Programme Director

Overview

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a senior transformation professional to join the Group Transformation Office as Programme Director. The role will lead major change programmes across the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group, supporting large-scale improvement across the system.

This position is suited to someone who has successfully led complex transformation work in healthcare and can balance strategic direction with practical delivery. The focus will include operational recovery, pathway redesign, quality improvement, cost improvement and major service transformation across all three Trusts.

The Programme Director will work with clinical and operational leaders to deliver measurable outcomes, secure benefits, and maintain strong governance across programmes. The post requires a leader who can adapt quickly as priorities change, apply consistent delivery methods, and keep momentum across several workstreams and Trusts.

The role is primarily based in Norwich, with regular travel required to other Trusts, including Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn.

Key focus areas

You will help shape and deliver transformation at scale, ensuring initiatives are practical, sustainable and aligned with frontline healthcare delivery. The role will contribute to improved patient care, stronger operational performance and workforce transformation across the Group.

People and culture

The newly established Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group places people and culture at the centre of its transformation strategy. Working as one system is intended to strengthen workforce development, improve staff experience and create more consistent and supportive leadership across all three hospitals.

This approach is also aimed at building a workforce that is skilled, flexible and prepared for future models of care, while improving quality, resilience and sustainability across the Group.

Staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi-faith prayer room at the NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Generous pension provision and annual leave allowance
• Wagestream access of up to 40% of pay as earned
• Free Park & Ride service directly to the NNUH Colney Lane site
• 24-hour confidential counselling support at no cost
• On-site nursery at the NNUH Colney Lane site
• Staff-discounted on-site cafés at the NNUH Colney Lane site
• Career development support
• Access to a flexible staff bank
• Salary sacrifice options, including lease cars, Cycle to Work and home electronics schemes

Contact

For an informal discussion, contact Emmanuel Ncube, Group Transformation Director, at emmanuel.ncube@nnuh.nhs.uk.