Please see attached for full job description. 1. Strategic Leadership and Partnership Lead the development and implementation of the ICB Place plan, aligned to the overall Population Health Improvement strategy. Facilitate the development of local place-based partnerships between providers, local government and other stakeholders, including the VCSE that will enable, over time, the delegation of place-based budgets from the ICB.
Be the face of the ICB at place, developing positive relationships with all partners and having a mandate to lead local discussions on behalf of the ICB. Working with the Chief Officer for Population Health Improvement they will develop a deep understanding of the character and needs of the local population though local intelligence and knowledge of what the data is saying about local needs, this includes developing strong working arrangements with the Director of Public Health. Ensure that local priorities from the place-based partnerships inform commissioning priorities at a cluster level. Act as the ICBs system convenor at Place, supporting the delivery of local service transformation.
Provider robust financial management of any delegated budgets in line with the ICBs standing financial instructions. 2. Leadership of Place based Commissioning Lead the development of joint commissioning, in line (and informing) the overall ICB Population Health Improvement Strategy to improve population health and outcomes, reduce inequalities and improve access to consistently high quality and efficient services and drive value-based healthcare. Identify opportunities to improve commissioning with the local council and be accountable for the effective delivery of the Better Care Fund.
Lead the local primary care commissioning team, ensuring that plans align and inform the Cluster wide primary care strategy and that local delivery plans are developed to improve the provision of GP, dentistry, optometry and pharmacy services, taking account of cluster-wide Primary Care commissioning policies and plans. Accountable for the delivery of neighbourhood health models at place, working with partners to develop a clear local neighbourhood development plan in line with the ICBs overall neighbourhood strategy. Ensure that commissioned services are delivered to the agreed outcomes by Providers at place. Influence local resource deployment within an agreed financial framework, ensuring alignment to local priorities.
1. Cluster-wider Commissioning Leadership Provide executive leadership, sponsorship and oversight to a designated area of commissioning across the cluster, informing strategy and commissioning plans for this area these areas are planned care; urgent and emergency care; children, young people and families; mental health, learning disabilities and autism; community care; specialist commissioning. Work in a matrix style with the central commissioning teams to develop and implement commissioning plans for this area. Ensure that commissioning plans in this area reflect population needs, national guidance and local priorities.
Ensure local commissioning and service changes reflect public involvement and the views of communities. Report on outcomes to the wider ICB executive and Board as required. Ensure local quality and safety issues are identified, escalated and addressed through established mechanisms with the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Medical Officer. Ensureplace-based services comply with safeguarding requirements and escalate concerns appropriately.
1. Organisational Leadership Provide inspirational and inclusive leadership, building a high performing function within the ICB. Contribute to the collective leadership of the ICB Executive team, shaping corporate strategy and organisational culture. Act as a visible and credible leader within regional and national forums, influencing policy development and innovation.
Provide visible leadership for inclusion, ensuring that equity, diversity and belonging are embedded in culture, decision-making and organisational practice across the ICB.