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 and deputise in their absence, serving as a key clinical resource to support patient flow for individuals requiring assessments or found eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, or CHC Fast Track. A key aspect of the role is to provide professional leadership within their field of expertise to the wider teams and to offer 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 the basic salary, subject to a minimum and maximum payment per annum (pro-rata where applicable), in line with Agenda for Change.
Details
* Date posted: 17 June 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-B
* Job locations: 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 in a senior specialist role
Communication Skills (Essential):
* Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders, and present to large groups
* Negotiate on difficult issues including performance and change
Analytical Skills (Essential):
* Proficient in applying analytical and negotiation skills considering eligibility complexities
* Problem-solving skills and adaptability to unexpected demands
* Ability to analyze complex facts, develop options, and make decisions on contentious issues
* Strategic thinking to anticipate and resolve problems
Planning Skills (Essential):
* Capability to plan over various timeframes and adjust plans/resources accordingly
Management Skills (Essential):
* Ability to prioritize work, manage, motivate, and review team performance
Autonomy & Decision-Making (Essential):
* Use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations
* Make autonomous decisions on difficult issues under tight deadlines
* Experience in interpreting national policies and researching best practices for system reform
Knowledge (Essential):
* Extensive knowledge of CHC areas, acquired through postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience, plus master's level knowledge
* Specific knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare/Nursing Care frameworks and policies
* Skilled in nursing assessments with evidence-based decision-making
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.
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