Job summaryCurrently, welcoming internal applications, we are looking for an experienced and inspiring Allied Health Professional leader to join the Chief Nursing Directorate senior team as Associate Director of Multi Professional Clinical Leadership. Working across our system, you will provide strategic leadership that supports better outcomes, tackles inequalities and ensures clinical and professional expertise is at the heart of commissioning and transformation. If you're passionate about making a difference at scale, we'd welcome your application.
Main duties of the jobThis role provides visible professional and clinical leadership working at a system level, to integrate multi professional clinical workforce intelligence, professional practice, clinical information and assurance into strategic commissioning, supporting the ICB to deliver improved outcomes, reduced inequalities and value for money.The postholder will ensure that strategic commissioning decisions, service models and transformation programmes are clinically informed, safe, evidence-based and aligned to population need and professional standards across all professions.
About usWe value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles. We are committed to delivering a trustworthy, flexible and responsible staff culture.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see full job description and person specification for full details.
The job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The postholder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description will be reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Qualifications- Educated to master's degree level (postgraduate studies) or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Hold a current AHP registration
Knowledge, Experience- Extensive knowledge of specialist area/s, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- An understanding of the background and aims of current healthcare policy, appreciating the implications on engagement.
- A good understanding of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, Integrated Care Systems (including Integrated Care Boards), and individual provider organisations. A/I
- Previous experience of budget responsibility, involvement in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes A/I
- Experience of working with, and building and developing successful professional relationships with, a range of stakeholders (internal and external).
- Experience of managing and motivating a team, including managing work performance of individuals and team.
Skills, Capabilities, Attributes- Ability 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 engagement.
- Possess highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clinical, academic, and all levels of internal and external colleagues.
- Demonstrates advanced analytical abilities with proficiency in extracting qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrates proficiency in analysing both numerical and written information, evaluating alternatives, and formulating well-founded conclusions.
- Possesses extensive expertise in delivering high-level executive leadership, combining vision, strategic planning, and strong political acumen
- Capable of independently making tough decisions when needed, applying sound judgment even without explicit guidance or precedent, and consulting senior colleagues when appropriate
- Skilled in creating, maintaining, and overseeing information systems that facilitate innovation projects
- Exhibits advanced critical thinking abilities
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.Employer detailsEmployer name: Thames Valley ICB
Address: Unipart, Oxford, OX5 2PG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.thamesvalley.icb.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact:Chief Nursing Officer
Sarah Bellars
sarah.bellars@nhs.net
