This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
To support delivery of the Trust Improvement agenda through undertaking a range of improvement activities and supporting staff and teams to achieve sustainable improvements. To work collaboratively with teams across the Trust, utilising a range of improvement methodologies
To deliver improvements through facilitation, engagement of stakeholders, analysis, planning and project management
To contribute to organisational learning and the spread of improvement through training, coaching and the sharing of quality improvement tools, techniques and initiatives.
Support teams across the Trust to identify, plan, deliver and sustain improvement initiatives.
Facilitate improvement activities using recognised quality improvement approaches, methods and 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, analysis and 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
This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.
The structure for the team is currently being finalised. While the intention is for this role to report to a Band 7 Lead Improvement Practitioner, this arrangement remains subject to internal approval and recruitment. In the interim, the postholder will report to the Head of Improvement.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact:
John Costello
Head of Improvement
[email protected]
If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you and welcome you to our Improvement Team.
Shortlisting will take place on WC 14/09/26 and interviews will take place on 24/09/26
