Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly experienced, Director of PlannedCare for Kent and Medway ICB.This senior role, reports to the Chief Delivery Officer and works closely with the ExecutiveTeam, driving the delivery of outstanding health and care services across Kent and Medway.You will be leading a team of highly experienced individuals to deliver RTT, Cancer andDiagnostic DM01 performance, across 4 acute trust, 10 independent hospitals and over 200AQP providers also responsible for transformation projects within the planned care sphereyou will be SRO on a number of projects.You will be responsible for operational planning for planned care and the subject matterexpert for the ICB in all areas of planned care activity, you will also be the ICB's nameddirector for improving patient experience in elective careYou will also be responsible for contracting and commissioning performance for over 200AQP and independent sector contracts you will lead the team to provide the highest standardsin this area. In addition, you will bring knowledge of the current strategic context and will help to create a clear vision for the expanded role that community services play in ensuring that an increasingnumber of people experience high quality treatment and care at home. Working in partnershipwith our acute providers, as our well as our independent sector providers, communityproviders, Primary Care and the voluntary sector. Main duties of the job o The post holder will have responsibility for the strategic and operational development ofthe Department/Directorate/Cluster/Sector. Plans to achieve the strategy will be underpinnedby the delivery of short to medium term objectives.o Ensure the strategy is formulated, understood by all stakeholders and is delivered utilisingall available resources efficiently and effectively.o Ensure the development and management of plans, within the Kent and MedwayNHS/Sector.o Ensure AQP and Independent Providers contracts are commission and contracted managedin accordance with local and national legislation.o Proactively manage the key risks and issues associated with ensuring appropriate actionsare taken to mitigate or respond.o Monitoring and establishing accountability on the overall progress of the strategy to ensurecompletion within agreed timescales.o Manage the budget for all AQP and Independent sector contracts, have senior budgetoversight over other contracts About us Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us. We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 095-6995495-TS Job locations Gail House Maidstone ME15 6NB Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Person Specification Experience Essential Acute operational management experience at a senior level Desirable On call or OCC experience Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Desirable Training in A3 methodology Attributes Essential Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills Person Specification Experience Essential Acute operational management experience at a senior level Desirable On call or OCC experience Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Desirable Training in A3 methodology Attributes Essential Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political 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. 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 NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Address Gail House Maidstone ME15 6NB Employer's website https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)