Job summary Lead the Future of Healthcare Innovation: Shape Strategy, Drive Change, and Transform Patient Care An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dynamic and experienced leader to drive and shape the Strategy Unit at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a strategic thinker with extensive knowledge and experience in strategy development,analysis,innovation, and a proven ability to influence and engage effectively. As the Deputy Director of Strategy and Innovation, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our hospitalsand wider systemby ensuring weexplore, analyse and understand our context, population and direction,developing robust strategic insight and evaluation capabilities,and building collaborative programmes to progress our goals. You will lead on building strategic partnerships that benefit our patients, staff and residents, includingeffective community engagement, patient involvement andthe adoption ofhealthcare innovation. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong analytical skills and a logical, results-driven approach. A capacity to travel across our various sites is essential. If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of healthcare at NWAFT, we invite you to apply. Main duties of the job Working closely with the Trust Board and Integrated Care Board, you will help lead organisational and clinical strategy, fostering collaboration with partner organisations and local communities to shape our future direction, and delivering on our commitment to act as an Anchor Institution. Your role will also focus on developing in-house talentand building skills for the future, ensuring our organisation continuously evolvesand improves,providing high quality and compassionatepatient carethat offersvalueto ourpopulation. Key Responsibilities Include: Leading thedevelopment of theStrategy Unit, providing strategic insight and analysis,and leveraging evidence and best practice. Building strategic partnershipsthat progress our goals and strengthencommunity engagement Supportingorganisational strategy and evaluation of Trust plans and investments Driving continuous improvement and innovation in care models Progressing our aims to be an Anchor institution in our local area About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 176-C-6703592 Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will deliver reliable and high-quality expert advice and analysis, showcasing a thorough understanding of health and care services, policies, delivery priorities and the current evidence base concerning provider, industry and commissioning strategy. This role demands extensive knowledge of strategy, innovation and implementation, and will involve leading and creating programmes and partnerships across a diverse range of fields and disciplines. To stay at the forefront of this field, you will be expected to participate in and present at relevant subject matter courses and conferences, and provide advice and thought leadership in specialist areas. Job description Job responsibilities Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will deliver reliable and high-quality expert advice and analysis, showcasing a thorough understanding of health and care services, policies, delivery priorities and the current evidence base concerning provider, industry and commissioning strategy. This role demands extensive knowledge of strategy, innovation and implementation, and will involve leading and creating programmes and partnerships across a diverse range of fields and disciplines. To stay at the forefront of this field, you will be expected to participate in and present at relevant subject matter courses and conferences, and provide advice and thought leadership in specialist areas. Person Specification Experience Essential Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to health care policy, strategy and operating models Experience of taking a strategic lead in understanding and applying the potential impact of service changes and forecasting strategic outcomes xperience of delivering change in health and social care at a multiservice/agency level Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Senior management experience in an NHS/related providing or commissioning organisation Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current health care challenges, performance and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Should have an appreciation of the current agenda in integrated care and population health management Experience of people management of specialist staff and coaching/mentorship Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area Advanced theoretical knowledge and substantial demonstrable experience over a significant period of time (equivalent to PHD) or significant equivalent previous proven experience in specialist area Skills Essential Must have good context, data, analytical and consultancy skills Should be able to demonstrate problem structuring and solving skills Able to design and oversee complex projects involving multiple stakeholders Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities Negotiating with senior colleagues on difficult and very complex and detailed issues 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 Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances Inputs to strategic plans across NWAFT and within the specific Strategy and NWAFT teams Ability to deliver at pace in complex environment Skills for direct line management and job management Skills for delivering results through managing through others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders Other Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues Previously involved in budget setting/good knowledge of financial processes Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda Ensures staff for whom the post holder has line management responsibility uphold and promote the equality and diversity agenda, and act in accordance with the equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace policy Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Determination, perseverance, and resilience Commitment to continuing professional development Person Specification Experience Essential Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to health care policy, strategy and operating models Experience of taking a strategic lead in understanding and applying the potential impact of service changes and forecasting strategic outcomes xperience of delivering change in health and social care at a multiservice/agency level Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Senior management experience in an NHS/related providing or commissioning organisation Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current health care challenges, performance and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Should have an appreciation of the current agenda in integrated care and population health management Experience of people management of specialist staff and coaching/mentorship Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area Advanced theoretical knowledge and substantial demonstrable experience over a significant period of time (equivalent to PHD) or significant equivalent previous proven experience in specialist area Skills Essential Must have good context, data, analytical and consultancy skills Should be able to demonstrate problem structuring and solving skills Able to design and oversee complex projects involving multiple stakeholders Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities Negotiating with senior colleagues on difficult and very complex and detailed issues 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 Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances Inputs to strategic plans across NWAFT and within the specific Strategy and NWAFT teams Ability to deliver at pace in complex environment Skills for direct line management and job management Skills for delivering results through managing through others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders Other Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues Previously involved in budget setting/good knowledge of financial processes Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda Ensures staff for whom the post holder has line management responsibility uphold and promote the equality and diversity agenda, and act in accordance with the equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace policy Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Determination, perseverance, and resilience Commitment to continuing professional development 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)