We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview Sussex Provider Collaborative 12-month Fixed Term / Secondment | Hybrid | Sussex-wide Are you passionate about improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and delivering change that makes a real difference to people and communities? Do you thrive in complex, cross-organisational environments where collaboration, innovation and partnership are essential? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Sussex Provider Collaborative as a Neighbourhood Delivery Manager. About Us The Sussex Provider Collaborative (SPC) is entering an exciting new phase of transformation. As an "all-in" partnership of NHS organisations across Primary Care, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Community, Acute and Ambulance services, we are working collectively to deliver change at scale, improving quality, care, and outcomes for our population. Our Programme Delivery Team (PDT) drives this transformation. We lead neighbourhood, acute and system-wide programmes that bring together expertise from across Sussex providers to deliver measurable, meaningful improvements. This is a rare chance to work across organisational boundaries as part of a truly system-first, provider-agnostic team. Main duties of the job The Role As a Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in translating Neighbourhood Alliance priorities into delivery at Place level. Working across organisational boundaries, you will support the design, implementation and evaluation of local care models that improve outcomes and experience. You will: Lead delivery of Neighbourhood Alliance workstreams across Sussex. Develop and manage programme plans delivering benefits. Work with ICTs to co-design and scale neighbourhood models. Monitor performance, risks and benefits, feeding into governance. Build partnerships across PCNs, Local Authorities, and health, care and voluntary sectors. Support ICT Integrators and promote system-first working. This is an opportunity to contribute to integrated care transformation at pace and scale. About You You will be an experienced programme or project professional, skilled in delivery, influencing and partnership working. You will work autonomously, resolve barriers, and focus on improving outcomes. You will bring: Experience in health, care or multi-agency settings. Strong programme management skills. Excellent communication and engagement skills. A collaborative, inclusive mindset. Resilience and adaptability. Why Join Us? A supportive environment, the chance to shape system transformation, flexible hybrid working across Sussex, and an opportunity to make a real difference. Travel across Sussex will be required. Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Project management training or qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience delivering programmes or projects within a health or care setting. Demonstrated ability to lead multi partner initiatives. Experience working in integrated care structures or place-based systems Skills Essential criteria Strong delivery and project management skills with the ability to work autonomously Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-buidling skills Ability to identify issues, unblock barriers and maintain momentum Capable of working across organisational boundaries with diplomacy and influence. Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges