Job summary
This job is being re-advertised with a reduction in the number of minimum working hours
We particularly welcome applications from a diverse
range of people, especially those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to
have our staff and employees mirror the diversity of the population
This
is an exciting opportunity to work as a system integrator clinical lead for
Planned Care (Cancer) in the Clinical and Care Professional Leadership
Business Unit at the ICB in Leeds. You will bring clinical experience and
insight to challenge and influence the system to deploy its resources
responsibly. You will do this to deliver the best value clinical outcomes for
the benefit of the people of Leeds.
This role is for a minimum of 8 hours per week. The post holder will join our team of
Clinical Leads. Applications will be considered from any qualified clinical professional with
a desire to provide clinical leadership. Applications from primary or secondary
care medics (GP or Consultant) may wish to work on a sessional basis under a 'Contract for Service' arrangement.
We
will support you in your leadership development and will provide you with a
wide range of leadership experience to suit your needs and interests aligned
with our strategy to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
For
further details please contact Tom Daniels: tom.daniels@nhs.net
The
closing date for applications is 18th of September 2024.
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder will work as a system integrator clinical lead for Planned Care
(Cancer) and independent subject matter expert bringing clinical knowledge,
experience, insight and leadership to drive evidence-based decision making.
The
system integrator clinical lead for Planned Care (Cancer) will take an
overall system perspective, regardless of their provider affiliations and,
identify stakeholders from within and external to the ICB in Leeds to
influence and move the vision and strategy forwards.
The
post-holder will contribute to the NHS Triple Aim of improving patient
experience (better care), reducing cost (better value) and improving the
health of populations (better health).
The
ultimate goal is to improve services for the people of Leeds and, deliver
value for money whilst reducing health inequalities across the city.
The
post-holder will work in collaboration with clinical lead colleagues from
other places in West Yorkshire to support fulfilment of the West Yorkshire
Cancer Alliance delivery plan.
The
post-holder will chair the Leeds Cancer Population Board.
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
The
post-holder will work as a System Integrator Clinical Lead and independent
subject matter expert bringing clinical knowledge, experience, insight and
leadership to drive evidence-based decision making.
The
System Integrator Clinical Lead will take an overall system perspective,
regardless of their provider affiliations and, identify stakeholders from
within and external to the ICB in Leeds to influence and move the vision and
strategy forwards.
The
post-holder will contribute to the NHS Triple Aim of improving patient
experience (better care), reducing cost (better value) and improving the
health of populations (better health).
The
ultimate goal is to improve services for the citizens of Leeds and, deliver
value for money whilst reducing health inequalities across the city.
The
post-holder will focus on Planned Care with a special interest in Cancer and
will:
have a key role in developing and
agreeing revised 2ww cancer pathways, ensuring that they consider primary
care considerations and that they are agreeable and workable from a primary
care perspective.
be responsible for gauging primary
care opinion on developments within Cancer and where necessary taking
proposed changes through primary care governance routes e.g. LMC liaison
committee.
monitoring national and local
developments in primary care policy and research on Cancer and ensuring that
these are implemented in Leeds where appropriate
be responsible for providing
clinical oversight of work programmes sitting within the Cancer prevention,
screening and awareness workstream.
have working knowledge of health
inequalities in Leeds and will ensure that these are considered and tackled
within work to develop pathways.
work in collaboration with clinical
lead colleagues from other places in West Yorkshire to support fulfilment of
the West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance delivery plan. This will involve dedicating
time to West Yorkshire priority work areas and providing input to Optimal
Pathway Groups
offer flexibility in their working
arrangements to enable collaboration with WY colleagues, including
endeavouring to identify a session in common where leads from all five
places are working on West Yorkshire priorities at the same time each week
chair the Cancer Population Board.
The
post-holder, jointly with the Programme Director/ Senior Programme Lead, will
take responsibility for the Cancer programme clinical strategy and outcomes
framework and their delivery including service development, clinical
governance, long term planning, project and programme planning, risk
management, financial management, governance and evaluation.
Key
Working Relationships
The
post holder will be required to work across health and care partners in the
city which may include the following organisations:
ICB in Leeds Pathway and System
Integration Directorate linked in via the Programme Director/ Senior
Programme Lead
ICB in Leeds Clinical and Care
Directorate linked in via the Associate Medical Director
Matrix working across all Business
Units at the ICB in Leeds
Leeds City-Wide Clinical and Care
Professional Forum
Leeds Clinical Senate
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust
Leeds GP Confederation
Leeds Local Medical Committee (LMC)
Leeds City Council including Adult
and Childrens Services
Public Health
Relevant third sector organisations
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care
Board
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer
Alliance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will work as a System Integrator Clinical Lead and independent
subject matter expert bringing clinical knowledge, experience, insight and
leadership to drive evidence-based decision making.
