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Impact and Evaluation Analyst - INT Programme
The closing date is 24 July 2025
Dorset is entering the first year of an ambitious two-year programme to create the catalyst for left-shift change and build the foundations for Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs).
The development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams is a complex and emergent, outcome-based transformation programme. This means that while there is clarity as to 'what' needs to be achieved in terms of impact, much of the 'how' will continue to emerge as we work through the programme.
This is an internal opportunity open to colleagues employed by - Dorset HealthCare, Dorset County Hospital, University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset Primary Care, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole County Council and the Dorset ICB. We welcome applications from staff across all detailed organisations.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the ability to blend analytical skills with fresh ideas, think critically, and explore innovative ways to evaluate the impact of INTs across Dorset.
We are looking for an adaptable individual to join the team to support the evaluation and impact of the programme.
The successful candidate will need to embrace a dynamic and flexible approach, as the programme evolves maintaining a clear focus on the intended benefits, providing insight and identifying opportunities to ensure programme delivery is aligned to the realisation of the intended impact.
This requires the adoption a complexity aware approach, capturing learning and using data, information and insight to measure success, inform course correction decisions and ensure delivery of the required programme outcomes and impact.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant role
* Prince 2 or equivalent programme management qualifications or a data / business analyst qualification
Knowledge and experience
* Significant experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of large-scale transformation or improvement programmes
* Experience using data to assess the effectiveness of interventions, identifying areas for improvement, and drawing meaningful insights
* Experienced in preparing reports that clearly communicate progress and impact results to stakeholders, including senior management and other relevant parties
* Good knowledge and understanding of programme impact and evaluation, and opportunity prioritisation, with the ability to alter plans to fit with a rapidly changing environment
* Understanding of the background to and aims of integrated neighbourhood teams and outcome-based transformation and able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of these approaches
* Experience of supporting stakeholder and service users engagement in the co-development of success measures
Skills, capabilities and attributes
* Able to draw complex qualitative and quantitative information from a range of sources and present conclusions concisely
* Ability to anticipate problems before they arise and offer appropriate solutions
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness
* Proactive with the ability to work under pressure on their own initiative and maintain confidentiality to the highest degree
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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