Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to carry out a one-year research project exploring the feasibility of establishing a community-based hub for older people affected by dementia in Lewes and District. This project is inspired by the successful Sage House Model (see Dementia Support at Sage House | West Sussex Dementia Services & Support ) and aims to improve wellbeing and reduce health and care costs. The outcome of the project will be a comprehensive feasibility report and recommendations for next steps regarding a physical, public-facing integrated hub that will serve the local community.
Main duties of the job
Given the system-wide, multi-agency context, candidates should ideally have a good working knowledge of the East Sussex health and social care landscape, and excellent communication skills to engage with the wide range of stakeholders. We will also welcome candidates who have lived experience of being affected by dementia in addition to their professional experience.
You will also have:
- Proven experience in project management, preferably within the health and social care sector.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to conduct thorough research and analysis and to report the results verbally and in writing.
- Passion for improving the lives of older adults and those affected by dementia.
About us
This is a part-time, fixed-term role for one year, 30 hours per week. This community project is funded by the Friends of Lewes Victoria Hospital, has oversight by the East Sussex Dementia Working Group (a multi-provider collaborative group reporting to East Sussex Mental Health Oversight Board) and will be supported by existing leads and Dementia service providers within East Sussex. Clinical leadership and project management support and supervision will be provided by Sussex Partnership Trust.
The postholder's main base is open to negotiation. They will be expected to have some physical presence in the project area and a base may be available with primary care colleagues in Lewes for part of the time. Some travelling around the Lewes District is to be expected as part of the community engagement. Some hybrid working will also be possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
- Lead and manage the research project, ensuring all objectives are met within the 12-month timeframe.
- Engage with stakeholders, including NHS, Adult Social Care, VCSE sector, service-users and carers and the wider community.
- Gather data to support needs assessments, health inequalities analysis, and service model options appraisal.
- Carry out an options appraisal on the service model and target service user group (focus on Dementia or wider focus on Dementia and Mental Health)
- Foster and facilitate strong local partnerships
- Investigate and engage possible funding streams for the future hub, including charitable sources.
- Investigate estate options for a sustainable forward plan
- Produce detailed reports and disseminate findings to relevant parties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
- Lead and manage the research project, ensuring all objectives are met within the 12-month timeframe.
- Engage with stakeholders, including NHS, Adult Social Care, VCSE sector, service-users and carers and the wider community.
- Gather data to support needs assessments, health inequalities analysis, and service model options appraisal.
- Carry out an options appraisal on the service model and target service user group (focus on Dementia or wider focus on Dementia and Mental Health)
- Foster and facilitate strong local partnerships
- Investigate and engage possible funding streams for the future hub, including charitable sources.
- Investigate estate options for a sustainable forward plan
- Produce detailed reports and disseminate findings to relevant parties.
Person Specification
Experience, communication, skills and values
Essential
- Proven experience in managing small to medium-sized projects, ideally within a public sector or government environment.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing cross-functional project teams.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies
- Knowledge of health, social care and VCSE frameworks and governance structures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Desirable
- Informed by lived experience/ understanding of the effects of living with dementia, or caring for a person with dementia
Person Specification
Experience, communication, skills and values
Essential
- Proven experience in managing small to medium-sized projects, ideally within a public sector or government environment.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing cross-functional project teams.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies
- Knowledge of health, social care and VCSE frameworks and governance structures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Desirable
- Informed by lived experience/ understanding of the effects of living with dementia, or caring for a person with dementia
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.
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.
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).
