Partnership Development and Engagement officer

Help Strengthen Support Across Beverley
We are establishing the Beverley PCN Neighbourhood team, this is a new initiative focused on helping the patients of our 3 member practices access support earlier, improve health resilience and prevent problems from escalating into a crisis.
We are looking for a motivated and approachable Partnership Development and Engagement Officer to work closely with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, community groups and council services, helping to strengthen relationships, encourage collaboration and support a more connected approach to service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a developing programme that brings organisations together to share knowledge, build connections and make the most of available support, resources and opportunities. A key aspect of the role will be engaging with VCSE organisations and partner agencies to develop strong working relationships, understand local challenges and opportunities, and support collaborative ways of working.

The Beverley PCN Team is committed to helping patients improve their overall wellbeing and access the support they need. By working collaboratively with partners across the city, the team aims to strengthen local support networks and help build more resilient communities.
As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with a wide range of organisations, contribute to partnership-focused initiatives and support positive outcomes for communities with Beverley and the East Riding.
Benefits of Working for |Beverley PCN Limited
• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the NHS pension Scheme
• Initially 27 days annual leave
• You will also get eight public holidays per year,
• Supportive workplace
• Flexible working opportunities

What do you require from the right candidate:
1. To support partner organisations, including Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, local authority, adult and children’s services, mental services and community services, to maximise the impact of Beverley PCN’s Neighbourhood Partnership on the patient population.
2. To coordinate new partners, including supporting system access, completing required documentation, identifying barriers to engagement, and identifying and promoting the benefits and effective use of systems and tools that support collaborative working supporting the development of neighbourhood plans.
3. To provide responsive, ongoing support to our practices and Neighbourhood partners, including troubleshooting issues and liaising with other Primary Care Networks, where required. Working flexibly across community settings, office locations, and remote environments to meet the needs of partners and the programme.
4. To promote engagement and ongoing achievement through proactive communication, relationship building, promotion and outreach activities, using influencing and persuasion skills to encourage participation and support adoption.
5. To collect, monitor and analyse data relating to Neighbourhood activities, producing reports and insights to evidence and progress performance monitoring and programme delivery. Maintaining a project plan and action log against agreed project milestones. Identifying and supporting opportunities for continuous improvement in ways of working and user experience, using feedback from partners and the patient population.
6. To maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners, supporting collaborative working and enabling programme outcomes. Identifying any risks and manage / escalate as appropriate.

To apply, please email your CV to Tammy.Bullivant@nhs.net, accompanied by a covering letter outlining how your skills, experience and personal qualities would enable you to make a positive and effective contribution in this role.