Head of Efficiency, Value and Improvement (EVI)

Head of Efficiency, Value and Improvement (EVI) Band 8c

Main area Head of Programme Management Office Grade Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 246-COR

Site County Hall Town Norwich Salary £79,504 - £91,609 gross per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and delivering efficiency improvements? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Efficiency, Value and Improvement (EVI) PMO Team at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

The EVI PMO Team is at the heart of the Trust's journey to enhance efficiency, productivity, and value, while prioritising clinical, operational, and quality outcomes. As a growing and dynamic team, we are dedicated to supporting the Trust in achieving financial sustainability through transformative projects that improve the quality and delivery of its services.

We are seeking aHead of EVI Programme Management Office (PMO) to play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive, leadership, and management teams. You will lead Trust-wide change initiatives designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our services, ultimately benefiting both patients and staff.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy managing significant programmes of work, and have a passion for driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a pivotal leadership role in driving the success of the Efficiency, Value, and Improvement (EVI) PMO by supporting and facilitating multiple high-priority programmes and projects simultaneously.

They will ensure that all initiatives are delivered at pace while embedding sustainable change across the Trust. Operating with significant autonomy, the post holder will act as a key partner to the Executive Directors, senior clinicians, operational managers, and a range of internal and external stakeholders. Their ability to influence and lead at all levels of the Trust will be critical to the success of this role.

Working for our organisation

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have included our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities.

Person specification Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent.
• Evidence of formal training in coaching techniques.
• Relevant portfolio, project and / or programme management qualifications such as P30, MSP, Prince2, at Practitioner level with current CPD.

Experience

• Experience of working across Trust and professional boundaries to achieve common goals
• Experience of delivering transformational, sustainable improvement into Operational Business Units, Divisions, Localities, regional teams.
• Experience of applying structured Cost Improvement Programme management processes.
• Previous experience on a Health Service major project within a provider environment.
• Running a financial grip and control programme for a trust in deficit.

Skills

• Ability to coach colleagues at all levels to improve Trust capability.
• Ability to plan and implement a project from conception through to completion, writing and editing Trustwide PIDs.
• Ability to write and present accurate and concise reports to various groups at all levels and to use them to influence others at decision making levels.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of and commitment to the values and goals of the Trust making sure that the patient is at the heart of all we do.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification) We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.