Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Programme Manager. The ICB is looking for a programme manager with the ability to quickly build relationships with all stakeholders who work with and commission services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged 0-25 years. Ideally you will be knowledgeable about SEND and experienced in working across organisations and childrens and adult services. You will work closely with the Designated Clinical Officer and the ICB commissioning teams to deliver outcomes as set out in the programme. Please note, interviews will be in person at Shire Hall, Gloucester on 13 March 2025. Main duties of the job The post will involve Being a champion for the ICB in promoting the needs of Children and young people with SEND. Leading and monitoring the programme workstreams in respect of progress against milestones, risks/issues, interdependencies etc. Reporting the progress of the programme at regular intervals to the SRO and Programme Board. Taking responsibility for the quality assurance and overall integrity of the Programme. Ensuring coherent and robust benefits management approaches are in place. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of business cases and strategies. About us The ICB is registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We actively welcome applications from applicants with a disability and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process. We are responsible for planning and commissioning health services for people living in Gloucestershire and work as part of a large, complex system of health and social care which includes local authorities, providers, the independent sector, and GP practices. This is a great opportunity and an exciting time to be a part of a supportive, friendly, experienced and committed team. For further information please email wendy.stonenhs.net About us Our NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also brings partners together to ensure the counties NHS provides the best possible care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better place for the future. NHS Gloucestershire ICB had the best staff survey result in 2023 for proportion of staff who would recommend it as a place to work. More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk) Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9843-ICB-6053HB Job locations Gloucestershire County Council Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2TG Job description Job responsibilities The Directorate is responsible for the commissioning of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Children and Young Peoples and Maternity Services. In this context commissioning includes; scoping priorities, needs assessment, service review, market analysis, service design, pathway implementation and specification of services. The Directorate has a particular role in joint commissioning with the Local Authority and working across statutory and non statutory agencies. Commissioning roles include responsibility for elements of strategic commissioning as well as commissioning packages of care to meet the needs of an individual. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is a key part of commissioning and this job role is to lead the programme of work to ensure that across the 0-25 age range, SEND is a high priority in the ICB, and that the workforce understand their role in relation to SEND, processes are developed and followed, and appropriate service provision is provided. Work closely with staff from other agencies to deliver transformational change, recognising that lasting and sustainable change requires a whole systems approach. Interpret and implement national policy directives. Ensure statutory responsibilities are delivered in the designated areas of responsibility. The post holder is responsible for elements of the Directorate commissioning budget that relate to the needs of the population for which the Programme serves. The post holder is responsible for coordinating and implementing the national and agreed local policies relating to health services across the range of service commissioned from the Directorate budget and for leading change across the systems as a whole. Job description Job responsibilities The Directorate is responsible for the commissioning of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Children and Young Peoples and Maternity Services. In this context commissioning includes; scoping priorities, needs assessment, service review, market analysis, service design, pathway implementation and specification of services. The Directorate has a particular role in joint commissioning with the Local Authority and working across statutory and non statutory agencies. Commissioning roles include responsibility for elements of strategic commissioning as well as commissioning packages of care to meet the needs of an individual. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is a key part of commissioning and this job role is to lead the programme of work to ensure that across the 0-25 age range, SEND is a high priority in the ICB, and that the workforce understand their role in relation to SEND, processes are developed and followed, and appropriate service provision is provided. Work closely with staff from other agencies to deliver transformational change, recognising that lasting and sustainable change requires a whole systems approach. Interpret and implement national policy directives. Ensure statutory responsibilities are delivered in the designated areas of responsibility. The post holder is responsible for elements of the Directorate commissioning budget that relate to the needs of the population for which the Programme serves. The post holder is responsible for coordinating and implementing the national and agreed local policies relating to health services across the range of service commissioned from the Directorate budget and for leading change across the systems as a whole. Person Specification Skills Essential Good knowledge of public sector Education, health and Care. Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills. Ability to analyse policy and research findings. Ability to evaluate service provision and quality. Ability to produce high quality written reports and papers. Good presentation and facilitation skills to a range of audiences. IT skills. Ability to think strategically to plan integrated care and pathways across a range of providers. Excellent project management skills and the ability to work to challenging deadlines. Autonomy Essential Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Equality and Diversity Essential The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership) Qualifications Essential At least 5 years experience working with people in at least part of the service portfolio area. At least 3 years management experience. Experience of managing significant health service development projects. Excellent knowledge of best practice in relation to at least part of the specific service area and ability to command respect of other clinicians of all disciplines. Good knowledge and understanding of local authority processes and political context. Desirable Experience of working across the age ranges from childhood into adult services. Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement. Person Specification Skills Essential Good knowledge of public sector Education, health and Care. Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills. Ability to analyse policy and research findings. Ability to evaluate service provision and quality. Ability to produce high quality written reports and papers. Good presentation and facilitation skills to a range of audiences. IT skills. Ability to think strategically to plan integrated care and pathways across a range of providers. Excellent project management skills and the ability to work to challenging deadlines. Autonomy Essential Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales. Equality and Diversity Essential The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership) Qualifications Essential At least 5 years experience working with people in at least part of the service portfolio area. At least 3 years management experience. Experience of managing significant health service development projects. Excellent knowledge of best practice in relation to at least part of the specific service area and ability to command respect of other clinicians of all disciplines. Good knowledge and understanding of local authority processes and political context. Desirable Experience of working across the age ranges from childhood into adult services. Planning Skills Essential Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making. Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement. 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. Employer details Employer name NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board Address Gloucestershire County Council Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2TG Employer's website https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)