Job summary
This newly created role
provides an exciting opportunity to work across Humber and North Yorkshire supporting
the diabetes, respiratory and stroke (ISDN) clinical networks.
Working with clinical and programme leads
you will plan, coordinate and lead on the development and management of the programmes
transforming services to improve patient outcomes and experience and to support
the delivery of system priorities.
The role will be instrumental in
developing joint working across the system with a range of stakeholders to
address population health priorities, reduce health inequalities and support
service needs as well as providing assurance on the delivery of all aspects of
the agreed work programmes and the management and mitigation of associated
risks and issues.
Main duties of the job
To plan, coordinate and lead on the development and management of agreed programmes, specifically Stroke, Respiratory and Diabetes to transform services to improve patient outcomes and experience and to support the delivery of system priorities.
To provide assurance on the delivery of all aspects of the agreed work programme and the management and mitigation of associated risks and issues.
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To develop and promote joint working; working with system stakeholders across health and care including primary care, community and secondary care providers, local authorities and VCSE organisations to address population health priorities, reduce health inequalities and to support service needs in Humber and North Yorkshire.
To provide support, as appropriate to other programmes/projects managed by project managers from other ICB teams or partner/provider organisations. Provide guidance and advice whilst building skills and capabilities in the team.
About us
The ICB welcomes all applicants, however, we must
remind applicants that we currently do not hold a Tier 2 sponsorship license
(now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship). Can we politely ask this is
considered before applying for this position.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England to meet health and care needs, coordinate services and plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequality between groups. The Health and Care Partnership comprises of NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support
the ICB approach in the development of systemwide plans in the context of local
and national priorities and to help inform the ICBs strategic direction in
respect of management of long term conditions
To develop,
lead on and be responsible for the delivery of a range of complex specific
programmes and projects across the ICB to support the health and care system in
delivering their plans
To highlight
risks and barriers to delivery working with providers and partners to provide a
solution based approach
Using agreed
Project Management Office (PMO) tools, produce business cases, service
specifications and financial plans to support the delivery of programme plans
To
proactively engage with regional and national teams to ensure that the ICS is
aware of any new national and local guidance or policy changes that will impact
on service delivery or performance.
To identify
and be responsible for scoping of outcome improvement and value improvement
opportunities
To support
the ICS to identify variation and best practice and support improvement and
implementation
Develop a
working knowledge and understanding of the ICS, its localities, cultures,
people, communities and services
To manage
performance against an agreed work programme
Work with
partners to engage in the development of effective local arrangements for
involving patients, members of the public and other partners as required
Ensure that
effective evaluation arrangements are established for all projects and that
evaluation is carried out in a timely and effective manner
Work closely
with the system leads and act as the key link and point of contact to support
development and implementation of a system wide strategy and workplan
Develop and
maintain excellent working relationships with primary care, community and
secondary care providers, local authorities and VCSE organisations, leading be
example with open and effective communication
Represent
the ICB in matters relating to the agreed work programme delivery when required
Deputise for the Head of Clinical Networks as
required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support
the ICB approach in the development of systemwide plans in the context of local
and national priorities and to help inform the ICBs strategic direction in
respect of management of long term conditions
To develop,
lead on and be responsible for the delivery of a range of complex specific
programmes and projects across the ICB to support the health and care system in
delivering their plans
To highlight
risks and barriers to delivery working with providers and partners to provide a
solution based approach
Using agreed
Project Management Office (PMO) tools, produce business cases, service
specifications and financial plans to support the delivery of programme plans
To
proactively engage with regional and national teams to ensure that the ICS is
aware of any new national and local guidance or policy changes that will impact
on service delivery or performance.
To identify
and be responsible for scoping of outcome improvement and value improvement
opportunities
To support
the ICS to identify variation and best practice and support improvement and
implementation
Develop a
working knowledge and understanding of the ICS, its localities, cultures,
people, communities and services
To manage
performance against an agreed work programme
Work with
partners to engage in the development of effective local arrangements for
involving patients, members of the public and other partners as required
Ensure that
effective evaluation arrangements are established for all projects and that
evaluation is carried out in a timely and effective manner
Work closely
with the system leads and act as the key link and point of contact to support
development and implementation of a system wide strategy and workplan
Develop and
maintain excellent working relationships with primary care, community and
secondary care providers, local authorities and VCSE organisations, leading be
example with open and effective communication
Represent
the ICB in matters relating to the agreed work programme delivery when required
Deputise for the Head of Clinical Networks as
required
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
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.
- Ability to apply project management discipline and processes (e.g., Prince 2) to a programme of projects to maximise delivery.
- The ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including implementation of change programmes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work with colleagues at all levels, internally and externally and liaise with very senior people on transformation priorities.
- Ability to write clear and concise documents for discussion with other stakeholders.
- Able to use computers for written, numerical, database and graphical presentations.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
- Have the ability to analyse and develop a range of options.
- Have the ability to take decisions on difficult and highly contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Have the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Able to create, analyse, interpret and present highly complex statistical reports and numerical data information.
- Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Have the ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Have the ability to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Have the ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Ability to move between details and the bigger picture.
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS management experience in either a provider or commissioning organisation.
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Integrated Care Systems and Local Care Partnerships
- Evidence of leading and delivering change.
- Service planning and redesign experience.
- An understanding of the NHS financial regime and current healthcare policy.
- Experience of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a wide range of people at all levels and with both Clinicians and Managers
- Experience of working to tight and often changing timescales
- Interpreting national policy for implementation
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and underpinned by theory and experience. Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist project management knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Prince 2 or programme management qualification or relevant equivalent experience
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
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.
- Ability to apply project management discipline and processes (e.g., Prince 2) to a programme of projects to maximise delivery.
- The ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including implementation of change programmes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work with colleagues at all levels, internally and externally and liaise with very senior people on transformation priorities.
- Ability to write clear and concise documents for discussion with other stakeholders.
- Able to use computers for written, numerical, database and graphical presentations.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
- Have the ability to analyse and develop a range of options.
- Have the ability to take decisions on difficult and highly contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Have the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Able to create, analyse, interpret and present highly complex statistical reports and numerical data information.
- Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Have the ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Have the ability to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Have the ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales.
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Ability to move between details and the bigger picture.
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS management experience in either a provider or commissioning organisation.
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Integrated Care Systems and Local Care Partnerships
- Evidence of leading and delivering change.
- Service planning and redesign experience.
- An understanding of the NHS financial regime and current healthcare policy.
- Experience of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a wide range of people at all levels and with both Clinicians and Managers
- Experience of working to tight and often changing timescales
- Interpreting national policy for implementation
- Experience of managing staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and underpinned by theory and experience. Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist project management knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Prince 2 or programme management qualification or relevant equivalent experience
