Job summary This is an exciting opportunity within the ICB for a permanent Band 7 Primary Care Programme Lead within the Local Delivery Directorate in South Tyneside and Sunderland. The post is full time; however, we are willing to consider part time or other flexible arrangements. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main duties of the job The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all our communities. It has a wide range of functions including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving people's health and wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across health and care we look after 3.1 million people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community-based area providers.The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS foundation trusts in the region to deliver our shared priorities. About us Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country. The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities. With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers. The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 134-6930794PM Job locations Pemberton House Colima Avenue Sunderland Enterprise Park SR5 3XB Job description Job responsibilities As Programme Lead within the Primary Care team, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) in the management of contracts, including the commissioning and decommissioning of services, performance management, transformation, assurance and related projects. As an essential part of the team, the post holder will work on a variety of projects and tasks collaborating with different teams within NENC ICB and with providers (GP practices). Working autonomously, the post holder will be supporting the quality assurance and payment of enhanced services as well as ensuring GP contracts are kept up to date.The post holder will support the Commissioning Manager and Head of Primary Care in the delivery of Primary Care and Community services to the South Tyneside and Sunderland area. The post holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with stakeholders and be able to use local knowledge of the area and contractors to inform effective commissioning of services. contributing to the development of service specifications and to the development and redesign of care pathways, to ensure commissioned services provide quality and value for money. The role is a great opportunity to develop skills in project management, risk management, dealing with sensitive information and leadership. Job description Job responsibilities As Programme Lead within the Primary Care team, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) in the management of contracts, including the commissioning and decommissioning of services, performance management, transformation, assurance and related projects. As an essential part of the team, the post holder will work on a variety of projects and tasks collaborating with different teams within NENC ICB and with providers (GP practices). Working autonomously, the post holder will be supporting the quality assurance and payment of enhanced services as well as ensuring GP contracts are kept up to date.The post holder will support the Commissioning Manager and Head of Primary Care in the delivery of Primary Care and Community services to the South Tyneside and Sunderland area. The post holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with stakeholders and be able to use local knowledge of the area and contractors to inform effective commissioning of services. contributing to the development of service specifications and to the development and redesign of care pathways, to ensure commissioned services provide quality and value for money. The role is a great opportunity to develop skills in project management, risk management, dealing with sensitive information and leadership. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in the primary care commissioning/mental health/urgent emergency care and transformation area. Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Experience Essential Knowledge of primary care commissioning and transformation areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training. Experience of project principles techniques and tools. Experience of estates, premises cost directions and capital funding Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy. Experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment. Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at management team level. Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes. Understanding of the public sector. Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Desirable Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in the primary care commissioning/mental health/urgent emergency care and transformation area. Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Experience Essential Knowledge of primary care commissioning and transformation areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training. Experience of project principles techniques and tools. Experience of estates, premises cost directions and capital funding Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy. Experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment. Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of managing risks and reporting. Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at management team level. Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes. Understanding of the public sector. Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Desirable Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals. 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 North East & North Cumbria ICB Address Pemberton House Colima Avenue Sunderland Enterprise Park SR5 3XB Employer's website https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)