Head of Strategy, Planning & QI - Band 8B
2 days ago
Lincoln
This key leadership role within Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group (LCHG) supports the Group Assistant Director of Strategy and Planning in delivering the organisation’s strategic vision, objectives and transformation priorities. The post holder leads the development and delivery of strategic and operational plans across clinical and corporate services, ensuring alignment with Integrated Care System (ICS) priorities, the Joint Forward Plan, financial plans and efficiency requirements. The role oversees annual planning and assurance processes, working with Executive Directors and senior leaders to ensure effective governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery of robust plans. It provides leadership to Business Partners supporting care groups with strategy, planning and improvement activities. A key focus is developing organisational improvement capability through Quality Improvement training, coaching and the promotion of best-practice methodologies. The post holder supports delivery of the Integrated Improvement Plan, Outstanding Care Improvement System and wider transformation programmes. The role also leads the monitoring, reporting and assurance of strategic programmes, ensuring progress is tracked, risks are managed, recovery actions implemented and governance requirements met. Success requires strong partnership working across organisational boundaries, particularly to support delivery of the Lincolnshire System Joint Forward Plan and wider system priorities. The Head of Strategy, Planning and Quality Improvement provides strategic leadership for the development and delivery of Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group (LCHG) strategy, annual planning processes and quality improvement programmes. The post holder leads the organisation’s contribution to NHS England and system planning, ensuring alignment with national priorities, the Joint Forward Plan, financial requirements and long‑term objectives. The role is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating operational and strategic plans while strengthening organisational improvement capability. Working with clinical, operational and corporate leaders, the post holder supports improvement, transformation and change programmes that enhance patient outcomes, staff experience and organisational performance. Key responsibilities include analysing national policy, identifying strategic risks and opportunities, supporting planning and efficiency programmes, and developing system partnerships. The role also leads the Quality Improvement function, overseeing training, coaching and capability development, and promoting improvement methodologies across LCHG. The post holder ensures robust governance, assurance and performance reporting, monitors delivery and benefits realisation, manages departmental resources and budgets, and supports innovation, organisational learning and continuous improvement to deliver the Group’s vision and system‑wide ambitions. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have formed a new Group arrangement to improve care across Lincolnshire. This is not a merger; both Trusts retain their statutory names and legal obligations but work together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team as the Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). • Compassionate – we care about people, • Collaborative – we work together as a team, • Innovative – we strive to improve We create environments where staff feel supported, appreciated and part of a team. Our vision, “Caring and building a healthier future for all”, reflects our ambition to be among the best. We support our people to balance work and home life. Flexible working may include remote working, compressed hours, staggered start and finish times or predictable shift patterns. Our benefits package includes a generous NHS Pension Scheme, 27–33 days annual leave, bank work opportunities, family‑friendly policies, wellbeing support, learning and development programmes, financial benefits and staff recognition schemes. Lincolnshire offers an excellent quality of life with friendly communities, affordable living and beautiful countryside. If you want to make a meaningful difference and grow your career in a forward‑thinking, compassionate organisation, LCHG is the place for you. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dave Plumb Job title: Associate Director of Strategy, Planning & QI Email address: dave.plumb@nhs.net Telephone number: 07523 689702 Alternative contact: Jon Singfield, Deputy Director of Strategy, Planning & QI. jon.singfield1@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr