Improvement Manager - Band 7

The role requires significant experience of leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives within a complex healthcare environment, with a strong understanding of improvement science, change management and human factors principles. The post holder will have practical expertise in teaching and applying quality improvement methodology, including measurement, facilitation techniques and the ability to deliver sustainable improvements. Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating education programmes is essential, alongside the ability to coach and develop staff at all levels of the organisation.

The role requires excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making, and present findings and recommendations clearly. The successful candidate will have experience of leading multidisciplinary projects, engaging stakeholders across organisational boundaries and influencing change without direct authority. They will be skilled in preparing high-quality reports and presentations and will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering measurable impact.

The post holder will be an effective innovator and relationship builder, able to inspire and motivate others, foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and support the embedding of quality improvement as a core approach to achieving the Trust's strategic objectives.

Oversee the further development of the Gloucestershire Safety and Quality Improvement Academy (GSQIA), ensuring the effective delivery and sustainability of its programmes.

Oversee the GSQIA education programmes, supporting the development of these capabilities across the organisation.

Support the Associate Director of Improvement in embedding improvement methodology as a core approach to delivering the Trust's strategic objectives.

Contribute to the development of organisational improvement strategy, policies, frameworks and guidance.

Lead and support the delivery of quality improvement projects and programmes aligned to Trust priorities, objectives and strategic goals.

Use data, measurement and evaluation techniques to assess the impact of improvement initiatives and inform decision-making.

Support the production of Trust-wide improvement assurance reports, performance updates and committee papers, providing analysis of progress, risks, outcomes and impact.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the South West, providing a wide range of acute, specialist and emergency services to the people of Gloucestershire and beyond. With services delivered across Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital and community locations, we are committed to delivering outstanding car

Join the Improvement and Delivery Portfolio and play a key role in supporting trust-wide improvement activities. Working as part of a dynamic improvement team, you will help embed Quality Improvement (QI) principles and methodology across the organisation, support the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives, and work collaboratively with clinical and corporate teams to identify, implement, and sustain meaningful improvements. The role focuses on building improvement capability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that changes deliver measurable benefits for patients, staff, and services.

Qualifications and Training

Desirable: - Qualification or training in Human Factors or a related discipline

Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Atributes