Health and Wellbeing Policy and System Integration Manager

at  Gateshead Council

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A HEALTH AND WELLBEING POLICY AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION MANAGER, INTERESTED?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

In this role you will work with Senior Leaders across health and social care to develop programmes in support of our objectives and statutory responsibilities, ensuring effective partnership, collaboration and use of resources across the health and care system in Gateshead. You will support elected members and decision makers on the health and care agenda, ensuring they are fully informed of policy developments, the evidence-base, and programmes of activity, to support their decision making.
You will be based and managed within our Public Health Team and will work across the other elements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Group, the wider Council and the Gateshead health and care system. Working alongside your Public Health colleagues, you will lead on the improvement of health and social outcomes in Gateshead, supporting the progression and development of Gateshead’s Thrive Agenda, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and Health and Wellbeing in All Policies approach.
You will hold a work plan with specific lead areas of responsibility to include support and coordination of the Health and Wellbeing Board and Gateshead System Board, coordination and governance of other multi-agency groups related to integration and the health and care system, development of whole system approaches and integration, supporting strategic and policy development, and the Better Care Fund.