Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS). Our staff collectively see thousands of people every day in community hospitals, health clinics, schools, children's centres and in patients' own homes. They also do something else very special; they are responsible for turning an ordinary day into something extraordinary.
Are you a strong, capable leader who can provide senior leadership to a Finance and Business Intelligence (FBI) directorate? This is one of three new Strategic Business Manager posts that will have shared objectives and accountability for delivering the directorate's core business across our operational, tactical and strategic functions as part of an integrated senior leadership team, and for delivering the FBI 5-year Strategy.
This is a highly complex role requiring the post holder to keep abreast of national and local health and social policy developments, ensuring these are reflected in the delivery of strategic and tactical business partnering.
We are looking for someone experienced in forging and nurturing partnerships and collaborative relationships, skilled at influencing and managing stakeholders to improve services
Main duties of the job
The Strategic Business Manager - Business Partnering will lead for the trust on tactical and strategic business partnering across the three care divisions, medical directorate and corporate services to ensure the sustainability and value for money of services and that we maintain line of sight to patients; we see our corporate functions as critical to maintaining and improving standards of care. The post holder is responsible for leading and directing the Business Partnering function, supporting colleagues across the organisation and the wider health and care system to deliver LCHS' and system priorities.
This role will have shared responsibility with colleagues in operations and corporate for ensuring high quality, sustainable service delivery including financial sustainability, effective performance, positive organisational reputation, and ensuring continuous improvements in the delivery of services across LCHS. They will do this through maintaining a focus on systems, processes, culture, performance and behaviours. The Business Partnering function will have a medium to long term focus, deploying its flexible and nimble resource to service business need and priorities. By being unencumbered by operational or compliance duties, the function can take a responsive approach to rapid improvement interventions and future-focused developments.
About us
Why LCHS?
We recognise that our people are our best asset. LCHS is a flexible employer that is family and carer friendly. We believe in getting things done, not presenteeism. Our staff Health and Wellbeing offer is exemplary with a range of internal and commissioned services to assist employees with a range of difficulties. Our leadership and professional development offers are also outstanding with access to a range of internal programmes, external courses, apprenticeships, and a system-level coaching programme.
Why Lincolnshire?
The role will be based at LCHS HQ in Lincoln however we operate a hybrid working approach with a blend of office and home working. As a senior leadership post it is expected that we expect you will have a visible presence in the organisation including time each week at HQ. For these vital roles we will consider relocation support or travel expenses for an agreed period.
Lincolnshire is a vibrant, varied county with rolling countryside, historic market towns and villages, and an award-winning coastline. The cost of living makes Lincolnshire an attractive and affordable place to live.
For more information on our beautiful and welcoming county go to Visit Lincolnshire. For information on health and social care careers in the county see Be in Lincolnshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will act as a leadership role model, living and promoting the LCHS Way. The expectation of this role is to support and encourage others to reach their full potential by creating an environment of empowerment through adopting a culture of freedom coupled with accountability'
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Currently, the interview is set to commence on w/c 8th or w/c 15th January 2024, however this is subject to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will act as a leadership role model, living and promoting the LCHS Way. The expectation of this role is to support and encourage others to reach their full potential by creating an environment of empowerment through adopting a culture of freedom coupled with accountability'
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Currently, the interview is set to commence on w/c 8th or w/c 15th January 2024, however this is subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy/ Business/ Procurement Qualification at master's level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the current NHS policy agenda and the associated challenges
- Demonstrable highly specialist knowledge and understanding across a broad range of management functions e.g. finance, performance, planning, strategy, and/or contracting
- Highly specialist knowledge of business processes e.g. financial planning, performance management, business
- Highly specialist knowledge of business processes e.g. financial planning, performance management, business case development, forecasting and modelling, negotiation
Experience
Essential
- Senior experience within a large complex organisation
- Experience of communicating complex matters to all stakeholders
- Experience of using a range of innovative approaches to progress business opportunities
- A proven track record of strong capable leadership, performance improvement and organisational change
Desirable
- Experience of leading large scale change programmes within a complex environment
Specific Attributes / Requirements
Essential
- As described on the person specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Possess a high level of integrity, credibility, openness, honesty and reliability
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of forging and nurturing partnerships and collaborative relationships
- Skilled influencer and stakeholder manager able to harness relevant stakeholders to improve services and achieve business outcomes
- Business management skills and competencies across several business process areas
- Influencing and negotiating creative solutions to resolve challenges
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy/ Business/ Procurement Qualification at master's level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent relevant CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the current NHS policy agenda and the associated challenges
- Demonstrable highly specialist knowledge and understanding across a broad range of management functions e.g. finance, performance, planning, strategy, and/or contracting
- Highly specialist knowledge of business processes e.g. financial planning, performance management, business
- Highly specialist knowledge of business processes e.g. financial planning, performance management, business case development, forecasting and modelling, negotiation
Experience
Essential
- Senior experience within a large complex organisation
- Experience of communicating complex matters to all stakeholders
- Experience of using a range of innovative approaches to progress business opportunities
- A proven track record of strong capable leadership, performance improvement and organisational change
Desirable
- Experience of leading large scale change programmes within a complex environment
Specific Attributes / Requirements
Essential
- As described on the person specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Possess a high level of integrity, credibility, openness, honesty and reliability
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of forging and nurturing partnerships and collaborative relationships
- Skilled influencer and stakeholder manager able to harness relevant stakeholders to improve services and achieve business outcomes
- Business management skills and competencies across several business process areas
- Influencing and negotiating creative solutions to resolve challenges
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
