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Job Description
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- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
- Practical knowledge of hospital processes, care pathways and service improvement
- Educated to HND Business, or A level or equivalent qualification relating to role
- Educated to degree level and have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience including and / or minimum 5 years' experience working in a theatre environment.
- Experience of working within an IT Programme or change environment
- Has practical knowledge of Project Management skills (e.g. PRINCE 2) or Change management (eg LEAN/Six Sigma process) (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
- Experience in working within a project management environment delivering business process/change initiatives across an organisation
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- Sound working knowledge of working practices within a ward/ theatres or out-patient clinic environment
- Knowledge and practical experience of change management and business re-design
- Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology
- Experience of writing complex reports and business documents for a wide range of audiences
- Experience in managing budgets / effective resource management
- Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology
- Customer Relationships and delivery of service improvements
- Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements
- Practical knowledge of hospital processes, care pathways and service improvement
- Educated to HND Business, or A level or equivalent qualification relating to role
- Educated to degree level and have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience including and / or minimum 5 years' experience working in a theatre environment.
- Experience of working within an IT Programme or change environment
- Has practical knowledge of Project Management skills (e.g. PRINCE 2) or Change management (eg LEAN/Six Sigma process) (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change
- Experience in working within a project management environment delivering business process/change initiatives across an organisation
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- Sound working knowledge of working practices within a ward/ theatres or out-patient clinic environment
- Knowledge and practical experience of change management and business re-design
- Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology
- Experience of writing complex reports and business documents for a wide range of audiences
- Experience in managing budgets / effective resource management
- Knowledge of project planning, implementation and management using project planning tools and recognised project management methodology
- Customer Relationships and delivery of service improvements
- Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection & IG Toolkit requirements
Job summary
The Change lead is an exciting new role within the Inventory management Improvement programme (IMIP), at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
The role will be predominately based at Yeovil District Hospital but will also be required to work from Musgrove Park Hospital for training and supporting the IMIP team when as required.
The post holder key role will be to support the IMIP and clinical colleagues with the delivery and implementation of an inventory management system (IMS).
You will be expected to lead activities such as, colleague engagement, scoping activities, design, process mapping, testing, training and implementation.
provide clear communication and engagement between the IMIP team and clinical service groups utilising knowledge and experience of existing department processes to deliver effective integration of the IMS.
Ideally we are looking for a candidate who has clinical knowledge or change experience ,who is working at Yeovil District Hospital and has knowledge / experience of the departmental processes.
Main duties of the job
The core function of this role will be to lead change in a given department or theatre to implement Point of Care scanning and the integration of an inventory management system. This will involve activities such as, colleague engagement, scoping, process mapping, testing, training and implementation of the Inventory management systems.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year flexible working and may occasionally be required to work weekend
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-2328
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the position.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the position.
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer's website
About the company
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