Neighbourhood Health Project Manager

Job summary

Are you a skilled leader who aspires to a rewarding role transforming care pathways? We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, with an interest in system working, to lead work with partners across the Leeds Health & Care system to deliver our local ambition to develop a Neighbourhood Health approach. You would lead delivery of key workstreams in the Active Recovery 2 & Stroke Pathway Programme. This programme of work includes the expansion and strengthening of the existing Active Recovery model and a project to implement an early supported discharge pathway for survivors of stroke. On occasion you may also provide support to a programme testing a new model of integrated, community-based specialist diabetes care. We welcome applications on a secondment basis from anyone applying from within the Leeds Health & Care Partnership. Roles are offered on a fixed-term basis until the end of March 2027 and may be subject to further extension in 2027/28. We are open to applications from people looking to work between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week (0.6-1.0wte) You will work on behalf of the Leeds Health & Care system, hosted by the Leeds Community Healthcare Business, Change & Improvement Service - a network of skilled and experienced project managers, change agents and business managers. You will work alongside a programme manager and project support officer as part of a smaller team. Reach out to find out more if this sounds like the right opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who puts the human touch into project and change management applying flexibility, empathy and a focus on outcomes to ensure that services are supported to improve and to improve and adapt across organisational boundaries. You will have: Experience of confidently leading workstreams within projects The ability to use strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills with clinical services, corporate services, senior managers and other stakeholders The ability to listen, interpret, analyse and present complex information for a range of audiences An ability to influence and negotiate to support change processes Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills A range of quality improvement skills such as facilitation, process mapping and other methodologies The ability to inspire and motivate project teams and services to continuously improve High resilience and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at the same time. Knowledge and understanding of local intermediate care rehabilitation pathways, including the stroke pathway, is what will set you apart as the best candidate to lead this critical work for the local area. For more Information about this Job, please contact -Nicola Wolstenholme nicola.wolstenholme@nhs.net Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

• Date posted: 10 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 10 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP5A6E1FE0
• Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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