Job summary Locality Development Manager Shape the Future of Integrated Care Are you passionate about driving transformational change in healthcare? As a Locality Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, integrated services across the East Coast of North Yorkshire. Working closely with system partners including Primary Care Networks, NHS providers, local authorities, and the voluntary sector you'll lead commissioning and service improvement projects that enhance patient care and address population health needs. This dynamic role involves: Leading key projects to improve service quality and outcomes. Supporting the development of neighbourhood teams aligned with local communities. Using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and reduce health inequalities. Strengthening partnerships to ensure collaborative, person-centred care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are committed to making a real impact on healthcare services, this is the opportunity for you. Main duties of the job As a Locality Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare services across North Yorkshire. Your key responsibilities include: Overseeing the development of neighbourhood teams, working closely with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and community partners. Strengthening collaboration between healthcare, local authorities, voluntary organisations, and community groups to support integrated care. Working with key stakeholders including GP practices, NHS providers, and regulatory bodies to co-design and deliver local services. Engaging with members of the public to ensure services are responsive to local needs. Using data and insights to identify priorities, track performance, and take action based on quality monitoring (core dashboard). Ensuring that service transformation is cost-effective and clinically sound, with clear business cases to support change. Managing transformation workstreams and projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Ensuring effective governance structures within Local Care Partnerships (LCPs) and Neighbourhoods, aligning decision-making with ICB objectives. Contributing to the development of ICB policies, ensuring continuous service improvement. Supporting capacity building and workforce integration, encouraging shared learning across organisations. About us As a Locality Development Manager, you will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking, and highly motivated team within the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). Our team is dedicated to improving healthcare services across North Yorkshire by working in partnership with local authorities, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), NHS providers, and the voluntary sector. We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, share best practices, and work together to drive meaningful change. The team operates with a strong work ethic, built on principles of innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering staff, offering opportunities for personal and professional development, and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. The nature of our work is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare services. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects, shaping the future of care of General Practice on the East Coast of North Yorkshire while being supported by a team that values collaboration, respect, and shared success. Annual Leave Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days per year, plus Bank Holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of service). Opportunities to purchase additional leave, subject to approval. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number D9857-25-0035 Job locations 1 Racecourse Lane Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8QZ City Of York Council Station Rise York YO1 6GA Unit 1, St James Business Park Grimbald Crag Court Knaresborough HG5 8QB Job description Job responsibilities As a Locality Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the transformation of healthcare services across North Yorkshire. You will work closely with system partners, including Primary Care Networks (PCNs), NHS providers, local authorities, and voluntary organisations, to improve service quality, enhance patient outcomes, and drive integrated care. Strategic Development and Partnership Working Build and maintain strong relationships with system partners, including NHS providers, local authorities, and voluntary sector organisations. Work collaboratively with PCNs, GP practices, and other stakeholders to develop and implement integrated care models. Ensure services are designed and delivered in line with national and regional healthcare priorities. Engage with patients, service users, and local communities to co-produce and shape services based on their needs. Programme and Project Management Manage transformation workstreams, programmes, and projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Support the development of neighbourhood teams within PCNs, aligning services to local community needs. Use data and analytics to monitor service quality and inform improvements. Respond to performance monitoring data, taking appropriate action to maintain high standards of care. Service Improvement and Commissioning Lead commissioning and service development projects, ensuring services meet local population needs. Develop and implement evidence-based commissioning frameworks that improve patient care and health outcomes. Ensure that service transformation projects are cost-effective and clinically sound, supporting decision-making with clear business cases. Governance, Assurance, and Policy Development Ensure effective governance structures are in place within Local Care Partnerships (LCPs) and Neighbourhoods. Contribute to the development of ICB policies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and national healthcare guidance. Support the monitoring of investments and budgets, ensuring value for money and identifying risks to service delivery. Prepare and present business cases and reports to senior leadership teams. Workforce and Organisational Development Support workforce integration and leadership development, promoting collaboration across teams. Provide training and development opportunities, sharing best practices with colleagues and primary care teams. Ensure a culture of continuous learning and service improvement. Undertake research and audits to evaluate service effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Data