Innovation and Development Project Manager
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH17 0RBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
This exciting opportunity would suit an experienced and motivated individual with a proven track record of driving innovation. We are seeking to recru...
The postholder will be the delivery lead within the innovation and development team, reporting to the Innovation and Development Programme Manager (Band 8a) and line managing the Band 6 Innovation and Development Project Officer.
The postholder leads the day-to-day delivery of the team's work programme across three linked portfolios:
1. Dorset Innovation Hub -- co-hosted by Dorset HealthCare and Health Sciences University, running the Hub's work programme and leading individual cross-organisational projects.
2. Federation Innovation -- leading innovation and cost improvement projects across the Federation (the partnership arrangement between Dorset HealthCare and Dorset County Hospital, with a combined turnover of approximately £750m), including the initial priority of secure transport.
3. Private Patient Development -- developing the practical building blocks for private patient services, including within Dorset HealthCare where these do not yet exist.
The postholder personally leads the largest and most complex projects in the team's portfolio, undertakes the analysis and diagnostic work that underpins business cases, and works directly with clinical, operational and finance colleagues to implement agreed changes.
The balance of work across the three portfolios will vary considerably over the life of the programme. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across all three, with priorities agreed and reviewed regularly with their line manager.
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: - Educated to Master's degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience gained through professional training and practice.
Desirable: - Project management qualification, or equivalent practical experience of structured project delivery
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of delivering projects or change from start to finish, 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 identify opportunities and build a case for change
- Experience of engaging and influencing colleagues over whom the postholder has no line authority, including senior and clinical staff
- Experience of leading or developing others, formally or informally
Desirable
- Experience of developing new ideas, services or opportunities and taking them into practice
- Experience of commercial development, income generation or private patient services
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to communicate complex and sometimes contentious information clearly to a range of audiences, using influence and negotiation where there may be resistance or barriers to understanding
- Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities; and adjust plans or strategies to meet the needs of the Trust in a changing environment.
- Sound analysis and judgement, with the ability to plan, organise and adjust complex work in a changing environment
- Able to work independently and in a team orientated, collaborative environment
Desirable: - Experience of facilitating workshops and producing papers and presentations for a senior audience
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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