Improvement Coach & Training Lead

Main area Continuous Improvement Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.

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Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RHH Town Dudley, Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/03/2026 23:59

We are pleased to invite applications for an Improvement Coach and Training Lead within the Improving Together team (formally DIP).

This role is a key part of strengthening improvement capability, capacity and mindset across The Dudley Group, working in close partnership with teams at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

Improving Together is the Trust’s established approach to continuous quality improvement and reflects our long-term commitment to creating a culture where improvement is led by our people and embedded in everyday practice.

With a strong understanding of improvement methods and values, the postholder will support nurses, allied health professionals, doctors, pharmacists and operational teams at all levels to identify, test and embed improvements. The role includes designing and delivering improvement training, coaching teams in practice, and ensuring improvement skills are consistently applied and sustained.

The post will be based primarily at Dudley, with regular travel required to support teams across The Dudley Group and Sandwell and West Birmingham. Due to the nature of the role and the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with staff and teams, the postholder will be expected to work predominantly onsite, with very limited opportunity for home working.

Responsible for the development and delivery of improvement training across the Trust, using the Improving Together approach, methods and management system.

Working closely with senior colleagues within the Improving Together team, support the development of sustainable improvement capability and capacity through structured training programmes, practice‑based improvement activity, coaching and facilitated workshops.

Design and deliver improvement and improvement‑leadership training to a wide range of staff groups, delivered both face‑to‑face and virtually, ensuring learning is practical, applied and embedded in day‑to‑day work.

Present improvement concepts, data and learning to diverse staff groups, including those who may be sceptical or resistant to change, using effective facilitation and influencing skills.

Facilitate discussions, workshops and meetings to support the identification, scoping and delivery of value streams and improvement priorities, maintaining appropriate pace, focus and alignment with organisational objectives across The Dudley Group and Sandwell and West Birmingham.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More…