Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning and Insights Manager. The role is a key strategic role based in the Trust's Planning and Partnerships Team. The post holder will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including clinical and corporate services to ensure that the Trust's Strategy is developed and monitored effectively, and that clinical service plans and reviews are undertaken which align to the Trust Strategy and the Trust's Integrated Improvement Plan. The post holder will also play a key role in developing and improving the Trust's strategic planning capability and processes.
Main duties of the job
As a Planning and Insights Manager you will -
Strategy Development
Periodically refresh & update the Trust's 5-year StrategyDevelop a strategic governance frameworkLead the process for monitoring of enabling strategy milestonesCommunicate with & influence a wide range of colleagues to update the Trust Strategy & maintain a communications planWork closely with the Head of Strategic Planning to develop & co-ordinate an annual business development plan for the Trust
Strategic Service Reviews
Lead the delivery of complex clinical service reviewsManage the service review pipeline, including planning & delivery of the reviews & managing delivery expectationsMaintain & continuously improve the service review frameworkTo work with other members of the Strategic Planning Team to ensure that there is good inter-connectedness between the Trust Strategy, clinical service planning & annual planning
People and Relationship Management
Influence & negotiate with other senior managers & colleagues in clinical & corporate services to shape clinical service reviewsSecure resources to support delivery of service reviews & manage resources either directly or indirectly to deliverCollaborate with external stakeholders including partners in the Integrated Care System to ensure the Trust's Strategy is aligned to the Integrated Care System StrategyDeputise for the Head of Strategic Planning to support & line manage colleagues & attend internal & external meetings as & when required
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information around the job, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information around the job, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable
- Project/Programme management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP or similar)
Training
Essential
- Computer literacy and able to use relevant IT systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding/awareness of NHS context, challenges and opportunities
- Knowledge of strategy development approaches in the health and/or social care sector
- A sound understanding of change management models and service transformation
- Knowledge of benchmarking data analysis tools, techniques and frameworks
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the strategic challenges and opportunities facing community and mental health providers.
Experience
Essential
- Leading strategy development and implementation in a large, complex organisation
- Experience of leading complex clinical service reviews independently, working across a broad range of stakeholders
- Developing relationships and working in partnership with a wide range of teams and autonomously to deliver change initiatives
- Analysing and interpreting a broad range of qualitative and quantitative data to make informed business decisions
- Analysing and reporting on current performance and identifying areas for concern
Desirable
- Experience of leading strategic change programmes.
- Experience in establishing new systems and processes
Skills
Essential
- Strong negotiating, influencing and resource management (direct or indirect) skills
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written, able to communicate and present at all levels internally and with external partners and able to facilitate constructive dialogue
- Excellent relationship management skills - ability to engage at all levels in a collaborative style that promotes effective joint working
- Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work at both the strategic level and with operational teams on the detail to support delivery of plans
Desirable
- Skills or qualifications in specific BI software tools e.g. Power BI, Tableau
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable
- Project/Programme management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP or similar)
Training
Essential
- Computer literacy and able to use relevant IT systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding/awareness of NHS context, challenges and opportunities
- Knowledge of strategy development approaches in the health and/or social care sector
- A sound understanding of change management models and service transformation
- Knowledge of benchmarking data analysis tools, techniques and frameworks
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the strategic challenges and opportunities facing community and mental health providers.
Experience
Essential
- Leading strategy development and implementation in a large, complex organisation
- Experience of leading complex clinical service reviews independently, working across a broad range of stakeholders
- Developing relationships and working in partnership with a wide range of teams and autonomously to deliver change initiatives
- Analysing and interpreting a broad range of qualitative and quantitative data to make informed business decisions
- Analysing and reporting on current performance and identifying areas for concern
Desirable
- Experience of leading strategic change programmes.
- Experience in establishing new systems and processes
Skills
Essential
- Strong negotiating, influencing and resource management (direct or indirect) skills
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written, able to communicate and present at all levels internally and with external partners and able to facilitate constructive dialogue
- Excellent relationship management skills - ability to engage at all levels in a collaborative style that promotes effective joint working
- Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work at both the strategic level and with operational teams on the detail to support delivery of plans
Desirable
- Skills or qualifications in specific BI software tools e.g. Power BI, Tableau
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).
