Job overview

The Continuous Improvement Lead, a vital function of the Network Management Office,  contributes significantly to the Network’s purpose: to foster and facilitate collaborative approaches to developing Neurosurgery services in the North West of England.

New to the region and in its establishment phase, this is an exciting time to join the Network.  In this role, you will be uniquely able to develop the Network's improvement programme and embed continuous improvement culture and science.

We seek a talented professional who can embed continuous improvement cultures and science to initiate improvement methodology and collaboratively produce improvement benefits with local teams.

As an expert, the role brings insight and consultation, collaboratively producing improvement projects with providers and partners to improve service access, outcomes and experience.

Main duties of the job

The role works across the Network independently and is responsible for the whole continuous improvement process, enabling significant aspects of the Network's strategy.  Close working relationships with Network leaders, and broader collaboration are key.

The Continuous Improvement Lead develops the Network's improvement programme and embeds continuous improvement culture and science.  The role is pivotal in providing the Network with expertise and advice.

Central to the role are five responsibilities:

1. Strategic - Lead the Continuous Improvement Programme, implementing improvement culture and science to the Network
2. People - Engage, consult, include, and proactively plan with providers, stakeholders (including patients and the public), and partners
3. Professional acumen - Skillfully navigate the Continuous Improvement Programme amongst the broader Network and system
4. Outcomes focus - Deliver planned improvement outcomes, evaluate their impact and grow the Network's continuous improvement capabilities
5. Collaboration and partnerships - Develop collaborative approaches and partnerships to enhance plans

For detailed information please review the attached documents.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.