Service Director for Integrated Community Services

Are you an exceptional Operational Director who can play a lead role in developing our integrated community services in line with our values? This is an opportunity to think bigger and lead by example, engaging with multiple stakeholders enabling change by shaping our vision and developing the delivery of shared services putting people at the center of everything we do to deliver improved outcomes for patients. You will lead our integrated community services portfolio which includes the full range of community services to support people within their homes, community hospitals, integrated urgent care services and specialist community services. The Service Director will take a strategic lead on multi-agency working with a range of partners to shape and deliver the out of hospital service offer in Dorset. Partnership working will be imperative to deliver innovative models of integrated care and support that harness the strengths of local communities and focus on the needs of our patients, whilst understanding the wider responsibilities and accountability to the Trust whilst acknowledging that on occasion this may override the priorities of the Directorate., Working with as part of an Operations Management Team, this post is one of three key leaders with operational management and leadership responsibilities for all Trust services and will be responsible for:

• The delivery of quality services around the core dimensions of safety, effectiveness and patient experience.
• The development of strategic plans in line with overall Trust strategy.
• The performance Management of all services in line with local and national performance targets and standards.
• Ensuring clinical engagement, taking responsibility for clinical governance, safety and risk management.
• Taking a commercial and business approach to services which recognises and adapts the needs of our customers.
• Providing leadership, support and advice to managers and staff.
• Delivering consistently high quality, responsive and cost-effective services.
  
  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.