Job overview

This vacancy holds restrictions - Only available to candidates currently employed by UHD, Dorset County Hospital, Dorset Healthcare NHS Trusts, Dorset Council, BCP Council and NHS Dorset. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in the role as 'Locality Integration Support Manager', working as part of the Community Services developing Integrated Neighbourhood Teams across Dorset.

Dorset is entering the first year of an ambitious two-year transformation programme to build and embed Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) as a catalyst for systemwide

change and more localised, joined-up care. 

The development of INTs is a complex and evolving process. While we are clear on what needs to be achieved, improving outcomes and experience for people and communities, the how will continue to evolve through delivery. This requires a flexible, learning-led approach that blends delivery oversight with adaptive problem-solving, collaboration and a strong focus on impact.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

As a Locality Integration Support Manager, you will support the locality managers and wider management team to support service delivery and the development and integration of community services on a neighbourhood level. This will include interpreting national guidelines in relation to projects the post holder will be leading on.

 Working under the Locality Managers the post holder will provide additional operational line management support to the DHC Localities. To support developing integrated and collaborative neighbourhood working across Dorset.

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.