Job summary
The Partnership Governance Lead isfundamental to the ICB's growing partnership arrangements with local authorities, NHS Trusts, VCSE organisations and others to ensure that there are robust reporting mechanisms between the ICB and partners, governance requirements are met and that strong and meaningful partnerships are best supporting the delivery of the ICB's ambitious reform agenda.
Main duties of the job
The post holder has overall operational responsibility for the effective functioning of several key governance fora, including the Health and Care Partnership and the Bedfordshire Care Alliance Committee. The post holder will also own the quarterly "Joint Seminars" of the ICB and the Integrated Care Partnership and will be a vital part of the Corporate Governance Team that provides secretariat support to the ICB Board and Committees.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for the full details of the role. The personal specification contains the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please provide information on your skills, knowledge and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for the full details of the role. The personal specification contains the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please provide information on your skills, knowledge and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters' level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in relevant area.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant professional or academic qualifications in areas requiring strong planning, analytical, interpretation and/or communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a large complex organisation.
- Experience of advising and supporting cross sector partnerships, Boards and committees.
- Experience of working in a Corporate Governance and assurance role particularly in a partnership environment.
- Senior management or specialist experience over a range of functions e.g., risk management; Corporate Governance, assurance etc.
Desirable
- Experience of building relationships with partners from other sectors and influencing decision makers to meet common goals.
- Experience of delivery of agreed outcomes in a matrix environment working across different sectors.
- Governance qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of successfully handling sensitive situations efficiently and confidentially.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills. Presents complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups while being mindful of barriers to understanding
Desirable
- Ability to plan and manage large and complex agendas within tight deadlines.
- Able to present complex information on all aspects of function practice in a clear, understandable and audience- appropriate manner to senior management and board level groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in BLMK and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB, Local Authorities and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Desirable
- Provide expert advice and guidance on governance matters including compliance with guidance and legislation and when necessary, facilitate access to legal advice.
- Interpret and apply legal, statutory, national policy and other information for the Integrated Care Partnership to ensure effective governance and compliance with best practice.
- Up to date knowledge of the NHS and an understanding of the policy agenda for Integrated Care Boards, Integrated Care Partnerships and Integrated Care Systems.
- Understanding of local authorities' policy agenda and the political context of the authority.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by VCSE organisations and the environment required to enable a thriving VCSE sector.
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance, legislation and best practice.
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites within the BLMK area
Desirable
- Able to work outside of traditional office hours on occasion, and to support the flexible working requirements of colleagues in a supportive way.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working skills
- Self-motivated
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
Desirable
- Believes in finding solutions to complex problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters' level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in relevant area.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant professional or academic qualifications in areas requiring strong planning, analytical, interpretation and/or communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a large complex organisation.
- Experience of advising and supporting cross sector partnerships, Boards and committees.
- Experience of working in a Corporate Governance and assurance role particularly in a partnership environment.
- Senior management or specialist experience over a range of functions e.g., risk management; Corporate Governance, assurance etc.
Desirable
- Experience of building relationships with partners from other sectors and influencing decision makers to meet common goals.
- Experience of delivery of agreed outcomes in a matrix environment working across different sectors.
- Governance qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of successfully handling sensitive situations efficiently and confidentially.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills. Presents complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups while being mindful of barriers to understanding
Desirable
- Ability to plan and manage large and complex agendas within tight deadlines.
- Able to present complex information on all aspects of function practice in a clear, understandable and audience- appropriate manner to senior management and board level groups.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in BLMK and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB, Local Authorities and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Desirable
- Provide expert advice and guidance on governance matters including compliance with guidance and legislation and when necessary, facilitate access to legal advice.
- Interpret and apply legal, statutory, national policy and other information for the Integrated Care Partnership to ensure effective governance and compliance with best practice.
- Up to date knowledge of the NHS and an understanding of the policy agenda for Integrated Care Boards, Integrated Care Partnerships and Integrated Care Systems.
- Understanding of local authorities' policy agenda and the political context of the authority.
- Understanding of the challenges faced by VCSE organisations and the environment required to enable a thriving VCSE sector.
- Knowledge of Corporate Governance, legislation and best practice.
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites within the BLMK area
Desirable
- Able to work outside of traditional office hours on occasion, and to support the flexible working requirements of colleagues in a supportive way.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working skills
- Self-motivated
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
Desirable
- Believes in finding solutions to complex problems.
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.
