Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Locality Development Manager to join the South Gloucestershire Locality Partnership Team on a permanent basis.
The ambition of the Locality Partnerships, currently hosted by Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is to create a genuinely integrated "out-of-hospital" service offer, with GPs, community services, social services, the voluntary sector and other partners working together to keep people healthy, well and independent in their own homes.
We are looking for someone who can manage multiple work priorities, is able to work across professional groups and develop relationships that will enable you to excel in this role You will be responsible for providing expert support to South Gloucestershire Locality Director, developing plans, managing projects, and leading on specific areas of locality development.
You will need to be a highly organised individual with experience of leadership and bringing about changes in service delivery models with multiple stakeholders in a challenging, complex environment.
The role is a hybrid role, with a mixture of home-based working, an expectation of ICB office days once per week and at South Gloucestershire community and partner locations as required. The Bristol North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB office base is at, Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street, Bristol, BS1 6AG.
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the development and implementation of BNSSG strategies, such as the Locality Transformation Scheme.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, including all member practices and the Locality Commissioning Board.
Participate in and support all relevant internal and external groups including the Locality Commissioning Membership Forums and Locality Leadership Group meetings.
Plan and deliver projects and initiatives in support of the Locality agenda, providing, information, analytical advice and expertise as needed.
Work closely with the Locality Planning team to support the implementation in the Locality of the commissioning context.
Work closely with the locality commissioning leadership group in support of member engagement in locality plans
Contribute to the development of data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data in support of Locality initiatives, working closely with Business Intelligence
Present information and issues, including explaining highly complex issues, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee and management of all aspects of the Team budgets.
Contribute to the strategic planning of the Locality, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
If you think you could make a difference in this role, please contact Kirstie Corns South Gloucestershire Locality Director for an informal discussion about the position: kirstie.corns@nhs.net
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supports the Head of Locality Development and the wider team in maintaining strong local relationships and excellent engagement of the Membership and practices across the locality, including the management of Locality Commissioning Forums, Locality Leadership Groups and other engagement events.
Contribute to the implementation of the Locality Transformation Scheme and the local Commissioning Context and the continued development of Locality Provider Vehicles within the locality.
Works with vulnerable practices and develop practice resilience support systems and tools, building strong relationships with practices through localities to ensure good local intelligence and understanding.
Support the development and delivery of Primary Care Networks as a key component of the GP Contract and NHS Long Term Plan, working closely with Locality Provider Boards, healthcare providers and the voluntary sector.
Engages with fellow Locality Development Managers across BNSSG to support the delivery of a high quality, consistent approach to locality development and the implementation of the commissioning context in line with the BNSSG CCG vision, aims and objectives
Work closely with the primary care development team to implement the BNSSG primary care strategy in the locality and promote resilient sustainable primary care. This will include working with the primary care development team on the implementation of new care models, delivery of workforce initiatives and implementation of the BNSSG resilience and quality improvement programmes.
Facilitate provider relationships across the locality in support of an integrated model of community care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supports the Head of Locality Development and the wider team in maintaining strong local relationships and excellent engagement of the Membership and practices across the locality, including the management of Locality Commissioning Forums, Locality Leadership Groups and other engagement events.
Contribute to the implementation of the Locality Transformation Scheme and the local Commissioning Context and the continued development of Locality Provider Vehicles within the locality.
Works with vulnerable practices and develop practice resilience support systems and tools, building strong relationships with practices through localities to ensure good local intelligence and understanding.
Support the development and delivery of Primary Care Networks as a key component of the GP Contract and NHS Long Term Plan, working closely with Locality Provider Boards, healthcare providers and the voluntary sector.
Engages with fellow Locality Development Managers across BNSSG to support the delivery of a high quality, consistent approach to locality development and the implementation of the commissioning context in line with the BNSSG CCG vision, aims and objectives
Work closely with the primary care development team to implement the BNSSG primary care strategy in the locality and promote resilient sustainable primary care. This will include working with the primary care development team on the implementation of new care models, delivery of workforce initiatives and implementation of the BNSSG resilience and quality improvement programmes.
Facilitate provider relationships across the locality in support of an integrated model of community care
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
BNSSG ICB, Floor 2, North Wing
100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
