About this role
Job summary
This role leads and manages the development and implementation of theNeighbourhood Health Delivery Model within a local area, with responsibility for the delivery of specific programmes/projects to improve residents' health and wellbeing outcomes.
Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, identifying, evaluating, and scaling up effective local models of care, the role will use improvement methodology to work with neighbourhood teams, providers, and system partners to design and embed integrated, person-centred services.
The postholder will also lead joint commissioning initiatives in partnership with local authorities.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Manager plays an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the Head of Service, Associate Director, and wider management team in delivering the organisation's strategic and operational priorities.
This is a senior post with responsibility for managing defined programmes or service areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership working, and the ability to contribute to system improvement.
The post will require significant communication skills and relationship development with senior stakeholders.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of services or programmes within a defined portfolio, ensuring that objectives and performance standards are achieved. This includes the development of relevant policies and procedures related to the delivery of the service/programme. To support the Head of Service and Associate Director in implementing ICB and system strategies that improve quality, outcomes, and efficiency that may impact beyond own area of work. To provide visible and supportive leadership, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across teams and partners. To contribute to system integration and service transformation through effective planning, delivery, and partnership working, working beyond own work area and providing expertise where required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Achieved grades/experience
- Ability to travel to face to face meetings
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Central East ICB
Address
The Forum
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)