The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, including the chance to obtain recognized qualifications in project management. The role requires collaboration across multiple sites in Devon and emphasises inclusivity within the workplace. Employees can expect a flexible working environment, comprehensive NHS benefits, and opportunities for personal growth and leadership in their careers.
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead transformational change in a supportive and inclusive environment?
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Projects and Service Change Manager to be part of an ongoing transformational programme aimed at improving our services and pathways and increasing our elective capacity. This work directly supports our Royal Devon CARE objectives:
- Collaboration and partnerships
- A great place to work
- Recovering for the future
- Excellence and innovation in patient care
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our Transformation Strategy works towards a vision where transformation is embedded in our organisational culture, with Your Brilliant Ideas campaigns and Transformation cafes helping to reach out to all staff. This post offers an excellent opportunity for you to play a key role in delivering change with purpose which will directly improve the care we offer to the population of Devon. The postholder will have the opportunity to manage projects and service change in one or more of the following key transformation programmes - theatres, outpatients, cancer pathways, diagnostics, community services, digital innovation, capital build projects, and environmental sustainability.
The Trust is keen to support all managers to be the best they can be, not only for themselves, but also for the services they support. In addition to the normal salary and considerable NHS employment benefits, we are therefore offering the following support for successful candidates:
- A flexible start date to support relocation and/or leave
- Support to complete a recognised project management or service improvement qualification as well as access to in-house methodologies and expertise
- Dedicated mentoring and support from the senior leadership team
This is a Trust-wide role with a requirement to work across both acute sites in Exeter and Barnstaple, and on occasion at Royal Devon's community sites within Devon. The Transformation team have office bases in Exeter and Barnstaple.
Interview Date: 15th January 2025
To discuss this opportunity in further detail, please feel free to contact: Naomi Hooker, Senior Project Manager for the Outpatients Transformation Programme:
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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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