Head of Strategy & Planning
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Job summary
Working with partners across the BLMK Integrated Care System, the ICB Head of Strategy & Planning is responsible for supporting and coordinating the development of BLMK's system strategies and plans. This is an important role for the system, helping to provide our Partnership with the strategic direction necessary in a leading Integrated Care System.
Main duties of the job
A key responsibility will be steering the planned refresh of our Integrated Health and Care Strategy, and our Joint Forward Plan, during 2025/26. This role requires extensive collaborative working with NHS, local authority, VCSE, Healthwatch and anchor institution partners.
The postholder will also coordinate the work required to deliver a more robust and consistent approach to how we measure our impact in BLMK. This means working together with partners to continue to develop our population health-focussed & outcomes-based approach to assessing the impact that our strategies are having for the people we serve, and reporting on this to the ICB Board and our Health and Care Partnership.
The postholder will also lead the development of the narrative submission required as part of the annual operational planning process in the NHS.
The postholder will prioritise our two core missions as a system, ensuring these are a fundamental part of every system strategy and associated work programmes. These are a) increasing healthy life expectancy and b) reducing health inequalities. In undertaking this role, the AD will ensure that the resident's voice informs the development of ICB strategies and plans and is at the centre of our strategic decision-making.
The postholder will support a more consistent and easily understandable approach to strategy and strategy development across the ICB - one which works better for our residents.
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.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year None
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
465-6986206
Job locations
Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG175TQ
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Address
Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG175TQ
Employer's website
https://bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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