Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Programme Director - Large Scale Change
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, serving a diverse population across Greater Manchester and beyond. As we continue to transform the way we deliver care, we are seeking an exceptional Programme Director (VSM) for Large Scale Change to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our ambitious improvement agenda.
About the Role
Reporting to the Trust Director of Improvement and working closely with the Chief Delivery Officer, this senior leadership role will lead the development, implementation, and delivery of a portfolio of large-scale transformation and improvement programmes that support safer, more effective, and sustainable services for patients, carers, and staff.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly experienced improvement leader with a proven track record of delivering complex organisational change within healthcare. You will work across organisational boundaries to embed a culture of continuous improvement, supporting leaders and teams to translate strategic ambitions into practical actions and measurable outcomes. As a visible and influential leader, you will champion MFT’s values, foster innovation, and help build the capability, systems, and culture required to ensure continuous improvement becomes part of everyday practice across the Trust.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive a portfolio of complex, cross-organisational improvement and transformation programmes, ensuring delivery of measurable benefits across quality, operational performance, workforce, finance, patient experience, and staff experience.
- Work with senior clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to provide expert leadership and advice on large-scale change and organisational improvement, including urgent and emergency care improvement, pathway redesign, flow optimisation, and performance recovery.
- Establish robust governance arrangements, monitor programme outcomes, track benefits realisation, and ensure improvement priorities remain aligned to organisational strategy.
- Coach and support leaders at all levels, helping teams build the confidence, skills, and capability to lead and sustain improvement locally.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across MFT, the wider health and care system, academic partners, and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, while promoting a culture of improvement supported by effective use of data, digital technologies, and evidence-based improvement methodologies.
About MFT
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are an ambitious organisation, serving over 1 million patients and users annually through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are a driving force for innovation, clinical excellence, and system leadership across Greater Manchester.
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As a senior leader at MFT, you will shape strategy and transformation at scale, working alongside a diverse, high-performing executive team. Our £3bn plus turnover and leading-edge digital infrastructure, including the Hive EPR, enable us to deliver integrated, patient-centred care and drive continuous improvement.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, values-led culture where your expertise, vision, and leadership will directly influence organisational direction and population health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a supportive, collaborative environment.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Debra Collins
- Job title: Business Manager
- Email address: debra.collins2@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 7015641
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