Job summary The WYICB advise external applicants that we may pause or withdraw this vacancy if an application is received from an internal applicant who has been impacted by Organisational Change, in line with our Organisational Policies.n exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team leading strategy and transformation programmes across the Leeds Health and Care Partnership. The Leeds Health and Care Partnership utilises a population health management approach to inform data led programmes addressing the areas that will have the most impact on the health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for the people of Leeds. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Leeds and across West Yorkshire you will support the identification of population risks and opportunities to inform our collective transformational priorities for various populations. We are looking for someone skilled in building stakeholder relationships and interpreting data to develop strategy, and lead transformation programmes to deliver the strategy, for the Leeds Place of West Yorkshire ICB. As part of the Leeds Place team you will work closely with colleagues in provider organisations in Leeds and ICB teams in West Yorkshire. You will work flexibly as part of matrix teams across a diverse portfolio as determined by system needs and prioritisation. Main duties of the job The proposed interview date for this job is 13 Mar, unless a suitable candidate is identified from the at risk register who has priority due to their redeployment status. Job Summary To contribute to the shaping and delivery of the WY ICB Leeds Place strategy and Joint Forward Plan and managing programmes of work to design and deliver both. To identify, collaborate and lead, on behalf of the ICB, opportunities for system transformation and innovation with a focus on reducing health inequalities. To apply co -production approaches in all work including the active involvement of the VCSE and communities and building on community assets. To respond to strategic priorities across the ICB, aligning capacity to deliver transformation. Planning, designing, and delivering prioritised areas of work. About us NHS West Yorkshire ICB works to improve population health and reduce inequalities, addressing diverse community needs. As part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, we collaborate with local councils, health providers and community organisations. We value diversity as a strength that enhances creativity and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, we prioritise wellbeing and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics. We support Carers with a Carer friendly environment and a working Carer passport. As a Mindful Employer, we support employees and applicants with mental health conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for suitable applicants meeting the essential criteria. Please let us know of any required adjustments. Lease cars are a benefit offered by the organisation subject to eligibility. Fleet Solutions provides these cars, and any Fleet cars will transfer (novate) through them. The organisation cannot transfer cars from other lease providers that Fleet Solutions will not novate with. Note: This advert may close early due to high application volume, or be paused or withdrawn in line with our policies if an applicant at risk or on pay protection applies. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9475-ICB-624B Job locations White Rose Office Park, Building 3, Millshaw Park Lane Leeds LS110LT Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of specific work streams Ensure opportunities for greater alignment and integration of priorities are built into the design and planning of the workstreams and have been informed through effective engagement with relevant stakeholder within our Partnerships Work collaboratively to ensure alignment between place based and WY System wide priorities To be an active member in cross-Directorate discussions on integrated care and transformation, including representing the function at other ICB working groups, identifying, and progressing opportunities to further join-up initiatives or build capacity To develop communications materials To work alongside health and care colleagues to develop, test and embed new and innovative ways of working together with a specific focus on tackling health inequalities and system challenges. Work with key LHCP stakeholders and partners at local level to develop the priority programmes of work to deliver the Leeds strategy and agreed WY approach Lead and manage the development of our place plan through co-production across the partnership, ensuring alignment to Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy, regional and National strategy and plans Undertake assessment of needs with key partners and stakeholders in relation to work streams/projects To oversee the effective deployment and utilisation of funding Work with colleagues in health and care to support a shift to greater investment in prevention and community-based solutions with a focus on those population groups least likely to access mainstream health services or experiencing health inequalities. Provide programme management and co-ordination of a broad range of complex activities within multiple projects across a range of partners and stakeholders Monitor progress on delivery of workstreams, ensuring reporting and appropriate escalation of key risks and issues To support the development, use and interpretation of datasets and business intelligence reports and dashboards, both nationally and within the ICB, Manage own workload and make informed decisions independently on behalf of projects with appropriate and timely escalation of relevant risks and issues to the senior leaders within the directorate where appropriate. Undertake or facilitate research and