Band 8a - Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, Strategy | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£59,798 - £67,020 pa inc. HCA
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking two highly motivated Neighbourhood Delivery Managers to join the South and West Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership (HCP) at an exciting time of transformation.

These are exceptional opportunities for experienced programme and transformation professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and delivering better joined-up care for local communities.

Working across a partnership of NHS organisations, local authorities, primary care, the voluntary sector and community partners, you will play a pivotal role in turning neighbourhood ambitions into tangible improvements for residents.

This is a role for someone who thrives in partnership environments, can influence without direct authority, and enjoys bringing people together around a shared vision for better health and care. In this role, you will:

Lead and coordinate the delivery of neighbourhood transformation priorities across South and West Hertfordshire.

Support the implementation of programmes and projects that improve health and care outcomes for local residents.

Work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, primary care, voluntary sector partners and community groups to deliver integrated services.

Translate strategic ambitions into practical delivery plans and measurable outcomes.

Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure benefits from transformation programmes are realised.

Support neighbourhood leadership teams in driving innovation, service improvement and new models of care.

Facilitate effective communication and engagement across a wide range of stakeholders.

Contribute to Health and Care Partnership-wide transformation programmes across planned and unplanned care services .

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

As a Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, you will lead and support the delivery of transformation priorities across neighbourhoods and the wider Health and Care Partnership. You will work closely with Deputy Directors for Neighbourhoods, Clinical Leads, Deputy Directors of Transformation and a wide range of stakeholders to coordinate programmes, manage projects and ensure measurable improvements are achieved. You will be:

Leading and coordinating transformation projects and service improvement initiatives across neighbourhoods and the wider Health & Care Partnership.

Translating strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within scope and achieve intended outcomes.

Providing programme and project management expertise, including governance, risk management, performance monitoring and benefits realisation.

Developing strong relationships with health, social care, local authority, primary care, voluntary sector and community partners to support collaborative delivery.

Supporting neighbourhood leadership teams and transformation leads to identify opportunities for innovation, service redesign and improved health outcomes.

Using data, insight and population health intelligence to inform decision-making, track progress and demonstrate impact.

Facilitating stakeholder engagement, managing competing priorities and influencing across organisational boundaries to achieve shared objectives.

Promoting continuous improvement and building programme management capability across neighbourhoods and partner organisations.

Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to support decision-making.

We’re looking for someone who is an ambitious and collaborative leader who can work across organisational boundaries and successfully deliver change in complex systems. You will have:

A passion for improving outcomes and tackling health inequalities.

Significant experience supporting complex transformation and redesign programmes.

Strong stakeholder management and partnership-working skills.

Knowledge of NHS policy, health and care system structures and governance.

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026

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