Job summary
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for aSenior Programme Manager, Oversightto join the Performance & Planning Team, working in the third largest Integrated Care System in the country, serving a population of 2.6 million across Cheshire and Merseyside.
The strategic aims of the ICS are to:
- improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
- tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access
- enhance productivity and value for money
- help the NHS support broader social and economic development.
As a pivotal senior member of the Performance & Planning Team, the post holder will have responsibility for management of the Oversight function and will drive forward all aspects of work related to fulfilling the ICB's duties in respect of oversight of Providers and NHSE oversight of the ICB.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Programme Manager, Oversight will have a key role supporting the Associate Director of Planning. The post holder will have responsibility for management of the Oversight function and fulfilling the ICB's duties in respect of oversight of Providers and NHSE oversight of the ICB. The post holder will manage the provision of an efficient, effective and high-quality professional and well co-ordinated Oversight Programme.
The post holder will be the strategic lead and interface between Provider, Place, ICB and NHSE NW region in relation to oversight, ensuring coherence with national guidance. This will include being the day to day lead and first point of escalation for oversight issues.
Part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Performance & Planning function, the post holder will be expected to offer strategic leadership to the function and be a key contributor to relevant elements of strategy for the ICB.
Deputise for the Associate Director of Planning as and when required and is the senior management representative of the Oversight function with appropriate budgetary responsibility.
Further, over time it is likely the remit and requirements of the role will evolve and the post holder will be expected to adjust their working approach and style to accommodate these. As a new post within the organisation, to reflect the above, it is expected that this job description would be reviewed regularly, by agreement.
About us
About us
Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is a highly complex organisation serving a population of 2.6 million people across nine Places (Boroughs including local Authorities), 17 NHS Provider organisations, 51 PCNs plus North West Ambulance service as well as third sector and voluntary organisations. Cheshire and Merseyside is the third largest ICS in the country, and in regard to scope of organisations the ICS is double the size of the next largest ICS.
From a demographic perspective, there are some real challenges within Cheshire and Merseyside. 33% of the population of Cheshire and Merseyside live in the most deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England. In addition, the population overall suffers from some of the poorest health outcomes in England.
To apply for an Internal role, you must have a Contract of Employment with NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB, and therefore already be an employee
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to fulfil the following key functions:-
- Lead a high quality, efficient and effective team capable of meeting the teams business function including:
- Leading a Cheshire & Merseyside wide function and approach to managing provider oversight and the interface between ICB and NHSE, as NHSE hold the ICB to account.
- Delivery of an effective quarterly and annual oversight process for the ICB and providers across C&M, avoiding duplication and combining all key elements into a single process.
- Working with BI colleagues both within the ICB and at NHSE NW region to understand all metrics used for purposes of the System Oversight Framework, analyse variation to provide in-depth analysis of trends and relevant insights to identify potential issues early and to inform decision making.
- Develop congruent assurance processes, minimising duplication of assurance and processes across NHSE and maximising the delivery of NHS constitutional standards across C&M.
- Leading on the development of robust oversight governance processes
- To support C&M colleagues in the implementation of the oversight framework and to support the use of a risk based approach to monitor system and organisational issues.
- To identify and share areas of best practice across the region and beyond in order to support continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes
- To ensure that the delivery of oversight across C&M contributes to the delivery of services to patients, acting as a champion for patients and their interests
- Ensure projects, services and initiatives are delivered on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans as required.
- Identify interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
- Manage C&M reporting of the oversight position and interventions/actions being taken regionally and locally to support improvement;
- Review and oversight of programme performance alongside key ICS leads, including supporting the response of the ICB to NHSE oversight/segmentation requirements.
- Develop and present reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Associate Director of Planning.
- Providing progress reports for senior staff or groups of staff as directed from time to time, tailoring content to meet the needs of the audience.
- Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop oversight outputs.
- Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.
- To make best use of relevant evidence to support improvement across all areas of the teams responsibility
- To promote and utilise recognised and accepted improvement methodologies.
