of improvement projects across Cardiac, Renal, and Vascular pathways. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical leaders and ensure project governance and sustainability. A masters level education and proven project management experience are required. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Familiarity with national guidelines and standards for healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Enable the design and delivery of improvement projects across pathways.
• Partner with ODN Managers and clinical leaders.
• Ensure projects are governed and sustainable.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Stress management

Flexibility

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Education

Masters level education

Project management training

Qualification in Service or Quality Improvement

Job description

Job Summary

NHS England funds the Internal Medicine Strategic Network (IMSN). We are in the early stages of building a skilled, multidisciplinary team to lead transformation across specialised services. This is a formative phase that offers the opportunity to help shape how the Strategic Network operates and delivers impact across Cardiac, Renal, and Vascular Operational Delivery Networks.

Main Duties

As a Transformation Support Manager, you will enable the design and delivery of improvement projects across Cardiac, Renal and Vascular pathways. Partnering with ODN Managers and clinical leaders, you will apply structured methodologies to turn strategy into measurable outcomes, ensuring projects are governed, evidenced and sustainable.

About Us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Details Posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year (per annum pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 279-7634844-DEC25

Job locations: Home contract, Hosted by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Worthing, BN11 2DH

Person Specification - Experience / Qualifications (Essential)

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience in a role where quality improvement is key
• Qualification in Service or Quality Improvement techniques or relevant experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Project management training
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and produce comprehensive reports to inform decision-making.
• Experience in training, coaching, and supporting staff in improvement projects and change management.
• Familiarity with national guidelines and standards for healthcare projects.

Person Specification - Skills (Essential)

• High level of emotional resilience to manage a demanding workload and handle sensitive issues.
• Ability to manage stress effectively, especially in high‑pressure situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong leadership skills to provide oversight, direction, and support to project teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the network and with external stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to make informed decisions that impact project success and stakeholder engagement.
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Understanding of the pressures facing the NHS.
• Able to extract, analyse and present information – qualitative and quantitative.
• Excellent up‑to‑date IT (Information Technology) skills including the use of Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Planner and other web‑based systems.

Person Specification - Technical & Analytical (Essential)

• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to inform decision‑making and project improvements.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of project management software and data management tools.
• Experience in benchmarking and auditing services to identify areas for improvement.
• Knowledge of financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Person Specification - Freedom to Act (Essential)

• Ability to work autonomously, liaise and coordinate the Management Team on a day‑to‑day basis and to take appropriate action as necessary.
• Identify and adhere to best practice.
• Responsible for own professional actions and have sufficient autonomy for the delivery of the role.
• Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect these standards.

Person Specification - Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (Essential)

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).