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Improvement Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Stafford, ST163SR

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

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  • Support teams across the Trust toidentify, plan, deliver and sustain improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitate improvement activities using recognised quality improvement approaches,methodsand tools.
  • Coach and support colleagues to develop their improvement knowledge, skills and confidence.
  • Work collaboratively with staff, patients, service users and partners to understand challenges and develop solutions.
  • Support the collection,analysisand presentation of data to inform improvement work and measure impact.
  • Facilitate workshops, meetings and improvement events that engage and empower teams.
  • Share learning, good practice and successful improvement approaches across the organisation.
  • Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement throughout the Trust.
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to support the successful delivery of improvement programmes

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience or training
  • Training in quality improvement techniques in healthcare

Desirable

  • Trained Improvement Practitioner or equivalent improvement qualification.
  • Recognised project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2, or experience or training in project management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver significant improvements in service quality
  • Experience of applying improvement methods across numerous pathways

Desirable

  • Experience of workload management and prioritisation
  • Experience of working in or influencing operational management

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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