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Deputy Managing Director of Improvement Networks

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£105,385 - £121,271 pa inclusive
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 9
Deadline
06 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Jun 2025

Job overview

NHS Elect is seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Managing Director for Improvement Networks to lead national programmes that improve patient care, support front-line staff and deliver real results across clinical systems.

Hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, NHS Elect has supported improvement across the health service for over 20 years. Our work spans local, regional and national systems – combining a membership model, collaborative clinical networks and bespoke transformation consultancy. We’re a trusted partner, working hand-in-hand with NHS colleagues to co-design solutions that matter.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who can bring credibility, insight and delivery excellence to this key post, ideal candidate will have:

Extensive senior operational management experience in the NHS, including work across both provider trusts and the wider system (e.g. Integrated Care Boards)

A strong track record of designing and delivering complex transformation programmes, including programme director experience.

Proven expertise in measurement for improvement, including impact evaluation, ROI analysis, experience of care metrics, analytical modelling, programme evaluation, and developing training systems to embed this approach.

An inclusive, empowering leadership style with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in establishing and leading large-scale improvement collaboratives or clinical networks.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will:

Provide strategic, operational and financial oversight of a high-profile portfolio of improvement programmes across England.

Lead and develop the Programme Management Office (PMO), including programme managers and administrative support.

Oversee improvement collaboratives focused on urgent and emergency care, elective care, mental health and other national priorities.

Ensure delivery of impactful, scalable transformation through quality improvement methodology, data-driven analysis and collaborative engagement.

Manage complex budgets, workforce planning, and commissioning of new projects.

Represent NHS Elect at national stakeholder meetings and deputise for the Managing Director as required.

Demonstrated ability to lead strategic marketing initiatives and develop innovative approaches to generate income, build brand visibility, and support sustainable growth.

You will work closely with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Royal Colleges and NHS providers to design and deliver large scale improvement programmes across a variety of modalities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.