Job summary
Suffolk and
North East Essex ICB is looking to recruit an Alliance Estates Lead to work as
part of the ICBs Estates Team supporting oversight, development and
optimisation of estate across SNEE with a particular focus on supporting
primary care estate across the three alliances.
The role will
include oversight and support of primary care estate development including
business case review, along with supporting the development and delivery of PCN
estate strategies and alliance delivery plans, ensuring they align to the
ambitions and objectives of the System Estates Infrastructure Strategy and
Joint Forward Plan. The postholder will work as part of a small, dedicated
estates team whilst being supported by the multi-disciplinary teams across the
Suffolk and North East Essex ICB along with system partner estate
professionals. This is an exciting time to work within estates across SNEE ICB
with an opportunity for the right individual to drive forward innovative change
and delivery of projects for the benefit of our population.
For an informal
discussion please contact daniel.turner@snee.nhs.uk
Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.
Main duties of the job
- Provide effective management to ensure that critical workstreams are delivered within defined quality, time and cost constraints.
- Act as the central focal point for co-ordination and communication across the alliance partners to support the optimisation, utilisation, development and use of the system estate to meet with the alliance, ICB, ICS and national priorities
- Develop and maintain project trackers and plans, produce milestone and highlight reports, as well as a risk register.
- Report on progress to ICB PC Estates and ICB Estates forums.
- Become an integrated and integral part of the placed based alliances. Providing expert complex knowledge and guidance.
- Assist and support GP staff in the development and production of Expressions of Interest, Project Initiation Documents and Business Cases, in line with ICB and NHS England requirements.
- Hold and maintain effective working knowledge of the latest Health Building Note standards to ensure any reconfiguration, modifications and new developments meet the latest specifications.
- Encourage and champion shared learning through Post Project Evaluation reporting.
- Contribute to the strategic planning of the ICB and alliances, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes.
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for someone
wishing to work in system estate development, transformation and change
management. Working across the Suffolk and North East Essex ICB you will be
working on a variety of projects, initiatives and workstreams to support the
delivery and ongoing development of the system Estates Infrastructure Strategy.
The role involves working with system and
alliance partners including primary care, acute hospitals, community providers,
social care upper and lower tier local authorities and the voluntary sector.
The post holder will collaborate closely with partners and stakeholders to
deliver estate optimisation, rationalisation and development to support the ICS
in the delivery of services in the right place at the right time for our
patient population. The role will include oversight and support of primary care
estate development including business case review, along with supporting the
development and delivery of PCN estate strategies and alliance delivery plans,
ensuring they align to the ambitions and objectives of the System Estates
Infrastructure Strategy and Joint Forward Plan. The postholder will work as
part of a small, dedicated estates team whilst being supported by the
multi-disciplinary teams across the Suffolk and North East Essex ICB along with
system partner estate professionals.
We are looking for an individual who is organised
and self-motivated, is keen to work within a system estates role across a
collaborative system. This role will suit someone who is a good communicator
has a passion for system working and estate development and is willing and able
to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and think outside the box.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for someone
wishing to work in system estate development, transformation and change
management. Working across the Suffolk and North East Essex ICB you will be
working on a variety of projects, initiatives and workstreams to support the
delivery and ongoing development of the system Estates Infrastructure Strategy.
The role involves working with system and
alliance partners including primary care, acute hospitals, community providers,
social care upper and lower tier local authorities and the voluntary sector.
The post holder will collaborate closely with partners and stakeholders to
deliver estate optimisation, rationalisation and development to support the ICS
in the delivery of services in the right place at the right time for our
patient population. The role will include oversight and support of primary care
estate development including business case review, along with supporting the
development and delivery of PCN estate strategies and alliance delivery plans,
ensuring they align to the ambitions and objectives of the System Estates
Infrastructure Strategy and Joint Forward Plan. The postholder will work as
part of a small, dedicated estates team whilst being supported by the
multi-disciplinary teams across the Suffolk and North East Essex ICB along with
system partner estate professionals.
We are looking for an individual who is organised
and self-motivated, is keen to work within a system estates role across a
collaborative system. This role will suit someone who is a good communicator
has a passion for system working and estate development and is willing and able
to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and think outside the box.
Person Specification
Communication, Planning, Management & Physical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Other
Essential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer, influencer and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Completer/Finisher
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisation
Autonomy/Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Person Specification
Communication, Planning, Management & Physical Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Other
Essential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer, influencer and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Completer/Finisher
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisation
Autonomy/Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
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.
