NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Workforce Lead: Cancer and Diagnostics

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Job summary

The post holder will work across all domains of the Integrated Care System to support the delivery of Diagnostic Transformation agenda, particularly supporting the successful development and implementation of workforce related projects outlined in the Diagnostics Workforce Strategy, supporting the NHS Long Term plan and aligned to the strategic objectives of the systems Cancer and Diagnostics Delivery Improvement Boards.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Establishing priorities for workforce for the cancer and diagnostic programmes in discussion with SRO and collaboration with all system partners. Developing implementation plans that reflect and will deliver on the priorities, including interpretation of relevant national policies.

Provide subject matter expertise where required on both a day-to-day basis and to the identified workstreams within the cancer and diagnostics plans, applying critical thinking to advise on pros and cons of proposed workforce changes and developments, offering knowledge in these areas and suggesting improvements and changes and ensuring they are embedded within daily practice.
Contribute to programme plan development utilising existing evidence and local knowledge, building in continuous evaluation to support future planning and sharing of best practice, including the ICS Local People Plan
Act upon the recommendations in the recently published workforce strategy
Regularly review and revise the workforce strategy in collaboration with system partners considering changes in local, regional or national policy

About us

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.

As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

529-6305660-A

Job locations

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Job Description document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Job Description document.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge and or understanding of workforce planning and transformation gained by experience and/or further training
Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge and Expereince

Essential

Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Knowledge of funding routes and experience in writing successful bids
Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs of the population first ("system first")
Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol

Interpersonal skills

Essential

Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol
You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Knowledge and or understanding of workforce planning and transformation gained by experience and/or further training
Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge and Expereince

Essential

Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Knowledge of funding routes and experience in writing successful bids
Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs of the population first ("system first")
Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol

Interpersonal skills

Essential

Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol
You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Address

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Address

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)