and Evidence-Based Planning Use population health data and insights to drive decision-making and service transformation. Identify health inequalities and work with partners to develop targeted interventions. Ensure that commissioning decisions are based on robust data analysis and evidence-based practice. Additional Responsibilities Ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities for both children and adults. Adhere to confidentiality, health and safety, and equal opportunities policies. Maintain a proactive approach to professional development, undertaking relevant training as required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformational change and make a meaningful impact on healthcare services in North Yorkshire. Job description Job responsibilities As a Locality Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the transformation of healthcare services across North Yorkshire. You will work closely with system partners, including Primary Care Networks (PCNs), NHS providers, local authorities, and voluntary organisations, to improve service quality, enhance patient outcomes, and drive integrated care. Strategic Development and Partnership Working Build and maintain strong relationships with system partners, including NHS providers, local authorities, and voluntary sector organisations. Work collaboratively with PCNs, GP practices, and other stakeholders to develop and implement integrated care models. Ensure services are designed and delivered in line with national and regional healthcare priorities. Engage with patients, service users, and local communities to co-produce and shape services based on their needs. Programme and Project Management Manage transformation workstreams, programmes, and projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Support the development of neighbourhood teams within PCNs, aligning services to local community needs. Use data and analytics to monitor service quality and inform improvements. Respond to performance monitoring data, taking appropriate action to maintain high standards of care. Service Improvement and Commissioning Lead commissioning and service development projects, ensuring services meet local population needs. Develop and implement evidence-based commissioning frameworks that improve patient care and health outcomes. Ensure that service transformation projects are cost-effective and clinically sound, supporting decision-making with clear business cases. Governance, Assurance, and Policy Development Ensure effective governance structures are in place within Local Care Partnerships (LCPs) and Neighbourhoods. Contribute to the development of ICB policies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and national healthcare guidance. Support the monitoring of investments and budgets, ensuring value for money and identifying risks to service delivery. Prepare and present business cases and reports to senior leadership teams. Workforce and Organisational Development Support workforce integration and leadership development, promoting collaboration across teams. Provide training and development opportunities, sharing best practices with colleagues and primary care teams. Ensure a culture of continuous learning and service improvement. Undertake research and audits to evaluate service effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Data and Evidence-Based Planning Use population health data and insights to drive decision-making and service transformation. Identify health inequalities and work with partners to develop targeted interventions. Ensure that commissioning decisions are based on robust data analysis and evidence-based practice. Additional Responsibilities Ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities for both children and adults. Adhere to confidentiality, health and safety, and equal opportunities policies. Maintain a proactive approach to professional development, undertaking relevant training as required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformational change and make a meaningful impact on healthcare services in North Yorkshire. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation. Experience of developing and delivering service improvement Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills Experience of using data bases and analysing performance reports Experience of the commissioning process gained at a senior level within an NHS organisation, or equivalent Experience of project management methodology Desirable Experience of using capacity and demand modelling techniques to inform planning decisions. Qualifications Essential Specialist knowledge, training and experience to Masters Level or equivalent. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England, the Local Area Team, ICBs and individual provider and commissioning organisations Desirable Project Management qualification. e.g. Prince2 and managing successful projects Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present highly complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Ability to confidently arrange and chair meetings with skills to present information in a variety of ways, including presentation skills. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation. Experience of developing and delivering service improvement Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills Experience of using data bases and analysing performance reports Experience of the commissioning process gained at a senior level within an NHS organisation, or equivalent Experience of project management methodology Desirable Experience of using capacity and demand modelling techniques to inform planning decisions. Qualifications Essential Specialist knowledge, training and experience to Masters Level or equivalent. Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England, the Local Area Team, ICBs and individual provider and commissioning organisations Desirable Project Management qualification. e.g. Prince2 and managing successful projects Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present highly complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change Ability to confidently arrange and chair meetings with skills to present information in a variety of ways, including presentation skills. 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 Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857) Address 1 Racecourse Lane Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8QZ Employer's website https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)