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Assistant Director, Efficiency Programme, Worthing
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Client:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
02e70f1c59aa
Job Views:
10
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
This opportunity it open to internal applicants only, on a 12 month, secondment basis.
Proposed interview date: Thursday 11th September
Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive lasting change across our Trust? We’re looking for a strategic thinker and operational expert to play a key leadership role in the design and delivery of our £110m Efficiency & Productivity Programme, reducing waste at scale ensuring we use our resource in the best way possible for patient care.
Main duties of the job
In this influential senior post, you’ll lead a team of around 18, collaborating with Executives, clinical and corporate leaders to scope, plan, and track impactful cost improvement and productivity projects. You’ll champion best practice methodologies, support divisional delivery, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the Trust.
Location: Across Trust sites
Hours: Full-time
Be part of a team delivering excellent care, everywhere.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key to this role is your ability to interpret complex data, provide clear governance, lead on the QIA process and manage benefits realisation—ensuring each scheme delivers measurable value. You’ll need exceptional programme management skills, strong financial acumen, and the confidence to challenge constructively at all levels. Experience in NHS operations or clinical settings, alongside formal project management training, is highly desirable.
If you’re passionate about improving services, motivated by efficiency, and ready to lead high-profile transformation at scale—join us.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to masters level in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* Accredited project management qualification, such as Prince II or equivalent
Experience
* Knowledge of health service management, including change management
* Practical experience of implementing medium to large scale improvement projects, including definition, design, delivery and evaluation
* Project management expertise including cost, quality and risk management
* Budget responsibilities and management
* Previous extensive experience in either operational or clinical acute hospital settings
* Knowledge of, or training in, lean improvement methodologies
* Evidence of delivering service re-design and new models of care
Skills
* Strong analytic skills and knowledge of how to use data appropriately and correctly.
* Analysis of performance data, capacity and demand data, assessment of projects, identification of areas for collaborative working /expert analysis of performance/service redesign
* Written and verbal presentation skills in relation to complex information
* Advanced IT skills in particular PowerPoint and Excel
* Able to analyse & interrogate complex data
* Use of data in projects that has enabled change
* To be able to review evidence to generate options and take autonomous decisions to facilitate resolution in relation to project scoping and delivery
* Experience of MS Project or equivalent project management software
Equality Diversity & Inclusions
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
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