The
System Integrator Clinical Lead will take an overall system perspective,
regardless of their provider affiliations and, identify stakeholders from
within and external to the ICB in Leeds to influence and move the vision and
strategy forwards.
The
post-holder will contribute to the NHS Triple Aim of improving patient
experience (better care), reducing cost (better value) and improving the
health of populations (better health).
The
ultimate goal is to improve services for the citizens of Leeds and, deliver
value for money whilst reducing health inequalities across the city.
The
post-holder will focus on Planned Care with a special interest in Cancer and
will:
have a key role in developing and
agreeing revised 2ww cancer pathways, ensuring that they consider primary
care considerations and that they are agreeable and workable from a primary
care perspective.
be responsible for gauging primary
care opinion on developments within Cancer and where necessary taking
proposed changes through primary care governance routes e.g. LMC liaison
committee.
monitoring national and local
developments in primary care policy and research on Cancer and ensuring that
these are implemented in Leeds where appropriate
be responsible for providing
clinical oversight of work programmes sitting within the Cancer prevention,
screening and awareness workstream.
have working knowledge of health
inequalities in Leeds and will ensure that these are considered and tackled
within work to develop pathways.
work in collaboration with clinical
lead colleagues from other places in West Yorkshire to support fulfilment of
the West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance delivery plan. This will involve dedicating
time to West Yorkshire priority work areas and providing input to Optimal
Pathway Groups
offer flexibility in their working
arrangements to enable collaboration with WY colleagues, including
endeavouring to identify a session in common where leads from all five
places are working on West Yorkshire priorities at the same time each week
chair the Cancer Population Board.
The
post-holder, jointly with the Programme Director/ Senior Programme Lead, will
take responsibility for the Cancer programme clinical strategy and outcomes
framework and their delivery including service development, clinical
governance, long term planning, project and programme planning, risk
management, financial management, governance and evaluation.
Key
Working Relationships
The
post holder will be required to work across health and care partners in the
city which may include the following organisations:
ICB in Leeds Pathway and System
Integration Directorate linked in via the Programme Director/ Senior
Programme Lead
ICB in Leeds Clinical and Care
Directorate linked in via the Associate Medical Director
Matrix working across all Business
Units at the ICB in Leeds
Leeds City-Wide Clinical and Care
Professional Forum
Leeds Clinical Senate
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
Trust
Leeds and York Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust
Leeds GP Confederation
Leeds Local Medical Committee (LMC)
Leeds City Council including Adult
and Childrens Services
Public Health
Relevant third sector organisations
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care
Board
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer
Alliance
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Willing to work across a number of sites in West Yorkshire
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of cancer referral and treatment pathways
- Good understanding of health inequalities and experience of developing schemes to identify and address inequities
- Knowledge of Population Health Planning and an ability to understand and interpret complex datasets
- Experience of using service improvement methodology
Desirable
- Experience of influencing primary care stakeholders
- Proven record of delivering transformational change in a complex environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Professional
- Unblemished registration with GMC, NMC or other relevant body
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional and personal development
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders
- Ability to interrogate data to facilitate evidence-based decision making
- Ability to understand financial modelling and develop options appraisals and business cases with clear financial planning
- Familiar with Leeds Informatics systems in primary and secondary care
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers
- Challenging the status quo and holding others accountable
- Engaging and including all groups of staff, empowering all voices to be heard
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Willing to work across a number of sites in West Yorkshire
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of cancer referral and treatment pathways
- Good understanding of health inequalities and experience of developing schemes to identify and address inequities
- Knowledge of Population Health Planning and an ability to understand and interpret complex datasets
- Experience of using service improvement methodology
Desirable
- Experience of influencing primary care stakeholders
- Proven record of delivering transformational change in a complex environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Professional
- Unblemished registration with GMC, NMC or other relevant body
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional and personal development
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders
- Ability to interrogate data to facilitate evidence-based decision making
- Ability to understand financial modelling and develop options appraisals and business cases with clear financial planning
- Familiar with Leeds Informatics systems in primary and secondary care
- Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers
- Challenging the status quo and holding others accountable
- Engaging and including all groups of staff, empowering all voices to be heard
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.
