Job overview

Dorset is entering the first year of an ambitious two-year programme to create the catalyst for left-shift change and build the foundations for Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs)

The development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams is a complex and emergent, outcome-based transformation programme. This means that while there is clarity as to ‘what’ needs to be achieved in terms of impact, much of the ‘how’ will continue to emerge as we work through the programme.

This is an internal opportunity open to colleagues employed by – Dorset HealthCare, Dorset County Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset Primary Care, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole County Council and the Dorset ICB.  We welcome applications from staff across all detailed organisations.  

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately are ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an adaptable, strategic thinking, individual to join the programme and lead the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation and impact of the programme. 

The successful candidate will need to embrace a dynamic and flexible approach, as the programme evolves maintaining a clear focus on the intended benefits and ensuring programme delivery is aligned to the realisation of the intended impact.

This requires the adoption a complexity aware approach, capturing learning and using data, information and insight to measure success, inform course correction decisions and ensure delivery of the required programme outcomes and impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the ability to blend PMO and analytical skills with fresh ideas, think critically, and explore innovative ways to deliver the expected benefits of INTs across Dorset.

This post is a member of the INT Programme Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of the benefits set out in the NIT business case.

The primary purpose of this role is to bring focus and structure to the planning, monitoring, evaluation and benefits realisation of the Dorset INT programme.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.