Senior Partnerships Manager
The closing date is 17 September 2025
Job summary
Following the publication of the 10 Year Plan Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) is looking for an individual to lead on our partnership working opportunities.
The Senior Partnerships Manager will be responsible for providing an effective strategy and partnerships function that takes account of national and local strategic and partnership programmes and requirements. The postholder will lead on the design and implementation of the Trust's Partnerships Corporate Project, focusing on developing shared clinical pathways and HDFT's role as a Neighbourhood partners.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
- Oversee HDFT's role within neighbourhood working, including representing the Trust at external partnership meetings and project managing a neighbourhood workstream with key internal and external partners
- Develop the Trust's relationship with other acute providers to re-design and transform clinical services, including working with the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts and the Humber and North Yorkshire Collaborative of Acute Providers
- Support work to ensure that the organisation's strategic vision, aims and objectives relating to partnerships remain relevant and up to date and in line with the 10 Year Plan
- Serve as a main point of contact for partner organisations and providers to address and respond to enquiries, requests, and concerns, with the aim of fostering positive working relationships.
- Ensure awareness and understanding of emerging national and regional policies within the Trust's corporate leadership teams.
- Identify ways and helping to build on the capacity and capabilities of the Trust and partner organisations through knowledge sharing, skill development, and resource sharing where appropriate.
- Stay informed about innovative partnership models and best practices in healthcare industry, integrating new ideas and approaches into the Trust's partnership strategies.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3289R
Job locations
Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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