Value for Patients Associate Director

Value for Patients Associate Director – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Join to apply for the Value for Patients Associate Director role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust MFT's Value for Patients Associate Director supports the Value for Patients Director with strategic development of the Trust’s “Value based Healthcare” approach that contributes to long term financial sustainability and emphasizes patient benefit, harm avoidance and equity of access to treatment. The postholder works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust continues to provide safe and clinically effective services for the people of Greater Manchester. MFT is committed to ensuring value for our patients and communities by making best use of our resources so every patient receives the best possible care while optimising the use of available healthcare resources. The postholder is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of MFT’s Value for Patient Programme and managing the Value for Patient Productivity and Programme Management Office (PMO) team, established to manage the large‑scale financial improvement programme. This includes the development, monitoring, challenge and support to the delivery of the portfolio of programmes that support major productivity and cost improvement, and income recovery. The postholder will engage key internal and external stakeholders in the planning and delivery of these programme objectives through change and improvement management to secure optimal service outcomes. Required skills include considerable collaborative working across all Clinical Groups, strong project management, facilitation and negotiation skills, and a ‘can‑do’ attitude with a strong focus on delivery. The role supports the annual Value for Patients Programme to ensure performance and strategic targets are met and contribute to organisational objectives, including effective use of resources and financial improvement. The postholder must have in‑depth professional knowledge and experience of financial management, hospital operations, performance management, information systems and staff management through an operational role. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading integrated healthcare provider with the largest specialty services group and the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through 10 hospitals and extensive community services. The Trust employs over 30 000 staff and is at the forefront of system leadership, innovation and transformation across Greater Manchester. As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence and influence Trust‑wide transformation, working collaboratively with Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff and communities. We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high‑impact projects, develop future talent and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development. For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Tom Newbound Job title: Interim Director Value for Patients Email address: Tom.Newbound@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161276885 Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Business Development and Sales Industry Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr