Job vacancy: Clinical Outcomes Improvement Manager, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Worthing

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Outcomes and Effectiveness
Grade: Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Brighton/ Worthing base)
Job ref: 279-7770946-MAR26-A

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/04/2026 23:59

Clinical Outcomes Improvement Manager

Band 6

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Outcomes Improvement Manager will ensure the successful delivery of the clinical outcomes and effectiveness portfolio working with the Senior Improvement Manager to ensure:

Triangulation of quality data from a variety of sources to identify quality gaps and prioritise opportunities for continuous quality improvement
Deliver specific targeted quality improvement projects that address Trust-wide quality prioritie
Demonstrate and provide an evidence base for measurable improvement
Develop and deliver divisional and service specific quality improvement projects in response to identified quality gap

See Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Prior to submission of your application for any internal secondment or fixed term post, please ensure that you have discussed this with your line manager to obtain their approval. If you do not have written approval from your current line manager to take this position if successful as an internal secondment opportunity, it would be offered as a fixed term position.

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of managing and delivering projects and quality improvement projects and/or working in a similar role within the NHS
Experience of dealing with difficult conversations and contentious information
Experience of leading change and delivering agreed outcomes

Desirable criteria

Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools such as Prince II Foundation level or Microsoft project

Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrable clinical outcomes & effectiveness skills e.g. Literature Searching Critical Appraisal Robust study and questionnaire design
Analytical skills and experience of data management e.g. data analysis, interpretation of results, statistical support
Thorough understanding of confidentiality & application to clinical effectiveness work
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Experience of delivering training to small and large groups of staff
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing reports and delivering presentations
Able to demonstrate compliance with the Trust’s values and behaviours
Acts independently & able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Adaptability to rapidly changing demands

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience of working with clinical audit, clinical guidelines, NCEPOD

People Managment

Essential criteria

Experience in providing expert advice and training to Trust staff on complex project programme management

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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