Job summary
Join
us as the Director of Partnership and Place for Bradford District and Craven,
where you will lead the delivery our vision to act as one to keep people
happy, healthy at home.
As
a senior team member, you will provide essential leadership to achieve our
shared vision, supported by key partners.
You
will have a sound understanding of the strategic, tactical, operational,
political and economic issues, challenges and opportunities facing health and
care with significant experience of working at a senior level within a complex
organisation and system.
This
role means you will also be our deputy Accountable Officer Bradford District
and Craven Place (within our ICB), with a strong focus ensuring we meet our ICB
statutory duties as well as building on the work we have done on developing a
strong place-based partnership through our act as one ethos. You will
deputise for the Accountable Officer (for our ICB at place) in their absence,
covering specific pieces of work on their behalf, signing off complaints, and
covering specific Committees and Executive Groups.
Note: NHS West Yorkshire ICB has implemented a
preferential interview process for internal staff on pay protection. Internal
West Yorkshire ICB staff members on pay protection will be invited to interview
before other applicants, providing they meet the essential criteria for the
role.
Interviews
will take place on Friday 26 July 2024.
Main duties of the job
Working
as part of our WY ICB you will be a passionate and enthusiastic member of our
place-based partnership with a strong commitment to improving local services
and health outcomes for people in Bradford District and Craven.
Importantly,
you will be committed to the WY ICB vision and to our added values as a
partnership: our population to support the delivery of our priorities and a
better experience of health and care; our shared purpose all working to the
same goal, for our population to have more chances to lead healthier lives; and
our partnership greater value through the best use of our collective
resources, minimising duplication and waste.
You
will have accountability for overseeing the delivery of the partnerships
strategy, ensuring sufficient focus on the core aims of the ICS as well as our
priorities at Place, building on evidence and strong public engagement, and
owned across all system partners whilst reflecting and balancing local and
national priorities.
You
will ensure that there are clear processes and governance in place to oversee
the partnerships delivery of the strategy and ambitions, as well overseeing a
range of other corporate ICB at place functions including communications and
engagement, partnership delivery and workforce.
Working closely with our place finance lead to act as
SRO for our collaborative programme, called closing the gap, established in
response to the extreme financial challenges that face our system
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
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
characteristics.
We operate
a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We
actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working
Carer passport.
As a Mindful
Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants
with a mental health condition.
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
Reporting
to the Accountable Officer at Place in Bradford District and Craven, the
Director of Partnership and Place will lead the development of the Health and
Care Partnerships strategy and support the delivery of the joint forward
plan for the Partnership at Place. The
Director will ensure this reflects the strategies of all relevant partners
and aligns to the strategies and plans of the West Yorkshire Integrated Care
Board.
This
role means you will also be our deputy Accountable Officer Bradford District
and Craven Place (within our ICB), with a strong focus ensuring we meet our
ICB statutory duties as well as building on the work we have done on
developing a strong place-based partnership through our act as one ethos. You will deputise for the Accountable
Officer (for our ICB at place) in their absence, covering specific pieces of
work on their behalf, signing off complaints, and covering specific
Committees and Executive Groups.
As
a member of the ICB the Director of Partnership and Place will be jointly
responsible for the planning, allocation and management of resources to meet
the four requirements of integrated care systems (ICSs) and in doing so for
delivery of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnerships (HCP) mission:
- To improve outcomes in population
health and healthcare and so reducing health inequalities;
- To tackle inequalities in outcomes,
experience, and access and so managing unwarranted variations in care;
- To enhance productivity and value
for money and so using our collective resources wisely; and
- To help the NHS support broader
social and economic development and so securing the economic and social
benefits of investing in health and care.
The
Director of Partnership and Place will be required to oversee the
implementation of the HCP strategy and the joint forward plan that supports
the delivery of our strategic objectives.
They
will help set the tone within the organisation and the wider system,
providing outstanding professional, compassionate, inclusive, and corporate
leadership across the NHS and the wider health and social care system to
ensure the best possible standards of healthcare on behalf of the
population.
As
a professional and credible leader, the postholder will work through
professional networks across the ICS and regionally where relevant to provide
collective leadership, engaging in peer review and challenge to improve
overall practice and ensure shared learning.
