Employer North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of North Tees Town Stockton on Tees Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/03/2026 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 7
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.
Job overview
UHT has developed its first group strategy underpinned by clinical transformation proposals together with proposals to transform our corporate services.
This is an exciting role in which the post holder will play a central part in supporting the further development and implementation of the generational transformation envisaged by the UHT strategy.
The role is fundamental to ensuring the group embeds the principles of continuous improvement into the strategy by responding to new developments externally and internally and providing analysis to support decisions and communications.
The post holder will work across the UHT group, and its two statutory organisations and across a wide range of specialties including working with very senior corporate and clinical staff.
The role will support 1. the provision of strategic insight and analysis for the further development of the strategy and 2. the delivery of detailed and challenging engagement with internal and external partners.
The post will be hosted by North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of UHT
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for Planning Development
Organises own day to day work and exercises a high level of autonomy and self-motivation while planning work around key project dates and deadlines.
Ensures that development meetings are arranged at appropriate intervals and at times that take into account the other responsibilities of the clinical board members.
Ensures that appropriate reports are circulated prior to meetings, and that minutes and action points are produced. Ensures that the group has the required agendas, information and decision options to effectively govern the project and that other relevant stakeholders are appropriately briefed about progress and issues relating to the project.
Responsible for challenging the senior clinical and corporate leaders appropriately, and in a timely manner, where decisions are being made which contradict the agreed plans/ output specifications of the project.
Identifies potential interdependency issues either within or outside the project board and uses negotiation and planning skills to resolve these, or escalates them to the triumvirate/ programme manager.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Ensures that there are appropriate attendees and meeting arrangements/facilitation are in place in order to progress key issues.
May be required to take notes for circulation to the wider programme/project team
Ensures that reporting (format tbc) is in place and is completed according to appropriate timescales
Person specification
Qualifications
* Knowledge of specific area acquired through degree or equivalent experience
* Strategic and/or change management skills gained from postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
* Project Management Qualification
* Research or analytical qualification
Experience
* Experience in supporting significant change initiatives and developing complex project plans
* Proven experience in engaging successfully with a range of stakeholders
* Experience of using influencing and negotiation techniques
* Experience of producing written reports and relating to complex information and data
* Use of appropriate communications and techniques to motivate and inspire others to act
* Experience of developing analysis of strategic options and drawing a clear recommendation
* Experience in presenting to larger audiences which can be challenging
* Experience in developing high quality presentations using MS powerpoint
* Experience as a formal project manager.
* Experience in an analytical role using sophisticated analytical techniques
* Experience in a research background covering in-depth analysis
Knowledge
* In depth knowledge and experience in supporting significant change initiatives
* Ability to analyse and assess information from multiple sources to inform options appraisals/ business cases
* Can demonstrate the ability to work alongside and constructively challenge decision making where appropriate including of very senior staff.
* Self starter who is able to develop options and clearly communicate the impact of different options on the timescales, costs and benefits realisation trajectories to senior staff
* Able to communicate a clear vision and direction to motivate teams and foster an environment where groups and individuals can achieve better outcomes for patients including to senior staff and external stakeholders .
* The ability to communicate highly complex information where there are barriers to acceptance, using the highest level of interpersonal skills
* High quality Excel skills
* Workshop design and facilitation skills
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the subject matter of the clinical or corporate area
Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.
Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.
New Starters – Probationary Period
For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.
Working Hours
If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Disability
We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.
We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.
Further Important Information
Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.
Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.
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