Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview This is a great opportunity to join Guy’s and St Thomas’ as a Strategy Manager and be part of a forward looking organisation in the heart of the capital. You will have the opportunity to develop your career, broaden your horizons and shape the strategic agenda of the Trust as part of the strategy and partnership’s team. As a key member of the team you will gain excellent strategic experience and knowledge with scope to develop the role, duties and responsibilities according to your skills, development needs and interests and in line with the adapting portfolios of the team. This is a permanent post although secondments will be considered. For informal enquiries please contact Jennifer Morris, Deputy Director of Strategy on [email protected]. Main duties of the job The Strategy Manager will lead and support: Development of Trust strategy. Development of other strategies, including as the strategy business partner for one or more Trust clinical groups and corporate teams. Trust-wide strategic input into external projects, such as specialised services, leading and participating in networks, and acute provider collaboration across South East London and beyond. The design, planning, delivery and evaluation of complex and collaborative Trust-wide and/or partnership strategic projects, including financial management of the project, as required. Strategic advice and analysis to the Chef Strategy Officer and other members of the Trust Executive Committee. Identification and management of key dependencies and interfaces between strategic projects and programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with personal values aligned to the Trust values. You will have a solid understanding of the wider health and social care provider and commissioning context and strategic management experience. You will have an ability to swiftly build and sustain strong and trusting relationships with a range of internal and system colleagues, bringing diverse perspectives to the development of strategies and partnerships. Working for our organisation Recruitment to complete this section with updated 'Working for your organisation' wording, new Trust values etc Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full information: Trust-wide strategic planning and projects Participate in and lead on elements of Trust-wide strategy development, including developing the Trust strategy. In doing so, be responsible for the synthesis and presentation of complex data from multiple sources (e.g. service quality, operational, financial, workforce metrics), developing appropriate assumptions and scenarios to support well-evidenced options and recommendations. Deliver research into key strategic developments, assessing available internal and external data, information and insights, seeking stakeholder input, and providing both a summary and detailed analysis as required. Present information in an appropriate format for Executive or Board-level discussions, and assess of possible courses of action for the Trust. This includes both large pieces of work and rapid turnaround projects. Develop and deliver appropriate programmes of engagement and communications in support of strategy projects. Develop implementation plans for key strategic projects, monitoring implementation and milestones. Where leading the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of complex and collaborative Trust-wide and/or partnership strategic projects, ensure appropriate governance, accountability and transparency, utilising best practice. This includes the successful financial management of projects as required. Set (through programme design and relevant approvals processes) and be the day-to-day budget holder for complex Trust strategic programmes as necessary. These programmes may have a development budget of £100,000 or more, and include cross-charging to multiple Trust departments and/or external partners or contractors. These budgets will be overseen and reported to the relevant programme SRO. When leading on a project, as well as line management of staff within the Strategy and Partnerships Team, assume day-to-day management of team members, who are likely to comprise a mix of individuals from the Strategy and Partnerships Team, clinical group and corporate teams and/or external parties. In this role, provide day-to-day management and oversight as well as professional support, working in partnership with their formal line manager as appropriate. Support the development and implementation of policies for strategy and partnership creation, adoption and delivery across the Trust, working with colleagues within the Strategy and Partnerships Team to ensure a coherent approach. To forward scan the policy and strategic environment, including horizon scanning, reviewing and assessing policy changes at Trust, regional and national level, to model the potential impact and implications for the Trust in order to contribute to the identification, prioritisation and development of Trust plans. Produce briefings and presentations for the CEO and CSO, including horizon scanning, reviewing and assessing policy changes at Trust, regional and national level which impact, or have the potential to impact on the Trust. Provide strategic thought leadership and advice to executives and senior managers across the Trusts on health policy, trends and best practice. Make presentations to clinical directorates, local management teams and other staff groups on the strategic environment and the implications for the Trust. Lead for ensuring a visible, accessible strategy presence across the trust through communications, engagement and influencing. Support on Trust-wide strategic input into specific projects, such as the development of specialised services, the Trust’s approach to leading and participating networks, and acute provider collaboration across South East London and beyond. With the Trust’s Corporate Affairs team, lead the planning, preparations and papers for meetings of the Board’s Strategic meetings and the Strategy Transformation and Partnerships Working Group of the Council of Governors. Support oversight of strategic risks (with the Quality and Assurance and