The
postholder will uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life, the standards for
NHS Boards set out by the Professional Standards Authority and the NHS Leadership
Framework competencies. They will also
participate in a regular on-call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting
to the Accountable Officer at Place in Bradford District and Craven, the
Director of Partnership and Place will lead the development of the Health and
Care Partnerships strategy and support the delivery of the joint forward
plan for the Partnership at Place. The
Director will ensure this reflects the strategies of all relevant partners
and aligns to the strategies and plans of the West Yorkshire Integrated Care
Board.
This
role means you will also be our deputy Accountable Officer Bradford District
and Craven Place (within our ICB), with a strong focus ensuring we meet our
ICB statutory duties as well as building on the work we have done on
developing a strong place-based partnership through our act as one ethos. You will deputise for the Accountable
Officer (for our ICB at place) in their absence, covering specific pieces of
work on their behalf, signing off complaints, and covering specific
Committees and Executive Groups.
As
a member of the ICB the Director of Partnership and Place will be jointly
responsible for the planning, allocation and management of resources to meet
the four requirements of integrated care systems (ICSs) and in doing so for
delivery of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnerships (HCP) mission:
- To improve outcomes in population
health and healthcare and so reducing health inequalities;
- To tackle inequalities in outcomes,
experience, and access and so managing unwarranted variations in care;
- To enhance productivity and value
for money and so using our collective resources wisely; and
- To help the NHS support broader
social and economic development and so securing the economic and social
benefits of investing in health and care.
The
Director of Partnership and Place will be required to oversee the
implementation of the HCP strategy and the joint forward plan that supports
the delivery of our strategic objectives.
They
will help set the tone within the organisation and the wider system,
providing outstanding professional, compassionate, inclusive, and corporate
leadership across the NHS and the wider health and social care system to
ensure the best possible standards of healthcare on behalf of the
population.
As
a professional and credible leader, the postholder will work through
professional networks across the ICS and regionally where relevant to provide
collective leadership, engaging in peer review and challenge to improve
overall practice and ensure shared learning.
The
postholder will uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life, the standards for
NHS Boards set out by the Professional Standards Authority and the NHS Leadership
Framework competencies. They will also
participate in a regular on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree or an equivalent level of work experience
Desirable
- MBA or relevant professional qualification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Highly effective leadership and influencing skills building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels
- Confident communicator with ability to be persuasive especially when dealing with highly complex matters or in difficult situations
- Critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint plan and undertake problem resolution and action. Analytical rigour and numerical excellence.
Desirable
- Confident in dealing with the media
Experience
Essential
- Significant expert/specialist knowledge in clinical and quality improvement, system-wide transformational change and strategic development preferably in the NHS or similar complex organisation
- Significant experience of setting strategy and organisation development
- Impressive record of successful management of change in patient-centred care and innovation in a complex environment
- Significant experience of working and leading at a senior level in an NHS organisation
- Proven track record of strategic planning and delivery with NHS and partner organisations both locally and nationally
- Experience of working in different sectors of the NHS
- Knowledge of health and care financial management arrangements and budgeting
Desirable
- Experience of delivering demonstrably high quality services
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree or an equivalent level of work experience
Desirable
- MBA or relevant professional qualification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Highly effective leadership and influencing skills building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels
- Confident communicator with ability to be persuasive especially when dealing with highly complex matters or in difficult situations
- Critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint plan and undertake problem resolution and action. Analytical rigour and numerical excellence.
Desirable
- Confident in dealing with the media
Experience
Essential
- Significant expert/specialist knowledge in clinical and quality improvement, system-wide transformational change and strategic development preferably in the NHS or similar complex organisation
- Significant experience of setting strategy and organisation development
- Impressive record of successful management of change in patient-centred care and innovation in a complex environment
- Significant experience of working and leading at a senior level in an NHS organisation
- Proven track record of strategic planning and delivery with NHS and partner organisations both locally and nationally
- Experience of working in different sectors of the NHS
- Knowledge of health and care financial management arrangements and budgeting
Desirable
- Experience of delivering demonstrably high quality services
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer
