An exciting opportunity for Head of All Age Continuing Care has arisen within NHS Somerset ICB All Age Continuing Care Team. We seek an experienced and dynamic individual to fulfil this pivotal role in the team.
You will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day function of the nationally recognised successful Somerset ICB All Age Continuing Care Team and will support the Associate Director in leading the delivery of the All Age Continuing Care service. You will have the opportunity for the development and implementation of the strategic vision for the delivery of CHC across the Somerset system.
Main duties of the job
* To provide leadership to senior managers within All Age Continuing Care including operational managers and senior administrative/business and data staff.
* To lead on the management of appeals and disputes as well as oversee the assurance of CHC assessment and decision making in line with the CHC National Framework and CHC operational policy, including complaints, appeals and disputes.
* To actively manage the attainment of Quality Improvement Performance and Productivity (QIPP) targets to support efficiencies throughout the Continuing Healthcare process. Direct management of key clinical and administrative senior leadership staff delivering the service for both adults and children.
* To work closely with financial services to model, monitor and manage spend and ensure delivery of savings as agreed.
* To have the authority to negotiate with partners in terms of joint commissioning of services.
About us
NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for implementing a health and care strategy developed by the Integrated Care Partnership. It consists of approximately 350 staff across 8 directorates, each with multiple teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, and are committed to equality of opportunity. We believe diverse organisations best reflect the communities they serve.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received before the advertised closing date.
Visa sponsorship is not offered.
Flexible working is available from day one, including an agile home/office-based approach. However, you will be required to work from our HQ in Yeovil for 2-3 days a week and traveling to other Somerset locations for meetings may be necessary. Please consider this before applying.
Note for existing NHS Employees applying for Fixed Term vacancies at NHS Somerset
If you are an existing NHS Employee and are applying for a Fixed Term role with NHS Somerset, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.
You should gain agreement from your current employer before applying to allow you to be released on secondment.
Please ensure the reference section confirms your current HR Department details.
Thank you for your interest.
Job responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This role is designed to manage the day-to-day function of the Continuing Healthcare Team and to support the Associate Director as required and to take the managerial lead for delivering the All Age Continuing Care service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
* To provide leadership to senior managers within All Age Continuing Care including operational managers and senior administrative/business and data staff.
* To lead on the management of appeals and disputes as well as oversee the assurance of CHC assessment and decision making in line with the CHC National Framework and CHC operational policy, including complaints, appeals and disputes.
* To actively manage the attainment of Quality Improvement Performance and Productivity (QIPP) targets to support efficiencies throughout the Continuing Healthcare process. Direct management of key clinical and administrative senior leadership staff delivering the service for both adults and children.
* To work closely with financial services to model, monitor and manage spend and ensure delivery of savings as agreed.
* To have the authority to negotiate with partners in terms of joint commissioning of services.
* To ensure development of strong governance and clinical governance processes, including appropriate input to Safeguarding and quality processes.
* To support the development and review of local policies, systems, and processes around Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care and Personal Health Budgets linked to the relevant key national and local priorities.
* To deputise for the Associate Director for CHC where needed in the provision of advice on national guidance and local implications.
* To deputise for the Associate Director for CHC where needed in the provision of specialist advice to the system on matters relating to CHC and FNC.
* To undertake audit relating to CHC and FNC.
* To support CHC and FNC services to comply with all statutory requirements arising from Safeguarding Children and Adults Policy, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DOLS) for those in receipt of ICB commissioned services.
Person Specification
Experience
* In depth knowledge of Continuing Healthcare policy and procedures.
* Development and maintenance of good working relationships with all system partners.
* Proven record of effective team leadership skills.
* Ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
* A detailed knowledge of whole system services.
* Knowledge of the key stages required in leading service developments from the identification of opportunities or pressure points within the health and social system right through to the service changes or new service models.
* Understanding of relevant governance structures.
* An appreciation of the relationship between NHS England and the ICB and the CHC National Framework.
* Ability to effectively chair meetings and Healthcare Panels.
* Ability to deliver targets and deadlines.
* Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
* Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and can take actions which support and promote this agenda.
* Experience in managing staff and Human Resources issues such as appraisals, CPD, resolving conflict, absence/sickness managing and identifying training needs of staff.
* Experience of managing budgets effectively within guidelines.
* Experience of interpretation of national policy and implementation.
* Evidence of leadership of change management.
* Evidence of planning and delivering programmes, projects and services on time using established project management techniques.
Qualifications
* Registered Health or Social care professional.
* Masters level qualification or equivalent knowledge training and experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
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.
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