The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Deputy Director of Planning & Transformation
The closing date is 29 May 2026
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Director of Planning & Transformation in a senior strategic leadership role who will be responsible for leading the Planning & Transformation function across two partner NHS Trusts.
The successful applicant will be educated to degree level (or with equivalent experience) along with significant senior management experience within the NHS or comparable complex organisation.
Main duties of the job
* Deputise for the Director of Planning & Transformation at Board Committee and system level
* Lead the development, coordination and delivery of the annual NHS planning cycle for both Trusts
* Drive transformation and productivity improvement aligned to national policy (including the NHS 10-Year Plan and system priorities)
* Oversee benchmarking, performance analytics, and identification of efficiency opportunities
* Lead the identification and delivery of commercial opportunities across both organisations
* Ensure robust programme governance, delivery discipline, and measurable impact across transformation programmes
* Be responsible for monitoring and reporting progress against the overall transformation programmes
* Provide assurance to relevant stakeholders on the Group's transformation programmes
About us
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non‑clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high‑quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
* Degree Level Education or equivalent experience
* Programme Management Qualification or Equivalent experience
Experience/Knowledge
* Significant senior management experience within the NHS or a comparable complex organisation
* Proven track record of leading planning processes at organisational or system level
* Strong knowledge of productivity, efficiency, and benchmarking methodologies
* Experience of developing business cases and financial models.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Finance Department, Shrewsbury Business Park
£94,356 to £108,814 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
223-DPT-392
Job locations
Finance Department, Shrewsbury Business Park
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