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NHS Jobs; Saltaire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Leadership development support

Collaborative partnership environment

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Programme Director to lead the Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care initiative across Bradford district and Craven. The role demands navigating complexity, establishing governance, and delivering large-scale transformation with multiple partners and stakeholders.

You will influence across organisations, engage with local authorities and the VCSE sector, and champion coproduction and community involvement to improve services,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in NHS or public sector across organisational boundaries.
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation across multiple organisations.
• Experience partnering with local authorities and VCSE sector incl. coproduction.
• Experience establishing governance, assurance and risk management for complex programmes.
• Experience delivering improvements in services, outcomes and organisational performance.
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence rather than formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care programme across Bradford district and Craven.
• Navigate complexity and build partnerships to deliver transformational change at scale.
• Present complex information to Boards and public forums and secure buy-in.

Skills

Senior leadership

Transformational leadership

Partnerships & collaboration

Governance & risk management

Performance improvement

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Influencing & negotiation

Communication to Boards

Handling ambiguity

Job description

Programme Director Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care

About You

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader who can navigate complexity, build partnerships and deliver transformational change at scale.

You will bring

• Essential Experience: Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS or wider public sector or a comparable complex environment operating across organisational boundaries.
• A proven track record of leading large-scale, complex transformation involving multiple organisations and stakeholders.
• Experience of partnership working with local authorities and the VCSE sector, including coproduction and community engagement.
• Experience of establishing governance, assurance and risk management for complex programmes.
• Experience of delivering measurable improvements in services, outcomes and organisational performance.

Essential Skills

• Highly developed strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage ambiguity and make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence rather than formal authority.
• Highly developed relationships management and partnership-building skills.
• Strong political awareness and organisational sensitivity.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, including presenting complex information to Boards and public forums.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, complexity and competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead transformational change that will directly improve the lives of local people and communities across Bradford district and Craven. You will work alongside passionate and committed partners who share a vision for delivering better, more equitable and more sustainable health and care services.

We offer:

• A highly influential leadership role with significant strategic impact.
• The opportunity to shape the future of neighbourhood health and care.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to senior leadership development and professional support.
• A collaborative and ambitious partnership environment.
• The opportunity to leave a legacy for local communities.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Phillipa Hubbard
Senior Responsible Officer for Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care
Director of Nursing, Professions and Care Standards, DIPC, Deputy Chief Executive, Bradford District Care Foundation Trust
Email: [e-mail]

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.