Home First Project Support Officer

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated project support officer to bring their transferable skills to a high-profile transformation programme on behalf of Dorset Integrated Care System, to deliver real improvements in patient care and outcomes.

The role will give you the vital exposure and support network to help shape the Dorset health and care system on the next stage of its journey to deliver an integrated intermediate care service. We are looking for a passionate individual who will work closely with the Home First Programme team to shape and support key Home First projects; and develop effective working relationships with partners from across health and care to develop proposals and implementation plans that deliver against programme objectives.

The Home First Project Support Officer is a full-time weekday post however could be flexible and consider minimum of 30 hours. The majority of this post will be remote working but some travel will be required to any site areas across Dorset when needed therefore residing in Dorset would be preferable. This is a secondment post for 12 months and fixed term will also be considered.

As Home First Project Support Officer you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of key projects, with the aim of preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Ensuring treatment and care are provided close to home. Discharging patients when ready to the most suitable place, preferably their home.

The Home First Programme is a priority transformation programme for the Dorset Integrated Care System. The purpose of this post is to support key strategic and operational change projects and service improvements that will support its delivery.

To support Home First project leads in the development and delivery of priority workstreams and contribute to the effective running of the Home First programme office.

To take the lead as directed by the Home First Programme Manager for delivery of key project tasks, including developing and maintaining project plans and project control documents.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are a must, and some experience of supporting projects would be a benefit but not essential.

You will have the ability to build and develop collaborative relationships with different health and care partners to formulate and adjust delivery plans.

You will be comfortable with complexity and able to use data to analyse options and make recommendations which may involve the negotiation with or persuasion of others to meet project objectives.

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.