Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Regional Operations and System Support Directorate to join the East of England Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) System Coordination Team as an Improvement and Delivery Manager. The successful candidate for this role will be highly organised, proactive and results driven and looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. The purpose of the System Co-ordination team is to lead on operational planning, to monitor performance against annual operating plans and constitutional standards; to support ICBs, providers and systems to optimise their overall performance, to reduce unwarranted clinical variation and to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources across the health service. Main duties of the job This role is an essential and integral post within the Regional Operations and Systems Support Directorate and will be covering the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) portfolio. This role will providing direct support to complex ICS systems through close working with ICBs and provider trusts to support the expected delivery in the UEC portfolio area. The Improvement and Delivery Manager will work as part of the Operations and Systems Support Directorate; but will be required to interact with other regional directorates and NHS commissioners and providers within the BLMK ICB on a regular basis. This is a hybrid role, which offers an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working. The Operations and Systems Support Directorate is a dynamic, friendly and energetic team, hardworking and have many exceptional skills which make for a great team to drive improvements and delivery across our ICB. About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 990-EOE-6690994-E Job locations Victoria House, Fulbourn or any other NHSE EoE Office Camlife Fulbourn CB21 5XB Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the responsibilities and scope of the role and the person specification, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the responsibilities and scope of the role and the person specification, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the NHS performance, delivery and contracting processes Knowledge of performance, planning and accountability frameworks pertaining to the NHS Experience Essential Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda Demonstrable experience of performance and quality monitoring, management and improvement Skills Essential Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to post portfolio Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the NHS performance, delivery and contracting processes Knowledge of performance, planning and accountability frameworks pertaining to the NHS Experience Essential Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda Demonstrable experience of performance and quality monitoring, management and improvement Skills Essential Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to post portfolio Employer details Employer name NHS England Address Victoria House, Fulbourn or any other NHSE EoE Office Camlife Fulbourn CB21 5XB Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)