NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Workforce Transformation Project Manager

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to work in our Workforce Transformation team at the heart of our system wide approach to enabling the Ten Big Ambitions of West Yorkshire. The position will be supported by the team and focused on enabling the education, careers and health and well-being of our people. The Apprenticeship programme will be a key focus. You will help shape and support our clinical services and teams.

The successful candidate will be able to tell us about their experience of transforming health and care services, and will be able to show results from the work they have done using project and programme management methodology. Knowledge of education, clinical expansion and current policy is important. Working with clinical leaders and front line teams will be essential to support the people working in health and care across West Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

To provide expertise and leadership across the workforce transformation team and key partners across health and social care to improve the health and wellbeing of local people, by reducing health inequalities, providing continuity of care and improving our services through workforce transformation.

The post holder will lead projects in the Workforce Transformation Team, working closely with the Head of Workforce Transformation in coordinating and working with wider partners to develop and deliver locally agreed plans and strategies.

To provide expertise and senior leadership in translating and implementing relevant national, regional, and local policy initiatives into workforce transformation work streams across the West Yorkshire Integrated system.

To hold a key role in the development of local strategic partnerships to ensure there are cost-effective education and training options aligned to system priorities for service development.

To be the day-to-day lead responsible for the implementation, development and co-ordination of agreed workforce transformation priority workstreams.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across broader transformation workstreams as required, based on the review of local priorities.

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 dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, viewing it as a key strength aligned with our mission and values. We believe diverse ideas and backgrounds enhance creativity and improve patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where contributions are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome 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, encouraging Carers to self-identify themselves and offer a working Carer passport.As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.As a Disability Confident Employer, wecommit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Band 8a

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

D9475-ICB-547C

Job locations

West Parade

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 1LT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities (approximately 15 - 20 areas

To provide professional managerial support and leadership to deliver workforce transformation.

To work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including relevant Universities, employers and professional groups and service transformation groups (for specific areas) to ensure transparent and highly effective consultation and involvement processes result in an informed approach to workforce improvements.

To communicate and manage stakeholders in accordance with the principles of project and programme management methodologies, using the recommended tools, templates and approaches and ensure that they are updated as required.

To establish and foster effective working relationships and networks with a wide range of key stakeholders across the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System to inform and help support the implementation of agreed workforce development and transformation workstreams.

To utilise influencing and persuasion skills to establish the basis for the successful delivery of workstreams.

To work in partnership with others to ensure all actions have been taken to deliver projects/programmes on time.

To be able to bring together different and disparate sources of information (both qualitative and quantitative) to understand complex situations, to formulate solutions and to recommend what the best course of action could be to senior leaders. Example would be data from system partners to understand placement issues and use that to propose solutions.

To be the lead responsible for analysing the available resources for workforce development and for ensuring that any proposals for change take full account of the resources available.

To provide in-depth analysis of data, national policies, and legislation to produce education and workforce development plans and reports including financial analysis where appropriate.

To monitor performance against national and local targets relating to the NHS Long Term workforce plan identifying areas for further development/improvement

Provide advice and prepare strategic reports, briefings, business cases, project documentation.

To adopt project and programme management methodologies in reporting to senior managers, ensuring that progress and key decisions are effectively communicated internally and externally.

To lead individual workforce transformation projects ensuring engagement of stakeholders, both internal and external

To take a lead role within the agreed workstreams in writing and developing business cases (including costed options appraisals).

To work with internal and external colleagues to ensure that service providers have the best possible approaches to workforce transformation including STAR and Calderdale Framework methodologies.

Significantly contribute to the effective management of budgets (including the approval of invoices) related to the agreed workstreams, programmes/projects and associated contracts.

Human Resources

Provide management and leadership to staff who may directly report ensuring the management of performance, conducting of appraisals, objective setting and handling any issues in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Contribute to the management and operation of the team and Directorate, participating where appropriate in key initiatives to ensure high organisational performance is achieved.

Ensure that all outputs (including project/programme management documentation) are accessible to staff and are stored in accordance with the ICBs requirements for information governance.

Contribute to the commissioning of local audit/evaluation in identified areas of responsibility integrating outcomes into local strategy and policy.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in the light of developing organisational and service needs and wherever possible change will follow consultation with the post holder. The postholder may be directed to complete other tasks according to the skills and requirements for individual roles.

General

The post holder will:

Treat people with dignity and respect.

Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct.

Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post holder must be aware of and committed to the equality and diversity policies of the organisation.

Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices.

Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the post.

Be familiar with and adhere to the safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines for both children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect. This must be in conjunction with the Multi-agency Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at risk of abuse or neglect Multi- Agency Policy, Protocols and guidelines.

Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported appropriately.

Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of others.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data protection.

Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post.

Participate in the organisational appraisal process.

Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line with the responsibilities of the post.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in accordance with developing organisational and service needs and wherever necessary, will follow appropriate consultation with the post holder. The post holder may be directed to complete other duties according to organisational requirements. These duties will always be reasonable and commensurate with the skills of the post holder and level of the post.