Transformation Programme Manager

Department Transformation TeamBand 8a £55,690 - £62,682 per annumHours 37. 5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible workingWe are seeking a Transformation Programme Manager with a real enthusiasm for improving healthcare services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving efficiencies through developing and implementing change initiatives that will enhance patient care and staff experience. What You’ll Do Lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas that drive efficiency, improve service delivery and enhance patient experience.

Work closely with clinical, operational and corporate teams both within and outside the Trust to identify and implement best practices. Use data and insights to inform decision-making and ensure positive, measurable outcomes. Engage stakeholders at all levels, ensuring collaboration and commitment to change. Who You Are An autonomous and skilled Programme Manager with experience in change management, service reviews and delivering efficiency schemes. Caring about the NHS, with a drive to make local healthcare services the best they can be. An excellent communicator and collaborator, able to influence and engage diverse teams.

Analytical and solution-focused, with the ability to turn challenges into opportunities for improvement in patient outcomes. Join Us and Be the ChangeInterviews 13 August 2025'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'If you’re looking for a role where your contribution makes a real impact, where you can lead transformation and help shape the future of NHS services, we would love to hear from you. The Transformation Programme Manager will lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas, planning, delivering and monitoring complex change portfolios aligned to the Trust Strategy 2024–2029.

This role is pivotal in achieving elective recovery, digital maturity, integrated care delivery and sustainability goals. The role will require close collaboration across MKUH, the BLMK ICS, and other strategic partners. The postholder will be expected to apply advanced transformation, project and change management techniques to deliver measurable improvements. The Transformation Programme Manager will lead on one or more major initiatives or programme areas which have a range of projects within by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress.

The role will be based in the Transformation Team and will work collaboratively with other colleagues in the Transformation Team, corporate and divisional management teams and stakeholders across the Trust and wider health economy to ensure a cohesive, consistent, and multi-professional approach to transformation and cost improvement. 'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6. 82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working. ’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024). BenefitsYou can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming.

We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parkingFree refreshmentsGreat flexible working opportunitiesDiscounted gym membershipLease car schemeGenerous annual leave and pension schemeOn site nursery (chargeable)Extensive staff health and well-being programmeMilton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.

The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Lester Job title: Transformation Programme Manager Email address: Nicola. Lester@mkuh. nhs. uk