Improvement Manager - Band 7

Job summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Improvement, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Trust strategic objectives and embedding continuous improvement, across clinical, corporate and operational services. Working in partnership with the transformation team, clinical leaders, frontline teams, and senior stakeholders, the post holder will identify opportunities for improvement, facilitate service redesign, and lead improvement projects from diagnosis through to implementation, evaluation and sustainability.

The role will provide expert advice on quality improvement methodology, measurement and change management, whilst coaching, mentoring and developing staff capability through education, facilitation and training programmes. The post holder will oversee the further development of the Gloucestershire Safety and Quality Improvement Academy (GSQIA), including oversight of training programmes, ensuring the Trust continues to build capabilities at scale.

The post holder will analyse and present complex information, prepare reports and presentations and support organisational priorities through the effective application of improvement science and evidence-based practice. Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing skills and the ability to lead multiple programmes of work simultaneously are essential to success in the role.

Main duties of the job

The role requires significant experience of leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives within a complex healthcare environment, with a strong understanding of improvement science, change management and human factors principles. The post holder will have practical expertise in teaching and applying quality improvement methodology, including measurement, facilitation techniques and the ability to deliver sustainable improvements. Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating education programmes is essential, alongside the ability to coach and develop staff at all levels of the organisation.

The role requires excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making, and present findings and recommendations clearly. The successful candidate will have experience of leading multidisciplinary projects, engaging stakeholders across organisational boundaries and influencing change without direct authority. They will be skilled in preparing high-quality reports and presentations and will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering measurable impact.

The post holder will be an effective innovator and relationship builder, able to inspire and motivate others, foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and support the embedding of quality improvement as a core approach to achieving the Trust's strategic objectives.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the South West, providing a wide range of acute, specialist and emergency services to the people of Gloucestershire and beyond. With services delivered across Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital and community locations, we are committed to delivering outstanding car

Join the Improvement and Delivery Portfolio and play a key role in supporting trust-wide improvement activities. Working as part of a dynamic improvement team, you will help embed Quality Improvement (QI) principles and methodology across the organisation, support the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives, and work collaboratively with clinical and corporate teams to identify, implement, and sustain meaningful improvements. The role focuses on building improvement capability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that changes deliver measurable benefits for patients, staff, and services.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

318-26-T0670

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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