Job summary
This is an external secondment until 30 April 2024 - ONLY open to those currently employed by the NHS or local partners. Applications received from outside of an NHS organisation or local partner will not be considered.
An opportunity has arisen for an interesting stakeholder engagement and project management role at NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB), building on work already undertaken in the area.
You will support the creation of a formal research engagement network (REN) using bid funding from the National Integrated Care System Research Engagement Network.
The ICB plans to work closely with our VSCE partners to carry out patient and public involvement and engagement for local research projects through the REN. You will manage the relationships between this project and the VSCE partners delivering the engagement.
You will support the delivery of an ICB research and development strategy that can be constantly refined to improve public and patient insight collection across the ICB footprint.
You will ensure that research by and for the ICB in mid and south Essex is inclusive, working closely with stakeholders to do so.
We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual with a proactive approach to project delivery and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to:
- Provide support and ensure that the project meets all its key milestones, goals against the tight timescale.
- Design and implement a base-line review including survey work which will highlight the key barrier and incentives/enablers to participation.
- Co-design the project supporting the delivery of active engagement by going out into the community.
- Work with engagement leads to support connectivity for people with lived experience to contribute to co-design. Lead work to provide assurance to REN and others on the progress of REN Cohort 2 (2023/24)
- Be responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate.
- Manage staff where appropriate.
- Be responsible for one or more budgets and/or income streams of delivery. (Look for opportunities for future funding to run the network post April 2024).
- Demonstrate and deliver business acumen and value for money, understanding the business of VCSE partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors.
- Use Engagement HQ (MSE Virtual Views) and become a Hub Admin for the project (training provided).
- Support the delivery of the project report by 30 April 2024.
About us
Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care services, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Phoenix Court, Basildon, but there is a hybrid model of working, which includes working across Mid and South Essex and home working.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability.
Unfortunately, the organisation does not have a Sponsorship licence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System comprises the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition.
This fixed term role has been created to support the creation of a research network building on work already undertaken in this area. Following a successful funding bid from the National ICS Research Engagement Network we plan to set up a network for engagement, working closely with our VSCE partners to conduct PPIE discussions for local research projects.
This opportunity will ensure that research will be inclusive in MSE and make the R&D strategy a valuable and live document that will support research across the whole of MSE.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Provide support and ensure that the project meets all its key milestones, goals against the tight timescale.
- Be the link between the project and the VSCE partners delivering the engagement.
- Design and implement a base line review including survey work which will highlight the key barrier and incentives/enablers to participation.
- Co-design the project supporting the delivery of active engagement by going out into the community.
- Work with engagement leads to support connectivity for people with lived experience to contribute to co-design.
- Lead work to provide assurance to REN and others on the progress of REN Cohort 2 (2023/24)
- Nurture and maintain key relationships with VCSEs and all those working within research across the system.
- Be responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate.
- Manage staff where appropriate.
- Be responsible for one or more budgets and/or income streams of delivery. (Look for opportunities for future funding to run the network post April 2024).
- Demonstrate and deliver business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money, understanding the business of VCSE partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors.
- Use Engagement HQ (Virtual Views) and become a Hub Admin for project (training provided).
- Support the creation of a formal research network.
- Support the delivery of the project report by 30 April 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System comprises the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition.
This fixed term role has been created to support the creation of a research network building on work already undertaken in this area. Following a successful funding bid from the National ICS Research Engagement Network we plan to set up a network for engagement, working closely with our VSCE partners to conduct PPIE discussions for local research projects.
This opportunity will ensure that research will be inclusive in MSE and make the R&D strategy a valuable and live document that will support research across the whole of MSE.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Provide support and ensure that the project meets all its key milestones, goals against the tight timescale.
- Be the link between the project and the VSCE partners delivering the engagement.
- Design and implement a base line review including survey work which will highlight the key barrier and incentives/enablers to participation.
- Co-design the project supporting the delivery of active engagement by going out into the community.
- Work with engagement leads to support connectivity for people with lived experience to contribute to co-design.
- Lead work to provide assurance to REN and others on the progress of REN Cohort 2 (2023/24)
- Nurture and maintain key relationships with VCSEs and all those working within research across the system.
- Be responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate.
- Manage staff where appropriate.
- Be responsible for one or more budgets and/or income streams of delivery. (Look for opportunities for future funding to run the network post April 2024).
- Demonstrate and deliver business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money, understanding the business of VCSE partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors.
- Use Engagement HQ (Virtual Views) and become a Hub Admin for project (training provided).
- Support the creation of a formal research network.
- Support the delivery of the project report by 30 April 2024.
Person Specification
Partnership Working / Leadership Management
Essential
- Can demonstrate partnership working and the understanding of how and when partnerships should be built, in order to effect solutions that span across multiple stakeholders.
- Role model core behaviours including equity and diversity and maintaining a professional image at all times.
- Good communicator, with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels
- Able to persuade and influence in areas of conflict
- Flexible and adaptable to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Takes personal responsibility for actions and their impact
- Ability to work in a collaborative way across organisational/sector boundaries in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for patients
Skills
Essential
- Proven level of developed interpersonal and communication skills with staff at all levels both written and verbal
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Prioritisation and organisation skills
- Ability to manage own workload, working to deadlines
- Ability to plan over short term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills involving highly complex data, with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Other
Essential
- Personal qualities of honesty and integrity
- Ability to command respect and establish credibility quickly
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Requirement to spend substantial amounts of time inputting at a keyboard or reviewing computer information via the VDU
- Ability to travel to attend meetings and attend for work at several locations, including home, for the purpose of hybrid working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading, managing and delivering projects involving stakeholders
- Substantial experience of working at a senior level in the NHS or public sector
- Experience of managing incoming and outgoing information requirements, handling correspondence/queries which may be highly complex, sensitive or highly confidential.
Knowledge / understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant systems and procedures
- Understanding of policies and practices within required field of work
- Understanding of the current issues impacting on the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Plus Knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing personal development.
Person Specification
Partnership Working / Leadership Management
Essential
- Can demonstrate partnership working and the understanding of how and when partnerships should be built, in order to effect solutions that span across multiple stakeholders.
- Role model core behaviours including equity and diversity and maintaining a professional image at all times.
- Good communicator, with ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels
- Able to persuade and influence in areas of conflict
- Flexible and adaptable to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Takes personal responsibility for actions and their impact
- Ability to work in a collaborative way across organisational/sector boundaries in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for patients
Skills
Essential
- Proven level of developed interpersonal and communication skills with staff at all levels both written and verbal
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Prioritisation and organisation skills
- Ability to manage own workload, working to deadlines
- Ability to plan over short term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills involving highly complex data, with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Other
Essential
- Personal qualities of honesty and integrity
- Ability to command respect and establish credibility quickly
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Requirement to spend substantial amounts of time inputting at a keyboard or reviewing computer information via the VDU
- Ability to travel to attend meetings and attend for work at several locations, including home, for the purpose of hybrid working
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading, managing and delivering projects involving stakeholders
- Substantial experience of working at a senior level in the NHS or public sector
- Experience of managing incoming and outgoing information requirements, handling correspondence/queries which may be highly complex, sensitive or highly confidential.
Knowledge / understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant systems and procedures
- Understanding of policies and practices within required field of work
- Understanding of the current issues impacting on the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Plus Knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing personal development.
