Job summary
We require an Independent Non-Executive Directors who can seek assurance and provide support and challenge through complex governance arrangements, taking significant committee responsibilities within the ICB, including our Population Health & Strategic Commissioning Committee and Public Partnerships Committee.
Main duties of the job
- Work collaboratively to shape the long-term, viable plan for the delivery of the functions, duties and objectives of the ICB and for the stewardship of public
- Ensure that the Board is effective in all aspects of its role and appropriately focused on the four core purposes, to: improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access; enhance productivity and value for money and help the NHS support broader social and economic
- Be champions of new governance arrangements (including with the ICP), collaborative leadership and effective partnership working, including with local government, private sector, NHS bodies and the voluntary
- Support the Chair and the wider Board on issues that impact organisations and workforce across the ICB, such as integration, the People agenda, Digital transformation, Emergency Preparedness,
- Play a key role in maintaining the statutory arrangements for the ICB to ensure that it meets its statutory duties, building strong partnerships and governance arrangements with system partners, including the ability to take on commissioning functions from NHS England.
About us
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) needs diverse, inclusive and compassionate leaders who not only reflect the community they serve and the staff employed, but have the leadership style and breadth of perspective to make good collective decisions.
You will have considerable flexibility to decide how you manage the time needed to undertake this role. On average, it will require a minimum 3 days a month, including preparation time, the occasional evening engagement and events designed to support your continuous development.
We are keen to hear from candidates bringing a wide range of professional skills and we will value the contribution that you will make from your lived experience.
The successful applicant will not have an ongoing leadership role (hold positions or offices) at an organisation within Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
Elected officials including MPs and members of councils are excluded from the interim ICB independent non-executive member role.
Applicants should have strong connections with the Derbyshire area.
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See role statement
You will be able to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the fit and proper person test and that you have no substantial conflicts of interests that would interfere with your ability to be independent and offer an impartial perspective.
Applications will be assessed on merit, as part of a fair and open process, from the widest possible pool of candidates. The information provided by applicants will be relied on to assess whether sufficient personal responsibility and competence have been demonstrated in previous/other roles, to satisfy the experience, skills and values being sought.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See role statement
You will be able to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the fit and proper person test and that you have no substantial conflicts of interests that would interfere with your ability to be independent and offer an impartial perspective.
Applications will be assessed on merit, as part of a fair and open process, from the widest possible pool of candidates. The information provided by applicants will be relied on to assess whether sufficient personal responsibility and competence have been demonstrated in previous/other roles, to satisfy the experience, skills and values being sought.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health, care, local government landscape and/ or the voluntary sector
- An understanding of different sectors, groups, networks and the needs of diverse populations
- An awareness and appreciation of social justice and how it might apply within an ICS
- An understanding of good corporate governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience leading change at a senior level and or board level to bring together disparate stakeholder interests
- Experience working collaboratively across agency and professional boundaries
- Experience contributing effectively in complex professional meetings at a very senior level
- Life experience and personal motivation that will add valuable personal insights
Skills
Essential
- A capacity to thrive in a complex and politically charged environment of change and uncertainty
- Exceptional communication skills and comfortable presenting in a variety of contexts
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, able to lead in a creative environment which enables people to thrive and collaborate
- Record of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in leadership roles
- Problem solving skills and the ability to identify issues and areas of risk, leading stakeholders to effective resolutions and decisions
- Ability to remain neutral to provide independent and unbiased leadership with a high degree of personal integrity
- Models respect and a compassionate and inclusive leadership style with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in respect of boards, patients and staff
- Creates and lives the values of openness and transparency embodied by the principles-of-public-life and in Our People Promise
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health, care, local government landscape and/ or the voluntary sector
- An understanding of different sectors, groups, networks and the needs of diverse populations
- An awareness and appreciation of social justice and how it might apply within an ICS
- An understanding of good corporate governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience leading change at a senior level and or board level to bring together disparate stakeholder interests
- Experience working collaboratively across agency and professional boundaries
- Experience contributing effectively in complex professional meetings at a very senior level
- Life experience and personal motivation that will add valuable personal insights
Skills
Essential
- A capacity to thrive in a complex and politically charged environment of change and uncertainty
- Exceptional communication skills and comfortable presenting in a variety of contexts
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, able to lead in a creative environment which enables people to thrive and collaborate
- Record of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in leadership roles
- Problem solving skills and the ability to identify issues and areas of risk, leading stakeholders to effective resolutions and decisions
- Ability to remain neutral to provide independent and unbiased leadership with a high degree of personal integrity
- Models respect and a compassionate and inclusive leadership style with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in respect of boards, patients and staff
- Creates and lives the values of openness and transparency embodied by the principles-of-public-life and in Our People Promise
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.
