Job summary
Thank you for the interest you have shown in our Non-Executive Director Primary Care Direct Commissioning post at NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB). There has never been a more exciting and challenging time to join us as we continue our journey as an ICB. One Gloucestershire is a well-established partnership of health and care organisations based around trusted and collaborative relationships that are working hard to deliver joined up services for the people of Gloucestershire. The last 12 months have been extremely challenging in terms of responding to increases in patient demand, the on-going recovery from the pandemic, industrial action and the rising cost of living which have put further pressure on our staff across the system and the communities we serve. During this period, we have seen unprecedented growth in people turning to the NHS and care services for support. Within this context, our local health and care professionals, supported by our fantastic partners, including local councils and other public, community and voluntary sector partners have responded magnificently.
Looking forward, we believe in the power of our partnership to improve health and wellbeing, improve care and services for local citizens and to collectively tackle long standing health inequalities.
Main duties of the job
It is to this backdrop that we embark on the process to appoint a Non-Executive Director for Primary Care Direct Commissioning and there has never been a more exciting and challenging time to join us as we continue our journey as an ICB. This is a pivotal role in supporting our ambitions, working alongside the Chair, other non-executives, executive directors and partner members and as equal members of a unitary Board. You will be responsible for specific areas relating to Board governance and oversight Looking forward, we believe in the power of our partnership to improve health and wellbeing, improve care and services for local citizens and to collectively tackle long standing health inequalities.It is to this backdrop that we embark on the process to appoint a Non-Executive Director for Primary Care Direct Commissioning and there has never been a more exciting and challenging time to join us as we continue our journey as an ICB. This is a pivotal role in supporting our ambitions, working alongside the Chair, other non-executives, executive directors and partner members and as equal members of a unitary Board. You will be responsible for specific areas relating to Board governance and oversight.
About us
Our NHS Gloucestershire
Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and
buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also
brings partners together to ensure the countys NHS provides the best possible
care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to
high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better
place for the future.
More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk)
From 1 September 2023,
ICB headquarters will be at Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TG, which will be the
main base for all staff. In the interim period until 1 September, the offices
will be based at Sanger House, Brockworth, Gloucester Business Park, GL4 3FE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Chair of our Primary Care Direct Commissioning Committee, you will be responsible for Primary Care Strategy, planning delivery, carrying out needs assessments, undertaking service reviews and supporting the sustainability of services. The post-holder will scrutinise the commissioning decisions of primary care services to ensure the highest quality services are secured that deliver the best possible outcomes for patients and service users, within the resource allocation, maintaining a consistent focus on quality, integration and innovation.
As a suitable candidate you will be comfortable operating at board level, have strong strategic leadership skills and a track record of leading transformational change within a politically charged environment. Although not essential, professional experience and knowledge relevant to Primary Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Pharmaceutical services would be desirable. Most importantly, you will have exceptional personal integrity and be committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity for all.
We are very fortunate in Gloucestershire that we have a strong tradition of partnership working, co-operation and making the most of the Gloucestershire pound and our focus on this continues to grow. If you share our ambitions and vision, then we look forward to receiving your application and meeting with you in due course.
Recruitment Timetable:
Applications Close: Sunday, 3 September 2023 Shortlisting Interviews: w/c 11 & 18 September 2023
Final Interviews and Assessments: w/c 9 October 2023
To find out more about this post, please contact our recruitment partner, Finegreen.
To request a copy of the information pack, please contact enquiries@finegreen.co.uk
To visit our recruitment microsite, go to - www.finegreen.co.uk/GlosICB-NEDs
For an exploratory and confidential conversation about the post, please contact, Joe Joyce joe.joyce@finegreen.co.uk or Natasha Parmar natasha.parmar@finegreen.co.uk
We would particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics, as we committed to improving diversity within our system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Chair of our Primary Care Direct Commissioning Committee, you will be responsible for Primary Care Strategy, planning delivery, carrying out needs assessments, undertaking service reviews and supporting the sustainability of services. The post-holder will scrutinise the commissioning decisions of primary care services to ensure the highest quality services are secured that deliver the best possible outcomes for patients and service users, within the resource allocation, maintaining a consistent focus on quality, integration and innovation.
As a suitable candidate you will be comfortable operating at board level, have strong strategic leadership skills and a track record of leading transformational change within a politically charged environment. Although not essential, professional experience and knowledge relevant to Primary Medical, Dental, Ophthalmic, and Pharmaceutical services would be desirable. Most importantly, you will have exceptional personal integrity and be committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity for all.
We are very fortunate in Gloucestershire that we have a strong tradition of partnership working, co-operation and making the most of the Gloucestershire pound and our focus on this continues to grow. If you share our ambitions and vision, then we look forward to receiving your application and meeting with you in due course.
