Head of NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS AfC: Band 8c) - NHS Continuing Healthcare - NHS Norfolk [...]

Employer
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
County Hall
Town
Norwich
Salary
£70,417 - £81,138 pro-rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/05/2024 23:59
Head of NHS Continuing HealthcareNHS AfC: Band 8cNHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our local population. We are accountable for the performance and finances of the NHS across Norfolk and Waveney – a total budget of £2 billion a year. Known as NHS Norfolk and Waveney, the organisation works with local people, health and care professionals, and partner organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of our population.The organisation is part of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. A system dedicated to working with partners in local government, the voluntary sector and others and helping the NHS to support broader social and economic development and to tackle inequalities in health outcomes.We believe strongly in creating a workplace built on teamwork, whilst allowing individuals to grow and develop in their own roles. Our main offices are based at 8th Floor of Norfolk County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2UE however we have a local office for the East of the region based in Beccles and another in the West of the region based in King’s Lynn, therefore travel across the Norfolk and Waveney footprint as well as out of county is required according to where our stakeholders are situated.Our three ICS goals are:To make sure that people can live as healthy a life as possible.To make sure that you only have to tell your story once.To make Norfolk and Waveney the best place to work in health and care.If you are someone who enjoys making a difference and would like to help people in Norfolk and Waveney live longer, healthier and happier lives then we would love to hear from you.Job overviewAre you an experienced NHS Continuing Healthcare leader with a passion for excellent and integrated working? Now we’ve got your attention this could be your next career move.We are pleased to have a short term/secondment opportunity for twelve months to lead on the day-to-day operations of NHS CHC.Your expert knowledge and skills of NHS Continuing Healthcare will take the team to the next level as we focus on ensuring that our NHS Continuing Healthcare structure delivers the person centred, outcome focused care that we are developing as our delivery model. You will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day operations of CHC. This includes considering individuals for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, Fast Track and all other areas of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of NHS CHC service on behalf of the Associate Director of Quality in Care and is required to provide, leadership and management to the CHC clinical team. The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for performance of the adult NHS Continuing Health Care portfolio to ensure the service delivered meets the statutory requirements of relevant NHS Frameworks and key performance indicators.The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and further developing a culture of high performance, ownership and accountability where safety, quality, excellence in patient outcomes and value are consistently delivered in line with national and locally agreed standards. The Head of Continuing Healthcare will have accountability for the development and training of employees, to ensure that the CHC team has the necessary skills, capability and capacity to deliver and to actively promote the values of the service.The post holder will be required to maintain and develop systems to allow for accurate reporting and monitoring of activity and spend.The post holder will be required to provide professional nursing advice and to deputise for the Associate Director of Quality in Care as required. The post holder will develop effective strategy and operational policies for promoting innovation across Norfolk and Waveney. Working closely with colleagues across the sector, ensuring coherent strategy. Working for our organisationHealth and care services in Norfolk and Waveney are working closely together to further improve services and provide more joined-up care for local people. In Norfolk and Waveney, we have already achieved a lot by working in partnership to improve health and care outcomes. These changes have been made possible by different organisations – NHS hospitals, GPs, mental health and community health services, local councils, care homes and social workers, voluntary and community organisations and others – joining forces to agree and plan for local people’s needs.Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) includes a statutory Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), and an Integrated Care Board (ICB) called NHS Norfolk and Waveney. This partnership and organisation dedicated to making sure that organisations work together for the benefit of our residents, staff and communities is an important step change, helping to create positive differences to local people and joining up health and social care. This is the culmination of many years of effort to build partnership working across the NHS, local authorities, the third sector and patient groups.Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. Person specificationEducated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalentEvidence of continuing professional development (ahead on future developments in their area of expertise)Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in Norfolk and Waveney and appreciate the implications of this on engagementShould have an appreciation of the relationship between NHS England/NHSI and individual provider and commissioning organisationsMember of relevant professional body - specifically a current registrant of the NMC and hold the registration of RN, RMN or RNLDExceptionally high communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situationsAbility to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagementAbility to communicate with clinical, academic and all levels of staff effectivelyHigh level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise mannerAbility to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusionsHigh level critical thinking skillsAbility to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiativesDemonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriateLeadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skillsAbility to demonstrate a high level of expertise in providing senior leadershipWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.Ability to travel to places of work that may not be accessible by public transportAbility to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issuesWill consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agendaExtensive experience of managing budgets, lead and influence on budget setting and have a working knowledge of financial processesDetermination, perseverance, and resilienceFlexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environmentWill be required to travel within and outside of the CCG’s geographical area.Hybrid WorkingThe ICB operates a flexible approach to working. It is expected the majority of our staff will work from a combination of home and office (where possible). For staff designated in a hybrid role they should have a safe and suitable place to work with Broadband access and space for a desk, chair and monitors. At interview a discussion will take place between the recruiting manager and the candidate to ensure they are clear on what is expected.Your applicationPlease submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.We are unable to accept CV’s as part of an application. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification on their application will be shortlisted for this job. Be mindful that any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks e.g. health, identity, right to work, qualifications, registration and references. Please provide up to date referee details to avoid delay. A start date will not be confirmed until clearance from all the checks has been obtained.To ensure diverse representation at all levels across the workforce and to understand the differing needs of our stakeholders, Norfolk and Waveney ICB is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to addressing any imbalance of opportunity or disadvantage that an individual with a protected characteristic could face. We would strongly encourage applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.Applicants with a disability need only meet the essential criteria to be invited to interview. We will also make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process providing that you inform us of any special requirements.Further informationPlease check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the ICB, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the ICB during your recruitment.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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