At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Trust's efficiency initiatives and oversee the Cost Improvement Programme.
- Company: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, committed to quality healthcare and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous staff benefits, including development opportunities and NHS pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare efficiency and patient experience.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in programme management required.
The predicted salary is between 58349 - 71315 £ per year.
The Head of Efficiencies is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, governance and delivery of the Trust‑wide Cost Improvement Programme and associated productivity and transformation initiatives. Working with a high degree of autonomy and accountable to the Director of Strategic Finance and CFO, the postholder will provide expert programme leadership, assurance and challenge to Executive Directors, Divisional Leaders and Clinical Operational Leads to ensure sustainable financial, operational and quality outcomes.
The role leads the Trust’s efficiency delivery function, including direct line management of the efficiency delivery team, and acts as an internal consultant to build organisational capability in efficiency, productivity and project delivery. The postholder will ensure robust planning, performance management, benefits realisation and risk mitigation across a complex portfolio of interdependent programmes, maintaining pace, grip and delivery while safeguarding quality, safety and patient experience.
- Lead and oversee delivery of the Trust‑wide Cost Improvement Programme and associated productivity and transformation initiatives, ensuring agreed financial, operational and quality outcomes are achieved.
- Provide Trust‑wide oversight of efficiency performance, proactively identifying risks, dependencies and capacity issues, and leading recovery actions where delivery is at risk.
- Act as the senior internal expert on efficiency, productivity and programme management, supporting Executive, Divisional and Clinical leaders to deliver sustainable change.
- Lead and manage the efficiency delivery team, ensuring effective allocation of resources, high performance and development of organisational capability.
- Ensure robust programme governance, benefits realisation, data quality and reporting through the Trust’s PMO and Executive governance structures.
- Work closely with Finance and Information teams to validate savings, align delivery with financial plans and support sound decision‑making.
- Champion a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, continuous improvement and collaboration in line with Trust values and strategic objectives.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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