Impact and Evaluation Lead - INT Programme

Integrated Care System; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Impact and Evaluation Lead to oversee the monitoring and evaluation of an ambitious integration programme. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, project management capabilities, and a robust understanding of the NHS frameworks to ensure effective delivery of intended outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in managing major change programmes and outcomes.
• Proficient in preparing evaluation reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of the INT programme.
• Ensure delivery aligns with intended impact.
• Adopt a complexity-aware approach to measure success.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Understanding of NHS Frameworks

Education

Masters Level Qualification

Prince 2 or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Impact and Evaluation Lead - INT Programme

The closing date is 20 July 2025

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge acquired through training and/or experience to Masters level
• Prince 2 or equivalent programme management qualifications or a data / business analyst qualification
• Additional management or specialist qualifications at post graduate level or equivalent experience

Knowledge and experience

• Significant experience of managing major change programmes, planning, monitoring and evaluating outcomes, deliverables and expected impact
• Experienced in preparing reports that clearly communicate monitoring and evaluation results to stakeholders, including senior management and other relevant parties
• Significant knowledge and understanding of programme impact and evaluation, and opportunity prioritisation, with the ability to alter plans to fit with a rapidly changing environment
• Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
• Experience using data to assess the effectiveness of interventions, identifying areas for improvement, and drawing meaningful insights
• Understanding of the background to and aims of integrated neighbourhood teams and outcome-based transformation and able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of these approaches

Skills, capabilities and attributes

• Able to draw highly complex qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present it concisely
• Ability to effectively plan and think strategically, analyse and resolve problems in a multi-organisational environment

Interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making

Finance

• Understanding of NHS and FT Financial Frameworks as these relate to delivery of strategic and CIP programmes
• Highly skilled in organisational planning and the development of organisational strategies and policies

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.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust