Job summary
Join
us as the Director of System Transformation for Bradford District and Craven,
where you will lead the development of our vision to act as one to keep
people happy, healthy at home.
You
will be responsible for working strategically and tactically to ensure
effective partnership delivery across our place, WY ICB and WY ICS.
You
will be a key member of the senior team, providing leadership and direction
in delivering our vision a shared endeavour across our place which is
supported by all key partners.
The
successful candidate will have a sound understanding of the strategic,
tactical, operational, political and economic issues, challenges and
opportunities facing health and care with significant experience of working
at a senior level within a complex organisation and system.
With
a focus on providing overall leadership for Bradford District and Cravens
Health and Care Partnerships priority and enabling programmes, you will work
with partners to maximise a coordinated, integrated approach to improving the
health of the population we serve.
Main duties of the job
Working
as part of our WY ICB you will be a passionate and enthusiastic member of our
place-based partnership with a strong commitment to improving local services
and health outcomes for people in Bradford District and Craven.
Importantly,
you will be committed to the WY ICB vision and to our added values as a
partnership:
-
Our Population - to support the delivery of our priorities and a better
experience of health and care;
-
Our Shared Purpose - all working to the same goal, for our population to have
more chances to lead healthier lives; and
-
Our Partnership - greater value through the best use of our collective
resources, minimising duplication and waste.
You
will be accountable for overseeing the delivery of a range of transformation
priorities for the HCP, and of primary and community services across Bradford
District and Craven place, securing better health and care outcomes for our
population. You will place a strong emphasis on promoting independence and
ensuring that the interests of patients and the community remain at the heart
of our discussions and decisions, whilst ensuring that services meet all
contractual, regulatory and constitutional standards.
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
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
characteristics.
We operate
a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We
actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working
Carer passport.
As a Mindful
Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants
with a mental health condition.
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
Reporting
to the Accountable Officer at Place in Bradford District and Craven, the
Director of System Transformation will lead the development of our vision for
fully integrated pathways of care for all population and care groups. They
will ensure this reflects the aspirations and plans of all relevant partners
and aligns to the strategies and plans of the West Yorkshire Integrated Care
Board (ICB).
This
role means they will be accountable and responsible for providing overall
leadership for Bradford District and Cravens Health and Care Partnerships
priority and enabling transformation programmes, working with partners to
maximise a coordinated, integrated approach to improving the health of the
population we serve.
The
Director will also be accountable for the development and delivery of the
highest quality primary and community services across BDC Place, securing
better health and care outcomes for our population and placing a strong
emphasis on promoting independence and ensuring that the interests of
patients and the community remain at the heart of discussions and decisions.
Working with the Associate Director of Primary Care in Bradford District and
Craven, the Clinical Advisory Board, the West Yorkshire ICS and NHS England
you will assure and develop the quality of general practice and Primary Care
Network provision for Bradford District and Craven residents, within
budgetary constraints.
Additionally,
they will be responsible for building partnerships and collaborating with
wider HCP and system leaders including provider collaboratives, public
health, primary care, local government, voluntary and community sector, other
partners and local people to make real transformational differences for the
population. You will lead partnership
working with Local Authorities, West Yorkshire collaboratives, the Local
Medical Committee and other partners as well as with local people to make
real transformation differences for our population.
The
Director will develop, hold and articulate a vision for fully integrated
pathways of care for all population and care groups, ensuring that integrated
teams and projects fully adopt a continuous improvement approach. They will work closely with colleagues to
develop the programme boards as commissioners of care for their populations,
using data, insight, health economics, and evidence to identify, prioritise,
and drive transformation.
As
a member of the ICB the Director of System Transformation will be jointly
responsible for the planning, allocation and management of resources to meet
the four requirements of integrated care systems (ICSs) and in doing so for
delivery of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnerships (HCP) mission:
-
To improve outcomes in population health and healthcare and so reducing
health inequalities;
-
To tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access and so managing
unwarranted variations in care;
-
To enhance productivity and value for money and so using our collective
resources wisely; and
-
To help the NHS support broader social and economic development and so
securing the economic and social benefits of investing in health and care.
The
Director of System Transformation will be accountable for developing and
delivering our collaborative commissioning approach, supporting the delivery
of our strategic objectives.
They
will help set the tone within the organisation and the wider system,
providing outstanding professional, compassionate, inclusive, and corporate
leadership across the NHS and the wider health and social care system to
ensure the best possible standards of healthcare on behalf of the population.
As
a professional and credible leader, the Director of System Transformation
will work through professional networks across the ICS and regionally where
relevant to provide collective leadership, engaging in peer review and
challenge to improve overall practice and ensure shared learning.
They
will uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life, the standards for NHS Boards
set out by the Professional Standards Authority and the NHS Leadership
Framework competencies.
They
will also participate in a regular on-call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting
to the Accountable Officer at Place in Bradford District and Craven, the
Director of System Transformation will lead the development of our vision for
fully integrated pathways of care for all population and care groups. They
will ensure this reflects the aspirations and plans of all relevant partners
and aligns to the strategies and plans of the West Yorkshire Integrated Care
Board (ICB).
