Primary Care Senior Manager

at  NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board 125

Leading transformation The post holder will take the strategic leadership of a range of contracts/ portfolio areas and be responsible for the transformation, delivery and programme management of these areas in order to achieve the triple aim of improving patient experience, quality and financial outcomes. Working with the Associate Director for Primary Care to develop integrated neighbourhood care teams. Secure quality, safe, robust and appropriate commissioning of services, which provide value for money for the local population and promote integration. Ensure delivery of the primary and integrated neighbourhood care teams annual operating plans and support delivery of designated wider ICB projects.
Leading delivery improvement Lead a portfolio of place based and clinically led commissioning including service transformation, redesign and reconfiguration using continuous improvement, change process and effective programme management. Provide clear direction for the areas of responsibility that is in accordance with the organisations values and the ICBs constitution Provide dynamic leadership and guidance to senior management and primary care providers, creating a compelling vision for the future and communicating this within and across organisations Working with senior colleagues across place to create a robust and sustainable organisational structure with the capacity and capability to meet statutory obligations of the ICB in terms of quality and effective use of public funds Support the development of, and embed collaborative and effective partnership working across health and social care providers, commissioners, Local Authorities and other NHS and non-NHS organisations and stakeholders Ensure that the organisation values diversity and promotes equality and inclusivity in all aspects of its business Work with clinical colleagues, the public, patients and partners to establish and communicate effective strategies for the ongoing improvement of health services Be visible and accessible to primary care providers and partner organisations The post holder will be an active member of local/regional networks where appropriate and agreed and ensure that processes are in place to facilitate effective collaboration and communication. Clinical Engagement Work with the ICB Clinical Leads to develop a culture that ensures a strong clinical voice and actively engages local primary care clinicians in shaping the direction and goals of integrated neighbourhood care. Ensure that the interests of patients and the community remain at the heart of discussions and decisions Strategic Commissioning & Transforming Clinical Services Challenge current practice, including clinical practice and develop new ways of working that improve the quality and effectiveness of services Ensure the ICB is responsive to the views of local people and promotes self-care and shared decision-making Work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to secure improved outcomes for patients, local communities and the wider population and make necessary arrangements to ensure the effective commissioning of services Create pathways of care across primary, secondary and tertiary care that deliver improvements in healthcare outcomes and efficiency Ensure robust performance management of commissioned services against agreed performance targets, taking remedial action where necessary Understands commissioning risk environment including understanding of the strategies that have been adopted by the ICB to manage and mitigate these risks Ensure patients and the wider public are actively involved in the design of healthcare services and that this feedback is used to enhance choice, quality and efficient service provision Contracting finance and quality To lead with the Head of Delivery Assurance on performance management of contracts within portfolio area Budget holder accountability for the portfolio Support the ICB in the delivery of a balanced budget and ensure, with financial support, full compliance with financial regulations Support the ICB in ensuring that the regularity and propriety of expenditure is discharged, that arrangements are put in place to ensure good practice is embodied and funds are safeguarded through effective financial & management systems.
Work with the ICB to ensure they makes decisions which secure the best use of public money Policy creation/edit/updates Lead the development of integrated neighbourhood care strategies, operational policies within the area of responsibility Quality The post holder will ensure that there are systems in place to support inter- organisational quality assurance and Quality improvement. Research and development The post holder will ensure they remain up to speed on all the latest national and local developments, best practice, emerging evidence to support effective commissioning Autonomy/level of decision making The post holder will have full autonomy within the directorate they are responsible for, within the limits set out by the ICB-wide processes and controls and as agreed with the ICB executive. The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder maybe expected to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required as requested. Further, over time, it is likely the remit and requirements of the role will evolve, and the post holder will be required to adjust their working approach and style to accommodate this with the full support of line managers

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