About this role
Job summary
We are seeking two highly motivated Neighbourhood Delivery Managers to join the South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership (HCP) at an exciting time of transformation.
These are exceptional opportunities for experienced programme and transformation professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and delivering better joined-up care for local communities.
Working across a partnership of NHS organisations, local authorities, primary care, the voluntary sector and community partners, you will play a pivotal role in turning neighbourhood ambitions into tangible improvements for residents.
Main duties of the job
This is a role for someone who thrives in partnership environments, can influence without direct authority, and enjoys bringing people together around a shared vision for better health and care. In this role, you will:
Lead and coordinate the delivery of neighbourhood transformation priorities across South and West Hertfordshire.
Support the implementation of programmes and projects that improve health and care outcomes for local residents.
Work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, primary care, voluntary sector partners and community groups to deliver integrated services.
Translate strategic ambitions into practical delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure benefits from transformation programmes are realised.
Support neighbourhood leadership teams in driving innovation, service improvement and new models of care.
Facilitate effective communication and engagement across a wide range of stakeholders.
Contribute to Health and Care Partnership-wide transformation programmes across planned and unplanned care services .
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, you will lead and support the delivery of transformation priorities across neighbourhoods and the wider Health and Care Partnership. You will work closely with Deputy Directors for Neighbourhoods, Clinical Leads, Deputy Directors of Transformation and a wide range of stakeholders to coordinate programmes, manage projects and ensure measurable improvements are achieved. You will be:
Leading and coordinating transformation projects and service improvement initiatives across neighbourhoods and the wider Health & Care Partnership.
Translating strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within scope and achieve intended outcomes.
Providing programme and project management expertise, including governance, risk management, performance monitoring and benefits realisation.
Developing strong relationships with health, social care, local authority, primary care, voluntary sector and community partners to support collaborative delivery.
Supporting neighbourhood leadership teams and transformation leads to identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign and improved health outcomes.
Using data, insight and population health intelligence to inform decision-making, track progress and demonstrate impact.
Facilitating stakeholder engagement, managing competing priorities and influencing across organisational boundaries to achieve shared objectives.
Promoting continuous improvement and building programme management capability across neighbourhoods and partner organisations.
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to support decision-making.
Were looking for someone who is an ambitious and collaborative leader who can work across organisational boundaries and successfully deliver change in complex systems. You will have:
A passion for improving outcomes and tackling health inequalities.
Significant experience supporting complex transformation and redesign programmes.
Strong stakeholder management and partnership-working skills.
Knowledge of NHS policy, health and care system structures and governance.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Master's level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Formal leadership or management qualification.
Knowledge Essential
In-depth knowledge of NHS policy and relevant national literature/guidance. Understands health and social care organisational structures and governance arrangements. Knowledge of neighbourhood health Understanding of health inequalities and approaches to reducing unwarranted variation. Understands change management approaches and project management tools.
Desirable
Understanding of population health. Knowledge of local government policy and practice in social care and public health. Knowledge of VCSFE sector. Knowledge of local service provision.
Experience Essential
Experience of stakeholder management and partnership working across multiple statutory and non-statutory organisations Proven track record of supporting large, complex redesign and transformation programmes Experience of supporting the management of budgets and ensuring value for money Experience of staff line management and development. Competent at matrix working across multiple organisations to achieve results.
Desirable
Experience of working with VCFSE sector partners in co-designing services. Experience of joint working with local authorities. Experience of working within a provider organisation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)