Band 8a - Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, Strategy

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking two Neighbourhood Delivery Managers to join the South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership during a period of transformation. These roles are for experienced programme and transformation professionals committed to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and delivering joined-up care for local communities.

You will work across NHS organisations, local authorities, primary care, and the voluntary sector to translate

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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

• 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 .

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