09 Oct
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Telford
Job description
Job summary
Following the recent creation of a small dedicated health inequalities team, Shropshire ,Telford and Wrekin ICB is seeking to appoint a health inequalities partnership manager.
As the Health Inequalities Partnership Lead, the post-holder will lead the Health Inequalities Manager and the HealthCare Inequalities Specialist in the engagement of operational, clinical, and cross organisational project team members to progress the successful delivery of objectives and activities relating to the core ICB function of tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience and access including :
- Core20PLUS5 Health Inequalities Agenda
- Key HealthCare Inequality objectives in the Operating Plan (including addressing inequalities through accelerated prevention goals within the LTP)
- System HealthCare Inequality objectives in ICP Strategy and Joint Forward Plan
- HealthCare Inequalities Training and Ambassador Programmes
- Schedule 2N NHS Contracts
- ICS Green Plan
Main duties of the job
Influence positive change in tackling Health Inequalities through a detailed working knowledge and understanding of healthcare and the socio-economic influences relating to healthcare inequalities.
Engage with and contribute to matrix working with Strategic Commissioning and Insights Teams in relation to Statement of Information Standards for health inequalities and implementation of PHM approaches.
Contribute to development of coherent and outcome-based health inequalities Commissioning Intentions in the Joint Forward Plan and System Strategies.
Propose and implement a range of methodologies to the evaluation and measurement of the performance of health services in reducing HealthCare Inequalities
Contribute to influencing the system to deliver on wider determinants of health inequalities including green agenda.
Develop systems for the recording and monitoring of ICB duties to reduce inequalities in the exercise of functions in regard to relevant sections of the NHS Act 2006.
About us
NHS STW embodies compassion, respect, drive, and integrity in our unique role within the STW health and care system. We value diverse contributions, drawing on the expertise and experience of local people, staff and partners, alongside high-quality intelligence to serve our communities effectively.
Our organisational and team values are to foster a compassionate culture, communicate our optimism, engage with stakeholders to drive positive change,
are transparent in decision making and ensure our efforts are aligned with the priorities of our communities to address health outcomes and inequalities.
Ambition
Our commitment to success is shown through supporting and trusting our people to tackle challenging tasks with integrity and creativity.
Compassion
Our shared purpose, supported by our empathetic, inclusive approach where the contributions of all are valued as we work together to reduce inequalities.
Optimism
Where our drive for improvement will be shared with clarity, enthusiasm, and openness.
Focus
Where our efforts are concentrated towards, to improve health and wellbeing with the people of STW.
We are seeking an individual who internalises these values and the value of equity in all their interactions with patients ,
staff and the wider communities whom we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan, develop and deliver training and presentations in a range of forums relating to the HealthCare Inequalities and green agenda.
Use data and insights to develop bids to attract inwards investment / internal investments that address healthcare inequalities.
Develop, support and deliver successful projects that demonstrate return on investment.
Lead the system wide CORE 20 Ambassador programme.
Responsible for supporting and preparing reports to the relevant Health and Wellbeing Board, Place Boards, Health Overview and Scrutiny Committees and ICS Committees
Provide senior managerial support to the planning and administration of the System Prevention and Health Inequalities Board.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Extensive knowledge and expertise of healthcare and the socioeconomic influences relating to healthcare inequalities and organisational development
- Proven and significant leadership experience
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Communication Skills
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change .
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long -term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
Autonomy
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor / Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues,
working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy
- Experience of researching best practice (globally, private, and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes / practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Management Skills
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders
Physical Skills
Essential
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area
▶️ Health Inequalities Partnership Lead
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