Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity to join West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board working
across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield Integrator Team
Sitting
at the heart of our integrator function, this role plays a key part in shaping
and supporting our Place Provider Partnership in Kirklees and driving forward
service improvement and neighbourhood health transformation.
Based
within Kirklees System, you will work across health, local authority and VCSE
partners to enable integrated, place-based working that improves outcomes and
reduces health inequalities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a
high-profile programme aligned to national neighbourhood health priorities and
the development of integrated care systems.
We
are looking for a highly organised, proactive and politically astute individual
with strong relationship-building skills. You will be confident working with
senior leaders, managing competing priorities, and navigating complex systems.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy bringing people together, and
are passionate about improving services for local communities, we would love to
hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You
will be part of a small, dynamic team working closely with senior leaders
across the ICB, local authority, provider organisations and wider partners.
Your role will focus on coordinating and driving key partnership activity
across Kirklees Place.
Day
to day, you will lead the organisation and coordination of senior leadership
and partnership forums, including Kirklees Place Provider Partnership and
ensure alignment across multiple programmes of work. You will lead the delivery
of neighbourhood health priorities by bringing partners together, supporting
the delivery of workshops and maintaining momentum across transformation
workstreams.
You
will manage a varied portfolio and the role requires strong oversight, ensuring
actions are followed through and that stakeholders are co-designing areas of
service improvement are fully engaged about the work programme of the PPP.
This
is a fast-paced role with a high volume of activity, requiring you to balance
multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and operate with a high degree of
autonomy while maintaining strong relationships across the system.
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
We
are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values
diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values
and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives
and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that
delivers patient outcomes.
We
are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is
valued, your wellbeing is supported, and all our colleagues can reach their
full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the
community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected
characteristics.
We
operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive.
We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a
working Carer passport.
As
a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job
applicants with a mental health condition.
We
are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable
applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us
of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role sits within the Kirklees System as part of a Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield
Integrator Team function and plays a key part in supporting the development of
neighbourhood health and place-based partnership working across Kirklees. The
postholder will work closely with senior leaders across the West Yorkshire
Integrated Care Board, local authority, provider organisations and VCSE
partners to enable effective system-wide collaboration.
The
role offers a broad and varied portfolio, including supporting the delivery of
neighbourhood health transformation, coordinating complex multi-agency
programmes, and ensuring strong governance across key partnerships such as
Place Provider Partnership. You will lead on the development of high-quality
briefings, reports and Partnership business planning, performance monitoring
and evaluation.
A
key aspect of the role is building and maintaining effective relationships
across organisational boundaries, bringing partners together to design and
deliver integrated approaches that improve outcomes and reduce health
inequalities. You will be expected to work autonomously, using your judgement
to manage competing priorities, resolve issues and provide timely advice to
senior stakeholders.
The
role requires strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to
interpret complex information, track progress against plans, and proactively
manage risks and dependencies. You will also support engagement activity,
including workshops and partnership forums, helping to facilitate collaborative
working across the system.
This
is a fast-paced and high-profile role, requiring resilience, adaptability and
the ability to work under pressure. It offers a unique opportunity to
contribute to the development of neighbourhood health models and integrated
care, working at the forefront of system transformation within West Yorkshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role sits within the Kirklees System as part of a Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield
Integrator Team function and plays a key part in supporting the development of
neighbourhood health and place-based partnership working across Kirklees. The
postholder will work closely with senior leaders across the West Yorkshire
Integrated Care Board, local authority, provider organisations and VCSE
partners to enable effective system-wide collaboration.
The
role offers a broad and varied portfolio, including supporting the delivery of
neighbourhood health transformation, coordinating complex multi-agency
programmes, and ensuring strong governance across key partnerships such as
Place Provider Partnership. You will lead on the development of high-quality
briefings, reports and Partnership business planning, performance monitoring
and evaluation.
A
key aspect of the role is building and maintaining effective relationships
across organisational boundaries, bringing partners together to design and
deliver integrated approaches that improve outcomes and reduce health
inequalities. You will be expected to work autonomously, using your judgement
to manage competing priorities, resolve issues and provide timely advice to
senior stakeholders.
The
role requires strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to
interpret complex information, track progress against plans, and proactively
manage risks and dependencies. You will also support engagement activity,
including workshops and partnership forums, helping to facilitate collaborative
working across the system.
This
is a fast-paced and high-profile role, requiring resilience, adaptability and
the ability to work under pressure. It offers a unique opportunity to
contribute to the development of neighbourhood health models and integrated
care, working at the forefront of system transformation within West Yorkshire.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Additional specialist knowledge and experience in either general practice, PMO, performance management, information systems and staffing required through training and experience.
- Significant senior leadership experience within health or care systems
- Proven experience of working across complex partnerships
Desirable
- Experience of working within an ICB, ICS or multi-agency strategic environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in a specialist area of health or social care to support integrator functions
- Postgraduate qualification in health management, social care, leadership, or public health.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to synthesise complex data for diverse audiences
- High-level analytical and decision-making skills
- Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure
- Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness.
- Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Additional specialist knowledge and experience in either general practice, PMO, performance management, information systems and staffing required through training and experience.
- Significant senior leadership experience within health or care systems
- Proven experience of working across complex partnerships
Desirable
- Experience of working within an ICB, ICS or multi-agency strategic environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in a specialist area of health or social care to support integrator functions
- Postgraduate qualification in health management, social care, leadership, or public health.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to synthesise complex data for diverse audiences
- High-level analytical and decision-making skills
- Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure
- Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness.
- Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
