Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through research and experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to work towards ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Applications are warmly welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and we will aim to accommodate these wherever the needs of the service allow.
BSW ICB seeks to be a supportive, caring employer and expects all colleagues to behave in a professional and respectful manner and to demonstrate our values. These values underpin our vision for the people of Bath & North East Somerset (Banes), Swindon & Wiltshire, that through an integrated care model local people will live well in a supportive community with joined up care which is underpinned by specialist expertise, and delivered in the best place, by the most appropriate people.
Please note that on 1st July 2022, Banes, Swindon & Wiltshire CCG will cease to exist. At this time the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in BSW will be established, to be known formally as NHS BSW ICB. NHS BSW ICB assume all the commissioning functions from BSW NHS Commissioners.
Job overview
The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory body which brings together NHS organisations with local authorities and other partners to work to improve population health and establish shared strategic priorities. With a key purpose to:
1. Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
2. Tackle inequalities in outcomes
3. Enhance productivity and value for money
4. Support broader social and economic development
We are now looking to recruit Independent Non-Executive Directors for Finance and for Quality, who will be vital in shaping the future of our organisation and delivering our statutory responsibilities.
We are deeply committed to ensuring that our leadership reflects the diversity of our communities and the people who make up our workforce. Whether you are an experienced professional from the NHS or come from a different sector with transferable skills, we welcome your application.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact our partners at Hunter Healthcare; Jenny Adrian on 0793 9250 362, [email protected] and Lauren Virot 07525 861 044, [email protected]
Main duties of the job
For further information on the role profile and eligibility criteria please refer to the attached information pack.
Working for our organisation
Please note this organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.
Working together to empower people to lead their best life is the one, unified vision for our organisation and all our partners working together across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing.
BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but may be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based.
Benefits BSW ICB offer include:
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays
* Flexible working
* Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility
* Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers
* Colleague engagement forums and events
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you would like to apply please:
1. Send a covering letter explaining why the appointment interests you, how you meet the appointment criteria and what you specifically would bring to the post.
2. Send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and your full employment history. Your CV should include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and email addresses and the names and contact details of referees.
For further information on the application process including key dates please refer to the attached information pack.
Person specification
Setting Strategy & Delivering Long Term Transformation
Essential criteria:
* Knowledge of health, care, local government landscape and/or the voluntary sector
* A capacity to thrive in a complex & politically changed environment of change & uncertainty
* Experience leading change at a senior level to bring together disparate stakeholder interests
Building Trusted Relationships
Essential criteria:
* An understanding of different sectors, groups, networks & the needs of diverse population
* Exceptional communication skills & comfortable presenting in a variety of contexts
* Highly developed interpersonal & influencing skills, able to lead a creative environment which enables people to thrive & collaborate
* Experience working collaboratively across agency & professional boundaries
Leading for social justice & health equality
Essential criteria:
* An awareness & appreciation of social justice & how it might apply within an ICS
* Record of promoting equality, diversity, & inclusion in leadership roles
Driving high quality sustainable outcomes
Essential criteria:
* Problem solving skills & the ability to identify issues & areas of risk, leading stakeholders to effective resolutions & decisions
Providing robust governance & assurance
Essential criteria:
* An understanding of good corporate governance
* Ability to remain neutral to provide independent & unbiased leadership with a high degree of personal integrity
* Experience contributing effectively in complex professional meetings at a very senior level
Creating a compassionate & inclusive culture for our people
Essential criteria:
* Models respect & a compassionate & inclusive leadership style with a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, & inclusion in respect of Boards, patients, staff
* Creates & lives the values of openness & transparency embodied by the principles of public life & in Our People Promise
BSW ICB is obligated to manage conflicts of interest effectively in order to protect healthcare professionals and maintain public trust in the NHS. In order to support BSW ICB in meeting this obligation, applicants should declare any real or perceived interest which, if employed by the ICB, may have an adverse bearing on the organisation. Declarations of interest must be made in the supporting information section of any application. If an applicant does not have an interest to declare they should clearly state 'No interests to declare' within the supporting information section.
Please note that failure to provide information about an interest or a 'No interests to declare' statement at this stage of the application process will result in your application not being considered.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
* Independent Non-Executive Director Information Pack (PDF, 988.7 KB)
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