About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work closely with the ICC Clinical (GP) Lead. Together you will be jointly responsible for the development and ongoing success of a defined Integrated Care Community.
You will be at the forefront of the evolution of integrated neighbourhood working in line with the NHS 10 Year plan and the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of truly integrated, community-led care in South Cumbria -- transforming health and social care at the neighbourhood level by embedding a unique, innovative model within the NHS.
You will lead the development of a dynamic, multi-agency Integrated Care Community, uniting NHS teams, local councils, VCSFE organisations, primary care, and community assets to deliver population health management, reduce inequalities, and drive prevention-focused innovation.
Experience:
Experience in service development, transformation or project management in health, care or community settings. Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. Confidence using data and evidence to inform decisions. A proactive, flexible approach and a passion for community-based care. If you're a confident, collaborative leader who thrives on change, partnership working, and making a genuine difference at the neighbourhood level, this is the role you've been waiting for.
Main duties of the job
Championing the development of the ICC so it fully reflects national priorities around population health, prevention, self-care, and the National Health Framework Building effective cross-ICC collaboration and robust infrastructure across the Morecambe Bay footprint, local councils, and the wider Lancashire & South Cumbria system Working hand-in-hand with specialist services to create seamless, integrated pathways for local citizens Deputising for senior colleagues and providing clear, influential reports on progress, performance, and opportunities Leading service reviews and supporting skill-mix planning, recruitment, and development to enable new ways of working Providing strong, visible leadership and line management for the case management team (incorporating Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Advanced Practitioners and Administrators) Working collaboratively with the named ICC Clinical (GP) Lead Co-ordinating modernisation, identifying innovative solutions, and evaluating short cycles of change that make the very best use of local assets Support the co-production of projects/events with citizens and community organisations
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education/Experience Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant area Managerial or clinical leadership within a health or social care setting Project management of significant and multiple projects Improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement Able to demonstrate change management experience
Desirable
Post-graduate management/leadership qualification Ensuring active patient and carer participation within development work. Strategies for disseminating best practice
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Communicates and relates with all levels of staff within the local health community Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with a wide cross section of partners A sound understanding of health and social care Well organised and able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe to achieve results Presents ideas clearly, with ease and interest, uses technical symbolic, non-verbal and visual aids effectively Excellent analytical skills, high level demonstrable Microsoft Office and data analysis skills
Desirable
Design and delivery of service experience
Personal skills Essential
Self-motivator with high work standards for attainable but ambitious goals Commitment and responsibility for the implementation of plans and ideas Adapts flexibly to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing healthcare situations and environments Able to implement a variety of managerial methods to gain strategic support for change ideas and values Ability to respond to changing priorities
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Lancaster (site to be confirmed
Lancaster
LA1 1JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)