Head of Planning and Productivity

This is an exciting opportunity join University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) as the Head of Planning and Productivity. It would suit you if you have experience of leading a function or programme, working in an Acute Hospital, and a commitment to improving the quality, capacity and cost effectiveness of NHS care.
The Planning and Productivity team work across the entire Trust, and collaborate closely with UHS clinical services, a wide range of headquarters / support functions, and colleagues outside the trust in ICBs, Networks and NHS England.
You would work, and deputise when required, for the Director of Planning and Productivity (within the Chief Financial Officer's Directorate). Your role would be to provide strategic leadership for business/service developments, annual and longer-term planning, and financial and productivity improvement across the Trust., Lead development, and organise the delivery and oversight, of programmes contributing to productivity and financial improvement within UHS (whilst maintaining quality of care to patients).
Provide strategic leadership for the Planning function within UHS, including the development of processes, education programmes, and quality assurance.
Lead the development of more complex appraisals and proposals which are of significant importance to the Trust as a whole, including formal bids or cases for HIOW ICB and NHS England approval.
Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan, including assessment of external requirements, coordination between UHS functions, and preparation of options to respond to key Trust challenges.
Work closely with senior leaders, directors, and clinicians across the organisation, and with colleagues outside the trust in ICBs, Networks and NHS England., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

You will probably have had significant experience in leading a function or programme and in managing people.
You will have broad experience with the NHS and experience in an Acute Hospital setting will be a significant advantage.
Business management qualifications and / or experience would be beneficial, for example in business case preparation, project/programme management, or financial management.
In addition to your experience and skills, a strong and enduring commitment to improving both the quality and cost-effectiveness of NHS services is essential.

Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.