Improvement Advisor

The Improvement Advisor will be part of the central team that has been established to coordinate the QI programme and act as the organisation's internal resource for improvement science. The role will require travel across the geography of the Trust. The post holder will possess a deep understanding of improvement methodology and will support and coordinate numerous QI projects at different levels in the Trust. The post holder will teach on improvement methodology and represent the QI programme at numerous internal and external learning events.

Do you want to be part of delivering high quality care that inspires people to have hope that recovery is possible, even from serious mental illness?, We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Quality Improvement team as an Improvement Advisor., This post would be particularly suitable for someone who isenthusiastic and motivated to improve the safety and quality of care we deliver to people using our services and is also looking to grow and develop their skills and career progression. Someone who has high energy and enthusiasm for change and can use this to motivate others. Someone who is flexible, adaptive, and able to work on several projects/pieces of work at the same time, managing conflicting demands on their time. Someone who has exceptional interpersonal communication skills, extensive working knowledge of IT, and a strong understanding of measurement for improvement or a commitment to achieving this expertise. Experience in coaching and mentorship is useful. The ability to challenge constructively and think outside the box is also important.

If so, we want you to join our Quality Improvement team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust!

We are the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental health problems, drug and alcohol problems and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We employ 2,300 staff across 56 sites, serving a population of 1.3 million.

Our core purpose is to work with people and lead communities in improving their mental and physical health and wellbeing for a better life; through delivering excellent and responsive prevention, diagnosis, early intervention, treatment, and care., Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.