Lead Consultant

Xyla (part of Acacium Group)

James Paget University Hospital

6 months fixed term contract, full time

£35,000-£40,000 per annum

Unlock your potential:

Do you have experience in continuous improvement? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient centred care? We're growing our consultancy services and are looking for a Lead Consultant for a new contract win with James Paget University Hospital.

In this role you'll be responsible for driving the improvement of the end-to-end patient experience across all identified processes, systems, and policies for external clients. This role requires a strategic approach to client engagements, utilising the "Discover, Transform and Return Model" of delivery to identify root causes of performance issues and implement co-designed, sustainable solutions. 

Part of Acacium Group, Xyla is an integrated healthcare solution that improves people’s lives and alleviates the demands of the UK healthcare system. Our services help people avoid hospital or accelerate them safely through it, with specialist support in their community or homes whenever needed. Our accelerated care pathways solution offers comprehensive support to hospitals and local authorities, overseeing every aspect of the care journey from discharge and beyond. Our goal is to provide a seamless and efficient transition for patients, ensuring they receive the support they need to navigate the complexities of post-hospital care.

Everyday you will...

• Lead client interactions to understand their unique challenges and objectives, ensuring tailored solutions that address specific needs
• Utilise lean tools and techniques, including the use of practical problem solving, value stream mapping, day in the life of, 5S, 3M and others
• Oversee the "Discover, Transform and Return" phases, providing expert guidance and ensuring alignment with client goals
• Collaborate with clients to co-design innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance patient experience and operational efficiency
• Ensure that transformation initiatives are effectively integrated into the client's operating model for long-term success
• Establish metrics and monitor systems to track the success of implemented solutions and make necessary adjustments
• Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment

What's in it for you?

• Dedication to developing you and your career- we can give you the tools, guidance and support you need to be successful in your career
• Unrivalled career opportunities that come from being part of a global group made up of over 20 healthcare, staffing and life sciences businesses
• Opportunities to enhance your experience and skillset by moving across the global organisation
• Workplace pension scheme
• Gym flex
• Reward portal, offering discounts on shops, restaurants, bars and cinemas
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health assessments and dental insurance
• Life assurance, critical illness cover and private medical insurance
• Annual parties and an annual company holiday for top performers

Join us and make a difference!

If you want to join a global, marketing-leading organisation who are committed to the human side of business, then look no further. Acacium Group is a global healthcare solutions partner offering staffing, managed services and innovative delivery models to health and social care systems and the life sciences industry. We are a business with scale, leading digital capabilities and a strong financial profile, with a vision to be the leading global healthcare solutions partner.

We are powered by the best people and have an unrivalled and diverse range of capabilities, all while incorporating our company values into everything we do - Putting People First, Always by your Side, Driven by Excellence.

Join us and play a key part of shaping the future of society and improving people’s lives!

To thrive in this role, you must have...

• Experience in a continuous improvement or transformation role
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma tools
• Coaching experience with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• A proactive, solutions focused approach to be able to drive process improvements

Our Inclusion Commitment:

We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company- it is at the heart of our core value of Putting People First. We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all of our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

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