Workforce Transformation Improvement Lead

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead their workforce transformation program at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role involves implementing best practices to develop a future workforce strategy, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving significant organizational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce transformation and workforce planning.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and workforce challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce transformation and improvement activities.
• Provide expert advice on workforce plans and projects.
• Work with HR to support the Trust's workforce strategy.

Skills

Workforce Transformation

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Degree level qualification

Education to master's level

Leadership and/or management qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the CRH team to lead our programme of work on workforce transformation. This role will provide a real opportunity to make a positive difference in how we work ensuring the Trust implements best practice processes and develops a workforce strategy for the future. You will be experienced in workforce transformation and well-versed in the skills needed to lead and negotiate; with a proven improvement approach.

Main duties of the job

The overall purpose is to lead workforce Transformation and Improvement activities in the organisation. The post holder is responsible for:

- The provision of expert advice relating to workforce transformation and the development of associated plans in line with the Trust's overall transformation programme including with review and realignment of priorities as needed. This will include working closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation to ensure the projects have clear deliverables and realise planned benefits.

- Acting as the Operational lead for high priority workforce transformation programmes.

- Working alongside the HR and OD team to support the delivery of the Trust's wider workforce strategy through workforce transformation.

The Royal Academy of Improvement team

Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:

- Helping bring improvement to life in the organisation.

- Developing and embedding the Trust's approach to improvement including education, training, coaching and direct support.

- Supporting the delivery and project management of high priority Transformation Programmes.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trusts Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, friendly and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and social care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.

Details Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-S&P-7293090

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Degree level qualification
• Education to master's level or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Leadership and/or management qualification.
• Specialist workforce transformation/planning/L&D /HR qualification e.g. Chartered Member.
• CIPD or equivalent expertise and knowledge in learning/education.
• Extensive knowledge of workforce transformation and business/workforce planning, modelling, methodologies and data analysis, mining tools.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare environment and workforce challenges.
• Project management qualification i.e. PRINCE2 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience/ awareness of workforce supply routes in the NHS - apprenticeships, work experience etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
• Coaching and/or mentoring qualification.
• Financial qualification.
• Experience of financial and/or economic modelling.

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working in a strategic workforce role.
• Significant experience of supporting senior leaders in identifying and achieving workforce/resourcing plans.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Significant experience and understanding of workforce transformation programmes, workforce data and analytics.
• Solid experience of people management and development and leading change.
• Designing and delivering workforce transformation activities.
• Experience of financial planning.
• Proven track record in programme design and project management.
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of NHS Policy & Strategy.
• Experience of NHS workforce systems.
• Understanding of the NHS People Plan ambitions and its implications for services.

Desirable

• Experience of developing workforce planning strategy.
• Experience of implementing digital solutions in workforce.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Degree level qualification
• Education to master's level or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Leadership and/or management qualification.
• Specialist workforce transformation/planning/L&D /HR qualification e.g. Chartered Member.
• CIPD or equivalent expertise and knowledge in learning/education.
• Extensive knowledge of workforce transformation and business/workforce planning, modelling, methodologies and data analysis, mining tools.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare environment and workforce challenges.
• Project management qualification i.e. PRINCE2 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience/ awareness of workforce supply routes in the NHS - apprenticeships, work experience etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
• Coaching and/or mentoring qualification.
• Financial qualification.
• Experience of financial and/or economic modelling.

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working in a strategic workforce role.
• Significant experience of supporting senior leaders in identifying and achieving workforce/resourcing plans.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Significant experience and understanding of workforce transformation programmes, workforce data and analytics.
• Solid experience of people management and development and leading change.
• Designing and delivering workforce transformation activities.
• Experience of financial planning.
• Proven track record in programme design and project management.
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of NHS Policy & Strategy.
• Experience of NHS workforce systems.
• Understanding of the NHS People Plan ambitions and its implications for services.

Desirable

• Experience of developing workforce planning strategy.
• Experience of implementing digital solutions in workforce.

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)