Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Head of Neighbourhoods Development

The closing date is 23 March 2026

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Job summary

Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are in the early stages of development across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Given Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust's unique position within the footprint, the Trust will be at the forefront of delivering this agenda. The introduction of this new role is designed to ensure that neighbourhood working is given the priority required to meet the needs of our population.

Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin (STW) is split into two Places - Shropshire (population of 330,000) and Telford & Wrekin (population of 190,000). Shropshire Place has been successful in the first wave of bids to the National Neighbourhood Healthcare Implementation Programme (NNHIP), this role will be key in supporting this work across the system.

The Trust also deliver 0-19 Public Health services in Dudley (population of 332,000) and whilst currently not playing a key part in the development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, there is a desire to be more fully involved.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

  • As part of the Operations Directorate the postholder will plan and deliver neighbourhood development, identify and lead on associated growth opportunities and support allied productivity schemes in conjunction with service leads and corporate support services.
  • The role will include leading, planning and organisation of a broad range of complex projects and programmes, both new and ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
  • To work in partnership with senior leaders across the operations directorate and corporate services with key links to Planning and Quality divisions.
  • Develop productive working relationships with key external stakeholders including Primary Care Networks, individual GP Practices, local Acute and Mental Health trusts, STW ICB, both Local Authorities and local VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) organisations.
  • Work with operational, planning and procurement colleagues in tendering for services that are a strategic fit for the Trust and enhance our overall offer in STW, Dudley or beyond.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7826666-OPS

Job locations

Mount McKinley House

Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
  • Extensive knowledge of leadership in a health care environment acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.
  • Programme Management Qualification (Managing Successful Programmes or similar) or equivalent experience.
  • Significant evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant Programme Leadership experience with an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy.
  • Leadership experience of working collaboratively with individuals from different professional backgrounds.
  • Experience of leading strategy implementation and advising senior managers on related complex issues.
  • Experience in Health Service Management gained in one or more allied areas (Secondary Care, Community Healthcare, Primary Care, Local Authority, Health Commissioning etc).

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • An understanding of NHS structures, systems, and processes.
  • An ability to demonstrate the complexity of business including the need to achieve results in difficult financial climate.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
  • Extensive knowledge of leadership in a health care environment acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.
  • Programme Management Qualification (Managing Successful Programmes or similar) or equivalent experience.
  • Significant evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant Programme Leadership experience with an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy.
  • Leadership experience of working collaboratively with individuals from different professional backgrounds.
  • Experience of leading strategy implementation and advising senior managers on related complex issues.
  • Experience in Health Service Management gained in one or more allied areas (Secondary Care, Community Healthcare, Primary Care, Local Authority, Health Commissioning etc).

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • An understanding of NHS structures, systems, and processes.
  • An ability to demonstrate the complexity of business including the need to achieve results in difficult financial climate.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan over short, medium, and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount McKinley House

Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG


Employer's website

https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount McKinley House

Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG


Employer's website

https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Operational Service Development

Steve Ellis

steve.ellis@nhs.net

07977033480

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-7826666-OPS

Job locations

Mount McKinley House

Anchorage Avenue, Shrewsbury Business Park

Shrewsbury

SY2 6LG


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