development activities that may be required to ensure best practice and innovation is embedded Contribute to evaluation plans to demonstrate impact and realisation of benefits. To seek out, interpret and implement national policy initiatives and assess application for local use. Ensure all work builds on community-based assets and that co-production is embedded as a working principle across in all our work. To act as a catalyst for change and innovation with a focus on community-based solutions, prevention and reducing health inequalities. Undertake statistical analysis and presentation of highly complex information, data statistics to inform and make decisions on aspects of work within the function. Manage an agile team to support delivery within the post holders areal of responsibility and wider business unit Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of specific work streams Ensure opportunities for greater alignment and integration of priorities are built into the design and planning of the workstreams and have been informed through effective engagement with relevant stakeholder within our Partnerships Work collaboratively to ensure alignment between place based and WY System wide priorities To be an active member in cross-Directorate discussions on integrated care and transformation, including representing the function at other ICB working groups, identifying, and progressing opportunities to further join-up initiatives or build capacity To develop communications materials To work alongside health and care colleagues to develop, test and embed new and innovative ways of working together with a specific focus on tackling health inequalities and system challenges. Work with key LHCP stakeholders and partners at local level to develop the priority programmes of work to deliver the Leeds strategy and agreed WY approach Lead and manage the development of our place plan through co-production across the partnership, ensuring alignment to Leeds Health and Wellbeing Strategy, regional and National strategy and plans Undertake assessment of needs with key partners and stakeholders in relation to work streams/projects To oversee the effective deployment and utilisation of funding Work with colleagues in health and care to support a shift to greater investment in prevention and community-based solutions with a focus on those population groups least likely to access mainstream health services or experiencing health inequalities. Provide programme management and co-ordination of a broad range of complex activities within multiple projects across a range of partners and stakeholders Monitor progress on delivery of workstreams, ensuring reporting and appropriate escalation of key risks and issues To support the development, use and interpretation of datasets and business intelligence reports and dashboards, both nationally and within the ICB, Manage own workload and make informed decisions independently on behalf of projects with appropriate and timely escalation of relevant risks and issues to the senior leaders within the directorate where appropriate. Undertake or facilitate research and development activities that may be required to ensure best practice and innovation is embedded Contribute to evaluation plans to demonstrate impact and realisation of benefits. To seek out, interpret and implement national policy initiatives and assess application for local use. Ensure all work builds on community-based assets and that co-production is embedded as a working principle across in all our work. To act as a catalyst for change and innovation with a focus on community-based solutions, prevention and reducing health inequalities. Undertake statistical analysis and presentation of highly complex information, data statistics to inform and make decisions on aspects of work within the function. Manage an agile team to support delivery within the post holders areal of responsibility and wider business unit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level Experience Essential Management Experience Improvement programme experience Knowledge of the statutory duties of the ICB in relation to strategic planning and NHS priorities Understand the principles of value-based healthcare Understanding of health inequalities Desirable Good knowledge of & experience in improvement across health and care matrix working and population health management Skills & behaviours Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills Able to interpret highly complex data Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals Additional Requirements Essential Build and sustain relationships, actively involving stakeholders Able to work independently and as part of a team Engages and includes all groups of staff, empowering all voices to be heard Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level Experience Essential Management Experience Improvement programme experience Knowledge of the statutory duties of the ICB in relation to strategic planning and NHS priorities Understand the principles of value-based healthcare Understanding of health inequalities Desirable Good knowledge of & experience in improvement across health and care matrix working and population health management Skills & behaviours Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent presentation skills Able to interpret highly complex data Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals Additional Requirements Essential Build and sustain relationships, actively involving stakeholders Able to work independently and as part of a team Engages and includes all groups of staff, empowering all voices to be heard 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 West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Address White Rose Office Park, Building 3, Millshaw Park Lane Leeds LS110LT Employer's website http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)