Improvement Advisor

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Improvement Advisor The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an experienced Improvement Advisor to join the Homerton Improvement team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Improvement Advisor will work alongside clinical and operational teams to use quality improvement (QI) approaches to make measurable and sustainable improvements to patient care, staff experience and value. The role will lead and support complex improvement programmes, help teams understand problems and pathways, use data effectively and build improvement capability across the organisation. The postholder will work across both acute and community services and will support teams to translate improvement ideas into practical, measurable change. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED.*** Main duties of the job The Improvement Advisor will lead and support complex improvement programmes from scoping through to sustainability and spread. They will help teams define problems, understand current processes, set measurable aims and test changes using recognised improvement methods. The role includes designing and facilitating improvement events and workshops; coaching teams and project leads; developing improvement capability and training; supporting pathway redesign; and working with Business Intelligence to develop measurement plans and use run charts and statistical process control (SPC). The postholder will engage with staff, patients, clinical and operational leaders and other partners to build ownership of change and support sustainable improvement. They will also provide improvement advice to senior leaders and contribute to the development of Homerton's wider improvement approach. About us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year p.a. inc. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 293-CSEP-0734 Job locations Homerton Healthcare Homerton Row London E9 6SR United Kingdom Job description