- Ensuring that systems are in place to enable the effective and timely monitoring, assessment and management of all oversight metrics, both those set nationally and those agreed locally.
- Provide and support committees of the ICB Board and key programmes as required with high level performance/information and to monitor and manage oversight
- The postholder will require a high level of communication skills and negotiation skills with regard to managing the demands and day to day management of the oversight function.
- In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports, to include expert advice on matters of oversight.
- Present complex and highly sensitive information with regard to oversight to a wide audience of stakeholders.
- Participate in internal and external system wide meetings on performance and oversight and provide clear information, analytical advice and expertise.
- To develop collaborative working relationships with relevant local, regional and national stakeholders.
- To work effectively with all key stakeholders across Cheshire & Merseyside and the NW as required. Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement across the ICB and ensure active involvement ICS/ICB colleagues
- Maintain a good knowledge of relevant emerging national, regional and local policies, particularly with regards to oversight
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to fulfil the following key functions:-
- Lead a high quality, efficient and effective team capable of meeting the teams business function including:
- Leading a Cheshire & Merseyside wide function and approach to managing provider oversight and the interface between ICB and NHSE, as NHSE hold the ICB to account.
- Delivery of an effective quarterly and annual oversight process for the ICB and providers across C&M, avoiding duplication and combining all key elements into a single process.
- Working with BI colleagues both within the ICB and at NHSE NW region to understand all metrics used for purposes of the System Oversight Framework, analyse variation to provide in-depth analysis of trends and relevant insights to identify potential issues early and to inform decision making.
- Develop congruent assurance processes, minimising duplication of assurance and processes across NHSE and maximising the delivery of NHS constitutional standards across C&M.
- Leading on the development of robust oversight governance processes
- To support C&M colleagues in the implementation of the oversight framework and to support the use of a risk based approach to monitor system and organisational issues.
- To identify and share areas of best practice across the region and beyond in order to support continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes
- To ensure that the delivery of oversight across C&M contributes to the delivery of services to patients, acting as a champion for patients and their interests
- Ensure projects, services and initiatives are delivered on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans as required.
- Identify interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
- Manage C&M reporting of the oversight position and interventions/actions being taken regionally and locally to support improvement;
- Review and oversight of programme performance alongside key ICS leads, including supporting the response of the ICB to NHSE oversight/segmentation requirements.
- Develop and present reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Associate Director of Planning.
- Providing progress reports for senior staff or groups of staff as directed from time to time, tailoring content to meet the needs of the audience.
- Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop oversight outputs.
- Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.
- To make best use of relevant evidence to support improvement across all areas of the teams responsibility
- To promote and utilise recognised and accepted improvement methodologies.
- Ensuring that systems are in place to enable the effective and timely monitoring, assessment and management of all oversight metrics, both those set nationally and those agreed locally.
- Provide and support committees of the ICB Board and key programmes as required with high level performance/information and to monitor and manage oversight
- The postholder will require a high level of communication skills and negotiation skills with regard to managing the demands and day to day management of the oversight function.
- In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reports, to include expert advice on matters of oversight.
- Present complex and highly sensitive information with regard to oversight to a wide audience of stakeholders.
- Participate in internal and external system wide meetings on performance and oversight and provide clear information, analytical advice and expertise.
- To develop collaborative working relationships with relevant local, regional and national stakeholders.
- To work effectively with all key stakeholders across Cheshire & Merseyside and the NW as required. Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement across the ICB and ensure active involvement ICS/ICB colleagues
- Maintain a good knowledge of relevant emerging national, regional and local policies, particularly with regards to oversight
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge and relevant experience
- Analytical skills and judgement
Essential
Essential
- Communication and stakeholder Management
Essential
Essential
- Policy/service development
Essential
Essential
- Leadership and management skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge and relevant experience
- Analytical skills and judgement
Essential
Essential
- Communication and stakeholder Management
Essential
Essential
- Policy/service development
Essential
Essential
- Leadership and management skills
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).
