Deputy Managing Director of Improvement Networks | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Posting date:	20 June 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£105,385 - £121,271 pa inclusive
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	20 July 2025
Location:	London, W2 1NY
Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7295846/290-CR-890

Summary

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.

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.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..



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.


This advert closes on Sunday 6 Jul 2025