Change Delivery Officer

Change Delivery Officer

Employer: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum
Location: Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Contract: Fixed-term (18 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Closing Date: 26 November 2026
Reference: 152-S082.26
Visa Sponsorship: Not available. Applicants must already have valid UK right to work and must not require sponsorship.

Job Overview

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Change Delivery Officer (Band 6) to join its Transformation Team.

The successful candidate will support priority transformation, recovery and improvement programmes across Dorset HealthCare, Dorset County Hospital and wider healthcare system partners.

You will work alongside programme leads, clinical and operational teams, business analysts and transformation colleagues to coordinate implementation activities, monitor progress, manage risks and support measurable service improvements.

This is an opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in transformation, programme delivery, service improvement or service redesign.

Key Responsibilities

• Support transformation, recovery and improvement programmes across the Trust and wider healthcare partnerships.
• Develop and maintain implementation plans, action trackers, readiness assessments and risk and dependency logs.
• Monitor programme progress and escalate delivery challenges and barriers.
• Collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative information to demonstrate programme impact and benefits.
• Support the planning and implementation of sustainable service improvements.
• Coordinate workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions, implementation meetings and improvement events.
• Support implementation readiness across workforce, communications, digital, estates, training, finance and operational teams.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and records in line with governance and information management requirements.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams across partner organisations.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Training or equivalent experience in project management, programme management, change management, quality improvement or implementation.
• Experience supporting projects, programmes, improvement or change activities in a complex environment.
• Experience maintaining delivery plans, action logs, risk registers, readiness checklists or benefits trackers.
• Experience supporting the implementation of change or improvement initiatives.
• Ability to use data, evidence and feedback to support planning and decision-making.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify risks, issues and dependencies and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to prepare written updates, reports, briefings and presentations.
• Confidence using digital tools to organise, interpret and present information.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

• Supporting workshops, engagement sessions, improvement events or consultation activities.
• Experience in recovery programmes, turnaround initiatives, productivity improvement, pathway redesign or testing service improvements.

About the Employer

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust provides community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, integrated community services and mental health services to a population of almost 800,000 people.

The Trust employs approximately 7,000 staff and is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare, improving patient experiences and creating an inclusive workplace where employees can develop their careers.

Important Application Information

Applicants should read the full job description and person specification before applying.

Your supporting statement should explain how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria. The employer advises that applications must be truthful and reflect your own experience. AI tools should only be used to enhance, not generate, your supporting statement in its entirety.

Visa sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this position. Applicants must already have valid permission to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the official NHS Jobs portal before the closing date.

Closing date: 26 November 2026

Contact Information

Contact Person: Judith Dean – Transformation Director
Email: judith.dean1@nhs.net

Employer: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us