About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a town planning professional to join Essex ICB.
It is an important role in the Estates team which forms part of our Financial and Commercial Directorate and has a pivotal role to play in delivering the ambitions 10 Year Health Plan. This is an exciting time for Estates as we move forward with medium term planning and multi-year capital allocations.
This role will support the Estates Strategy for the ICB and have a primary focus on town planning but will work across Town Planning & Policy, Strategic Developments, Primary Care & Neighbourhood Health as programmes and projects require. Our Assistant Estates Managers will contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans supporting key milestones and managing risks and opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the implementation of policy and / or service developments related to Estates, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan, through engaging with and responding to local planning authority consultations on planning policy and development proposals.
Supporting primary care practices with local developments.
Supporting provider partners and others with at scale strategic developments
Supporting the Estates development of Neighbourhood Health Centres
Analysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data relating to Estates and turning analysis into useful insights and reports that can be used to inform decision making and delivery
Developing and delivering project plans relating to Estate, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reporting
Supporting delivery of budget for the programmes and projects for which they are aligned. Including effective budget reporting as required
Supporting procurement of relevant services
Supporting best use of resources and value for money.
About us
NHS Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and funding of NHS services for around 1.9 million people across Essex. Our role as an ICB is to bring health and care services together, improve the health and wellbeing of our population and ensure equitable access to services and outcome for everyone. The organisations headquarters is Seax House, Chelmsford, and we operate a hybrid working model (2 office-based days) that includes working across Essex and from home. Essex ICB currently has offices in Brentwood, Harlow and Colchester, in addition to the Chelmsford HQ.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We know that different experiences, ideas and perspectives help create a stronger and more innovative organisation that delivers better outcomes for patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence.
Job description Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB oversees the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.
Our Estates team form part of our Financial and Commercial Directorate and has a pivotal role to play in delivering the ambitions 10 Year Health Plan. Bringing care closer to home by enabling new ways of working and maximising our resources. This is an exciting time for Estates as we move forward with medium term planning and multi-year capital allocations.
The Assistant Estates Manager, will provide leadership and support the Estates Strategy for the ICB and will work across Town Planning & Policy, Strategic Developments, Primary Care & Neighbourhood Health as programmes and projects require. Our Assistant Estates Manager will contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans supporting key milestones and managing risks and opportunities.
As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the Director of Estates, in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:
From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:
Policy and service development
Responsible for the implementation of policy and / or service developments related to Estates, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health PlanEnsure compliance with relevant ICB policiesUse research, innovation and audits to inform service improvements or performance managementSupport in the provision of advice and operational guidance to develop appropriate solutions for new care models and best use of resources.Support primary care practices with local developments.Support provider partners and others with at scale strategic developmentsSupport the Estates development of Neighborhood Health Centres
Strategy and analysis
Analysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data relating to EstatesTurns analysis into useful insights and reports that can be used to inform decision making and deliveryPresent complex data, information and insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple written and verbal briefingsUse of data and insight to contribute to reporting, including performance management, financial and quality reporting against agreed contractual or project deliverablesUse of Population Health Management methodologies and tools to inform projects and programmes that will improve outcomes for patients and sustainability of health services
Planning and organisation
Develop and deliver project plans relating to Estate, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reportingManaging competing priorities, prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and longer term prioritiesEnsure accurate reporting and records managementSupport delivery and monitoring of business plan for Estates.
Communications and Partnerships
Work collaboratively, modelling inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadershipAble to take account of a broad range of perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision makingComfortable presenting information and training to internal and external stakeholder groupsBuild strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local government, VCFSE partners and communities as neededEffective engagement with patients and the public as requiredWork effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable health and care systemShare complex and challenging information which may relate to service performance or staffingAble to manage conflict, find compromise and persuade based on evidence as needed
Financial and resource management
Supports delivery of budget for the programmes and projects for which they are aligned. Including effective budget reporting as requiredSupports procurement of relevant servicesSupports best use of resources and value for money.
Team management and capability building
Our Assistant Estates Manager work flexibility and may be required to hold line management for Estates support as part of project alignment, including overseeing recruitment, onboarding, development and performance management.Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through those not directly line managingSupport staff through ICB transition, including the development of teams to deliver on new ICB portfolios as agreed through transitionSupport the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB BlueprintWork collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangementsMaintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transitionSupporting effective Information Asset Management for the team
Other
Use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the rolePrimarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetingsAble to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel) and other Estates relating tools and databases, such as SHAPE.
Flexibility and evolving responsibilities
As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:
ICB senior leadershipInformation Governance teamLocal Authority partnersNHS ProvidersNHSEI regional partnersOther system partners, such as VCFSEProperty management companies, third party developers, NHS Property Services, Community Health Partner and LIFT and PFI contractors.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Degree level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development
Personal Attributes and Values Essential
Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wide health system Takes personal responsibility and works with a high level of integrity Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as part of a team and independently Able to adapt to different situations, influencing others and building credibility effectively Self-motivated, confident and positive attitude, able to adapt to complex and constantly changing environments and prioritise workload within that context
Experience Essential
Experience in Town Planning, preferably policy and development management, and knowledge of relevant policy and legislation. Experience of working in a relevant healthcare environment (NHS or other) Experience managing projects in relevant commissioning functions as outlined in the ICB model blueprint. Knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape, including relevant legislation, policies and guidance, and an understanding of the social determinants of public health.
Governance and Assurance Essential
Experience delivering projects that require collective decision-making and how to negotiate success in those situations A good understanding effective corporate governance and the route for decision making within the ICB
People and Culture Essential
Line management experience, including supporting individual development and addressing under-performance, when necessary. Acts as a positive, compassionate and inclusive manager, demonstrating commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity. A commitment to continuous improvement, organisation learning and achieving positive outcomes for all staff, patients, service users and carers working in line with the NHS People Promise
Partnership and Communities Essential
Experience working across organisational boundaries in the development and delivery of projects. Able to represent the organisation credibly and positively. Able to effective influencing and challenge within areas of responsibility, escalating appropriately where necessary.
Strategy and Analysis Essential
Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex problems, ability to recognise policy implications and how to manage potential competing priorities / interests in developing strategies. Able to translate complex information into clear communications for a range of audiences, including to deliver effective reports to senior leadership. Experience scoping and delivering effective evaluations of projects and interventions, including understanding relevant data and evaluation tools and methods for formal and informal evaluations
Employer details Employer name NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
Address Seax House
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)