Recruitment Timetable:
Applications Close: Sunday, 3 September 2023 Shortlisting Interviews: w/c 11 & 18 September 2023
Final Interviews and Assessments: w/c 9 October 2023
To find out more about this post, please contact our recruitment partner, Finegreen.
To request a copy of the information pack, please contact enquiries@finegreen.co.uk
To visit our recruitment microsite, go to - www.finegreen.co.uk/GlosICB-NEDs
For an exploratory and confidential conversation about the post, please contact, Joe Joyce joe.joyce@finegreen.co.uk or Natasha Parmar natasha.parmar@finegreen.co.uk
We would particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics, as we committed to improving diversity within our system.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications, Professional Memberships & Training
Essential
- Experience of setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation
- Knowledge of health, care, local government landscape and/ or the voluntary sector (Desirable)
- Professional experience and knowledge relevant to remuneration and pay frameworks, workforce transformation, leadership, culture, organisational development, and change (Desirable)
- A capacity to thrive in a complex and politically charged environment of change and uncertainty
- Experience leading change at a senior level to bring together disparate stakeholder interests
- An understanding of different sectors, groups,
- networks and the needs of diverse populations
Communication, Influence, Engagement & Relationships
Essential
- Able to appropriately build constructive and enduring relationships to gain the cooperation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, service users, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals)
- Able to gain acceptance, motivate, persuade, and engage audiences in agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers to overcome
- Experience of chairing complex meetings effectively
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, able to communicate and present complex/sensitive information to varied audiences and lead in a creative environment enabling people to thrive and collaborate.
- Experience working collaboratively across agency and professional boundaries
Team Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Models respect and a compassionate and inclusive leadership style with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in respect of boards, patients and staff
- Models inclusivity and respect through their interactions with Board and committee members,
- ICS partners and with patients and the public
- Creates and lives the values of openness and transparency embodied by the principles-of-public life and in Our People Promise
Analytical, Problem Solving, Judgement & Decision Making
Essential
- Able to absorb and analyze significant amounts of data and statistical information in order to highlight issues/risks and to reach sound judgements
- Can demonstrate an ability to think strategically, think independently and demonstrate integrity
- Problem solving skills and the ability to identify issues and areas of risk, leading stakeholders to effective resolutions and decisions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to methodically plan, manage, monitor, advise and review risks and issues and provide resolution according to policy/protocol
- Understanding the planning cycles of commissioning functions and the requirements to deliver sound contract management
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Manage the flow of process and practice
- Are stimulated by a fast-moving environment, understand the need for change and recognise the crucial role of technology
- Proactively participate in annual reviews for self and for others
Person Specification
Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications, Professional Memberships & Training
Essential
- Experience of setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation
- Knowledge of health, care, local government landscape and/ or the voluntary sector (Desirable)
- Professional experience and knowledge relevant to remuneration and pay frameworks, workforce transformation, leadership, culture, organisational development, and change (Desirable)
- A capacity to thrive in a complex and politically charged environment of change and uncertainty
- Experience leading change at a senior level to bring together disparate stakeholder interests
- An understanding of different sectors, groups,
- networks and the needs of diverse populations
Communication, Influence, Engagement & Relationships
Essential
- Able to appropriately build constructive and enduring relationships to gain the cooperation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, service users, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals)
- Able to gain acceptance, motivate, persuade, and engage audiences in agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers to overcome
- Experience of chairing complex meetings effectively
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, able to communicate and present complex/sensitive information to varied audiences and lead in a creative environment enabling people to thrive and collaborate.
- Experience working collaboratively across agency and professional boundaries
Team Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Models respect and a compassionate and inclusive leadership style with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in respect of boards, patients and staff
- Models inclusivity and respect through their interactions with Board and committee members,
- ICS partners and with patients and the public
- Creates and lives the values of openness and transparency embodied by the principles-of-public life and in Our People Promise
Analytical, Problem Solving, Judgement & Decision Making
Essential
- Able to absorb and analyze significant amounts of data and statistical information in order to highlight issues/risks and to reach sound judgements
- Can demonstrate an ability to think strategically, think independently and demonstrate integrity
- Problem solving skills and the ability to identify issues and areas of risk, leading stakeholders to effective resolutions and decisions
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to methodically plan, manage, monitor, advise and review risks and issues and provide resolution according to policy/protocol
- Understanding the planning cycles of commissioning functions and the requirements to deliver sound contract management
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Manage the flow of process and practice
- Are stimulated by a fast-moving environment, understand the need for change and recognise the crucial role of technology
- Proactively participate in annual reviews for self and for others
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Sanger House
5220 Valiant Court, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 4FE
Employer's website
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