Corporate Affairs teams), ensuring the Board Assurance Framework and corporate risk register contains accurate and up to date material on the main strategic risks and their mitigations. Strategic development with clinical groups and corporate teams As a member of the corporate strategy team support the development of strategies and plans in collaboration with clinical groups and corporate functions, ensuring alignment with the overarching Trust strategy and other key clinical and corporate strategies. Work will require working with complex interdependencies and managing both fixed and ambiguous requirements such as detailed business planning targets and large-scale change programmes. As a member of the corporate strategy team, the post holder will: Develop and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with clinical group and corporate team leadership teams and other colleagues. Support the design and development of clinical, academic and supporting strategies. Support the design of delivery and monitoring mechanisms for clinical group, corporate and Trust strategies, aligned to the Trust’s strategy implementation framework. Advise on the strategic context for business planning and support the business planning process as required. Support horizon scanning for the clinical groups and corporate teams as required. Ensure that information on clinical group and corporate strategy delivery is aligned with Trust reporting frameworks. Partnership Working Support the CSO and Deputy Director with external projects or programmes, including as part of King’s Health Partners, Integrated Care Systems, Acute Provider Collaborative, specialised services and work with other provider Trusts and networks. Work in cross-functional teams with external partners to develop strategies and plans, working across organisations, professional boundaries and service areas. As part of the strategy team, ensure that the Trust is appropriately represented on partnership bodies across the local health economy, deputising for the CSO and Deputy Director of Strategy where necessary. Liaise with colleagues within clinical and corporate services to ensure that the strategy team is appropriately briefed on emerging service-specific plans. Liaise with colleagues within the Trust to ensure that the strategy team is appropriately briefed on issues with local commissioners, including demand management initiatives, and the impact it may have on the Trust. Other Co-ordinate and prepare responses to relevant consultation exercises, providing recommendations to the CSO for appropriate corporate responses. Review and summarise relevant national policies and developments, providing briefings for the strategy team, Board of Directors, Trust Executive Committee and Governors as appropriate. Research other organisations recognised as delivering best practice. Represent the Trust on appropriate external networks. Promote the reputation of the team by demonstrating highly professional conduct consistent with the Trust’s values. Work across our sites, including community sites, and to work at the sites of partner organisations as necessary for successful delivery of the role. Line manage individuals within the Strategy and Partnerships team, providing professional support and ensuring the wellbeing of all team members. Contribute to the development of the Strategy and Partnership Team, including participating in and leading as requested regular information and discussion sessions on key internal and external strategic opportunities and issues. Support the development and training of staff in the underlying skills and processes to successfully develop a strategy for approval, providing upskilling opportunities to colleagues in clinical and corporate services where appropriate. Co-ordinate the agendas for Strategy and Partnerships team meetings and ensure the actions are followed through. Develop and maintain systems for the sharing of information and intelligence in an appropriate and effective manner. To deputise for the Deputy Director of Strategy, or other members of the strategy team, as required. Person specification Qualifications/Education Essential criteria Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent Post graduate training in Business or NHS Management Skills/Abilities Essential criteria Excellent strategic leadership skills and ability Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and credibility with a wide range of colleagues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Well developed analytical skills with sound judgement in interpreting data and nuances of information Project management & planning skills for activities covering periods spanning over a year and up to 10 years duration Persistence in achieving objectives Ability to juggle competing priorities Proven tact, diplomacy and political awareness Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working IT literacy Well developed influencing skills Experience Essential criteria Minimum five years experience in an operational or strategic role Exposure to and involvement with the development of a strategy, ideally within the NHS Proven track record of working with colleagues in other organisations to deliver improvements/change Proven track record of representing an organisation at a senior level Evidence of training in managerial skills e.g. project management, leadership etc Experience of business case development and review Knowledge Essential criteria Good working knowledge of relevant NHS policy initiatives Good working knowledge of structures and decision making in NHS and Local Authorities Good working knowledge of issues for NHS commissioners and Local Authorities Additional Information Essential criteria Professional approach to executive level work A self starter Flexible approach to work – able to work under own initiative, independently or as an effective team member Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives with constantly changing situations and environments Commitment to Equal Opportunities & Diversity Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Further details / informal visits contact Name Jennifer Morris Job title Deputy Director of Strategy Email address [email protected]