Job overview

The Development and Partnerships department at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Service Change Partner to support the Trust in delivering service improvements to ensure we deliver excellent care at the heart of the community. The post holder will support the design and delivery of an agreed programme of works, working with a range of professionals across the health and social care sector in Sussex. 

This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of home working, attendance at the Brighton General Hospital office, and a visible presence within relevant clinical services as required. The post is full time or part time, with a minimum of 3 days per week for part time colleagues.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

Service Change Partners work with clinical services to prepare services to respond effectively to required changes, quality improvements and our Trust's strategic objectives. 

Key requirements:

• Strong influencer and communicator, able to flex style and gain trust with a range of differing stakeholders including head of service, clinical and operational service managers, clinical staff, commissioners and external providers. 
• Ability to quickly learn and understand a range of different services and care pathways, maintaining a curiosity that provides a healthy  challenge to our partners. 
• Strong governance, service change or project management skills to support design and delivery of service change.  

The post holder will provide expertise and leadership in driving projects forward alongside project sponsors and senior responsible owners. This will be done through: 

• Developing and managing project plans and business cases within the departments portfolios as set by our executive committee. 
• Working and influencing, as appropriate, a range of professionals across Trust and the Sussex health and care system to ensure best care and delivery. 
• Analysing and evaluating a range of information to inform the service change proposals.  

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.