Job summary
We believe in putting our population and our patients, clients and service users first.
We know that to make meaningful change, reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for the 1.9million people living in Kent and Medway, working honestly, openly and collaboratively with our partners, is the only way.
Our vision is that we are a leader in health, working with our partners, to make Kent and Medway a great place to live and where people lead longer, healthier and happier lives.
To achieve this and achieve it well, we work in partnership with local councils, voluntary and community organisations, as well as many other stakeholders to drive our collective belief that we serve our population through seeing the whole person, not justone aspect of a person's health and wellbeing.
Please note, the stakeholder event for this role will take place on 24th September 2024.
The interviews will take place on 27th September 2024.
Main duties of the job
As our chief strategy and partnerships officer and member of our Executive Team, you will share our desire for collaboration,driving the very best in delivery outcomes. You will be ambitious for our population and will have a demonstrable track record inachieving strategic change, with results that demonstrate sustained positive impact.
This is a key position at NHS Kent and Medway; it holds executive oversight of strategic transformational change programmes and strategic transformation across our four health and care partnerships, provider collaboratives and clinical networks tosupport integration of health and care services.
The role is also responsible for development and delivery of our main integrated care board strategies, including Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy and the NHS Strategy for Kent and Medway.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email Paul Bentley, Chief Executive, NHS Kent and Medway - p.bentley@nhs.net
About us
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at board level.
- Demonstrable record of developing strategy and managing change through integration of services across traditional organisational boundaries.
- Significant experience of working with system partners to influence and collaborate on health and care delivery decisions.
- Evidence of well-developed and effective networks, including partnership working across health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's qualification or equivalent experience of strategic leadership and management in a complex health care environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at board level.
- Demonstrable record of developing strategy and managing change through integration of services across traditional organisational boundaries.
- Significant experience of working with system partners to influence and collaborate on health and care delivery decisions.
- Evidence of well-developed and effective networks, including partnership working across health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's qualification or equivalent experience of strategic leadership and management in a complex health care environment.
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).
