Job summary
Herts & West Essex Integrated Care Board is a leading NHS organisation with an award-winning governing body. Working closely with partner organisations, the ICB's staff design, plan, and commission health services for more than half a million people and monitor the quality and effectiveness of those services. The ICB currently has a vacancy for a Locality Manager within the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) team.
The post holder will work alongside the Locality Lead, deputising in their absence, as a key clinical resource to support patient flow for individuals requiring assessment for or found eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, or CHC Fast Track. A key aspect of the role will be to provide professional leadership within their field of expertise to the wider teams and to provide clinical oversight and knowledge to support system-wide patient flow.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of the Clinical Leads within the AACC team and will demonstrate dynamic leadership and excellent communication skills.
A key aspect of the role is to provide professional leadership within their field of expertise to wider teams and support patient flow out of acute care and community bed base.
The position is office based.
About us
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary, subject to minimum and maximum payment per annum (pro-rata where applicable), in line with Agenda for Change.
Job details
* Date posted: 01 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per year, plus 5% fringe
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 468-HWE450-A
Job location
Kao Park 2, London Road, Harlow, CM17 9NA
Job description
For further information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Registered Nurse with active UK NMC registration
* Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience at a senior level in a specialist area
Communication Skills (Essential)
* Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders, and present to large groups
* Experience in negotiating difficult issues including performance and change
Analytical Skills (Essential)
* Proficient in applying analytical and negotiation skills considering eligibility complexities
* Problem solving and decision-making abilities in unexpected situations
* Ability to analyze complex facts and develop options
* Strategic thinking to anticipate and resolve issues proactively
Planning Skills (Essential)
* Capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term periods, adjusting plans and resources accordingly
Management Skills (Essential)
* Ability to prioritize own work, manage, motivate, and review team performance
Autonomy & Decision-Making (Essential)
* Use initiative for relevant actions and recommendations, working independently when needed
* Experience in interpreting national policies and researching best practices for system reform
Knowledge (Essential)
* Extensive knowledge of CHC areas, acquired through postgraduate training or equivalent experience
* Specific knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare/Nursing Care frameworks and policies
* Skilled in nursing assessments and evidence-based decision making
Additional Requirements
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.
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