This
role means they will be accountable and responsible for providing overall
leadership for Bradford District and Cravens Health and Care Partnerships
priority and enabling transformation programmes, working with partners to
maximise a coordinated, integrated approach to improving the health of the
population we serve.
The
Director will also be accountable for the development and delivery of the
highest quality primary and community services across BDC Place, securing
better health and care outcomes for our population and placing a strong
emphasis on promoting independence and ensuring that the interests of
patients and the community remain at the heart of discussions and decisions.
Working with the Associate Director of Primary Care in Bradford District and
Craven, the Clinical Advisory Board, the West Yorkshire ICS and NHS England
you will assure and develop the quality of general practice and Primary Care
Network provision for Bradford District and Craven residents, within
budgetary constraints.
Additionally,
they will be responsible for building partnerships and collaborating with
wider HCP and system leaders including provider collaboratives, public
health, primary care, local government, voluntary and community sector, other
partners and local people to make real transformational differences for the
population. You will lead partnership
working with Local Authorities, West Yorkshire collaboratives, the Local
Medical Committee and other partners as well as with local people to make
real transformation differences for our population.
The
Director will develop, hold and articulate a vision for fully integrated
pathways of care for all population and care groups, ensuring that integrated
teams and projects fully adopt a continuous improvement approach. They will work closely with colleagues to
develop the programme boards as commissioners of care for their populations,
using data, insight, health economics, and evidence to identify, prioritise,
and drive transformation.
As
a member of the ICB the Director of System Transformation will be jointly
responsible for the planning, allocation and management of resources to meet
the four requirements of integrated care systems (ICSs) and in doing so for
delivery of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnerships (HCP) mission:
-
To improve outcomes in population health and healthcare and so reducing
health inequalities;
-
To tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access and so managing
unwarranted variations in care;
-
To enhance productivity and value for money and so using our collective
resources wisely; and
-
To help the NHS support broader social and economic development and so
securing the economic and social benefits of investing in health and care.
The
Director of System Transformation will be accountable for developing and
delivering our collaborative commissioning approach, supporting the delivery
of our strategic objectives.
They
will help set the tone within the organisation and the wider system,
providing outstanding professional, compassionate, inclusive, and corporate
leadership across the NHS and the wider health and social care system to
ensure the best possible standards of healthcare on behalf of the population.
As
a professional and credible leader, the Director of System Transformation
will work through professional networks across the ICS and regionally where
relevant to provide collective leadership, engaging in peer review and
challenge to improve overall practice and ensure shared learning.
They
will uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life, the standards for NHS Boards
set out by the Professional Standards Authority and the NHS Leadership
Framework competencies.
They
will also participate in a regular on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Executive level experience and specialist underpinning knowledge of primary care as well as at least one additional discipline eg finance & system transformation or operational delivery
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders and managing relationships with the media, regulators and political stakeholders
- Significant experience of thinking analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead using analytical techniques to identify several solutions
- Experienced professional leadership and influencing skills, building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels
- Ability to manage highly sensitive matters and scenarios, difficult conversations and conflict resolution with reference to both staff, stakeholders and members of the public
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge and experience in performance management, information systems and staffing required, through training and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Master Level or equivalen level of knowledge and experience
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of health, care & local government landscape, including regulatory bodies eg CQC, Ofsted. Understanding of resourcing implications related to social determinants of health
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequalities, improve patient access, safety, quality and ensure organisations are Well Led
- In depth knowledge of operational challenges, regulatory requirements & levers, including approaches to incentives, cultural issues for primary care, children's services, community & acute orgs
- Expertise in managing large scale budgets, financial governance & senior collective decision making in relation to budgets, VfM, risk & financial planning of significant public funds
- Exceptional communication skills which enable professional credibility, strong collaborations and partnership
- Development of business plans and offering expert advice to the delivery and design of services
- Cultural competence and an ability to lead diverse teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of anaytical methods to triangulate highly complex data and scenarios into meaningful insight
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Executive level experience and specialist underpinning knowledge of primary care as well as at least one additional discipline eg finance & system transformation or operational delivery
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders and managing relationships with the media, regulators and political stakeholders
- Significant experience of thinking analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead using analytical techniques to identify several solutions
- Experienced professional leadership and influencing skills, building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels
- Ability to manage highly sensitive matters and scenarios, difficult conversations and conflict resolution with reference to both staff, stakeholders and members of the public
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge and experience in performance management, information systems and staffing required, through training and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Master Level or equivalen level of knowledge and experience
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of health, care & local government landscape, including regulatory bodies eg CQC, Ofsted. Understanding of resourcing implications related to social determinants of health
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequalities, improve patient access, safety, quality and ensure organisations are Well Led
- In depth knowledge of operational challenges, regulatory requirements & levers, including approaches to incentives, cultural issues for primary care, children's services, community & acute orgs
- Expertise in managing large scale budgets, financial governance & senior collective decision making in relation to budgets, VfM, risk & financial planning of significant public funds
- Exceptional communication skills which enable professional credibility, strong collaborations and partnership
- Development of business plans and offering expert advice to the delivery and design of services
- Cultural competence and an ability to lead diverse teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of anaytical methods to triangulate highly complex data and scenarios into meaningful insight
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.
