Job summary
Reporting directly to the regional Chief Operating Officer the Director of Community, Primary Care and Sector Interface is a new role that will oversee primary care delivery and development at a regional level and the development and delivery of a coherent region wide strategy for community care and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency, productivity and transformation in both these areas. In addition, they will be responsible for driving improved interface and connectivity between different parts of the health system e.g. primary/acute care interface.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Community, Primary Care and Sector Interface will oversee primary care development/transformation at a regional level and development of a coherent strategy for community care and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency, productivity and transformation in both sectors. This will draw upon existing work already undertaken with a particular focus on addressing unwarranted variation and assuring good practice is being introduced. They will deputise for the Regional Chief Operating Officer as required.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be the regional SRO for Primary Care and Community Services
- The post holder will be responsible for driving the delivery of primary care development/transformation and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency, productivity and transformation in primary care.
- The post holder will be responsible for development of a coherent strategy for community care and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency, productivity and transformation in community services.
- The post holder will be responsible, at a regional level, for delivery of the primary care recovery plan.
- The post holder will take forward the community care related recommendations from the recent the report Operational Productivity: Unwarranted variations in mental health services and community health services.
- The post holder will report to the Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will form a part of the COOs Executive Leadership Team.
- The post holder will work closely with directors across the regional team as well as with each each ICB. They will be responsible for ensuring that government, patients and the public all maintain a high level of confidence in NHS-funded community and primary care services.
This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract from date of appointment.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be the regional SRO for Primary Care and Community Services
- The post holder will be responsible for driving the delivery of primary care development/transformation and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency, productivity and transformation in primary care.
- The post holder will be responsible for development of a coherent strategy for community care and the delivery of improved performance, efficiency, productivity and transformation in community services.
- The post holder will be responsible, at a regional level, for delivery of the primary care recovery plan.
- The post holder will take forward the community care related recommendations from the recent the report Operational Productivity: Unwarranted variations in mental health services and community health services.
- The post holder will report to the Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will form a part of the COOs Executive Leadership Team.
- The post holder will work closely with directors across the regional team as well as with each each ICB. They will be responsible for ensuring that government, patients and the public all maintain a high level of confidence in NHS-funded community and primary care services.
This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract from date of appointment.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification or significant experience in senior programme management, and structuring the delivery of complex work, incorporating multiple inputs and stakeholders, management of fluctuating workload and associated resource management
- Demonstrable evidence of expert understanding of the national strategy for community care and for primary care including the Primary Care Recovery Plan
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience at very senior/Board level
- Significant experience of working with multiple NHS organisations with sometimes opposing objectives to gain consensus and drive change
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience and understanding of large and complex operational NHS organisations and how to achieve change within them
- Substantial knowledge of and experience within a variety of health care settings, including experience in either or both of primary and community care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification or significant experience in senior programme management, and structuring the delivery of complex work, incorporating multiple inputs and stakeholders, management of fluctuating workload and associated resource management
- Demonstrable evidence of expert understanding of the national strategy for community care and for primary care including the Primary Care Recovery Plan
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience at very senior/Board level
- Significant experience of working with multiple NHS organisations with sometimes opposing objectives to gain consensus and drive change
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience and understanding of large and complex operational NHS organisations and how to achieve change within them
- Substantial knowledge of and experience within a variety of health care settings, including experience in either or both of primary and community care
Additional information
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).
