Service Improvement Adviser - North East and Cumbria

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in service redesign and change within health and/or social care in North East England and Yorkshire., Knowledge of health and care structures and commissioning in the region., Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders, including senior clinicians., Proficiency in quality improvement and project management tools..

Key responsibilities:

  • Facilitate service redesign and improvement projects in collaboration with clinicians and Parkinson’s UK staff.
  • Build relationships to influence service improvement across North East England and Yorkshire.
  • Maximise participation in the UK Parkinson's Audit and relevant surveys.
  • Support the development and implementation of service improvement plans using audit results.

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Parkinson's UK Non-profit Organization - Charity SME https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
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Job description

About the role


You’ll use your quality improvement expertise to support health & care professionals with projects and programmes, equipping them with the latest tools, resources, evidence and data to develop and improve services for people with Parkinson’s.


You’ll support the development of a vibrant national network, working in collaboration with the Professional Engagement team and the regional clinical leads. You’ll also work with health and care professionals and Parkinson’s UK colleagues to respond to any threats to Parkinson's services and effect positive change.


This role is being advertised on a fixed term contract until 30th April 2026


You’ll work 28 hours a week


You’ll be paid £31,045.97 per year


What you’ll do:


  • Facilitate health and care service redesign and improvement projects in collaboration with clinicians, Parkinson’s UK staff and people living with Parkinson’s and drawing on the principles of co-production
  • Build relationships to influence service improvement across North East England and Yorkshire, and support the development of a vibrant national network
  • Maximise participation in the UK Parkinson's Audit and relevant surveys
  • Support health & care services to develop and implement service improvement plans, using the results of the UK Parkinson's Audit as a lever
  • Promote the Excellence network funding opportunities, providing support where appropriate with the development of business cases and grant applications


What you’ll bring:


  • Experience and expertise in service redesign and effecting change within health and/or social care in North East England and Yorkshire
  • Knowledge of health and care structures and commissioning across North East England and Yorkshire
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and manage successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior clinicians
  • Ability to negotiate and influence, with strong report writing and presentation skills
  • Experience in the use of quality improvement and project management tools


Vacancy closes: 19 May 2025


If you feel like this role is right for you, click on apply for more information!

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Industry :
Non-profit Organization - Charity
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Relationship Building
  • Report Writing
  • Social Skills

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