Head of Integrated Community Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced professional healthcare manager to join our dynamic leadership team ensuring the direct delivery of high-quality person-centred services which always consider people’s safety, privacy and dignity.

The community directorate has a diverse portfolio of services which this role will be accountable for a number of services So, if you are an innovative and experienced health care professional with energy and drive, we would love to hear from you!

As the Head of Integrated Community Services, you will work in partnership with Commissioners, Lead Clinicians, Advisors and other Senior Managers in partner organisations including cross agency working developing integrated community services in line with relevant Trust business and strategic plans and national policy direction.

At Dorset Healthcare we believe all our people make a valuable contribution to our patients and we actively support personal development and a culture of inclusion, respect, and compassion in all that we do. We also offer a relocation package of up to £10,000 for the right candidate.

If you would like to find out more about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Tim Hodgetts, Deputy Director timothy.hodgetts@nhs.net where will be able to schedule a convenient time for a pre-application conversation or to arrange a visit for you.

To provide leadership in development of Integrated Community Services, service planning, role modelling and creating an environment for Dorset HealthCare values to be fully embedded.

Provide leadership for co-ordinating integrated care and associated clinical pathways across the localities within the role holder’s responsibility.

To have overall accountability, leadership and management responsibility for all departments and teams within the service/s area.

Identify and nurture future talent and support the development of future exceptional leaders for DHC.

To assist the Service Director, Integrated Community Services in the operational delivery of community services.

Actively contribute to service developments and improvement initiatives within integrated community services.

Ensure the safeguarding of children and adults (as appropriate) ensuring that multidisciplinary staff work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults, ensuring adherence to local safeguarding policies and procedures.

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.

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.