Innovation and Development Programme Manager
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH17 0RBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative leader to join our team, playing a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a diverse po...
- Set direction and secure agreements for the Innovation and Development Team.
- Lead the innovation development function, holding personal accountability for delivery across the Dorset Innovation Hub, Federation innovation and Private Patient development portfolios, working in close partnership with the Head of Commercial and Business Development, who retains responsibility for established commercial activity.
- Accountable for the successful delivery of the innovation development work programme, ensuring plans are developed, maintained, delivered and reported against, and supporting the Band 7 in the delivery of individual projects.
- Develop and maintain the Dorset Innovation Hub work programme with the co-host and partners, agreeing a small number of cross-cutting priority themes that more than one partner owns and no single partner can resolve alone, and holding the partnership to delivery against them.
- Undertake and commission horizon scanning, research and evidence review to identify innovations, models and technologies with the potential to improve outcomes, experience or cost within the Federation and across the Hub partnership.
- Act as a senior member of the Transformation team, providing line management, professional development, support and challenge to the Band 7 and Band 6 posts, setting objectives, managing performance and building the capability of the team.
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential: - Professional knowledge acquired through training and / or experience to Masters level equivalent qualification or experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of leading change or projects through to delivery, with demonstrable outcomes
- Experience of working effectively with people across organisational, sectoral and professional boundaries to achieve shared goals
- Experience of analysing complex financial, activity or demand information and using it to build a case for change
- Experience of identifying and developing new ideas, services or opportunities, and turning them into something that happens
- Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders, using influence and negotiation
- Sound analysis and judgement, with the ability to plan and adjust complex work in a changing environment
Desirable
- High degree of skill in all aspects of communication both internal and external to the organisation, with experience of delivering presentations, chairing meetings, and producing briefing documents for a senior audience.
- Proactive with the ability to work under pressure on own initiative and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
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First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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