Job summary High quality, community services are a fundamental building block for Integrated Care Systems. Our vision is to bring integrated, personalised care closer to home and to support people to remain as independent for as long as possible. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Primary & Community Development Manager to join the NHS England South West Region Primary, Community and Personalised Care Team. The post-holder will be responsible for establishing the intermediate care programme infrastructure across the South West and supporting the South West delivery of the national Intermediate Care Framework. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive individual capable of working independently across diverse priority areas. This role requires thriving in a complex environment, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to prioritise. The role involves liaison with wider teams, offering exposure to a range of experience. We will provide support and development opportunities, helping you to achieve your potential. This post is to cover maternity leave. If you are an applicant from within the NHs and seek a secondment opportunity, please gain approval from your current Line Manager before applying. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the Primary and Community Development team, supporting the delivery of our strategic priorities to reduce health inequalities through transformed services in the primary and community adopting the key principles of personalised care. National priorities for primary, community and personalisation focus on: Steps to recover services Development of an integrated response Supporting people manage their health better and reduce demand The post will manage delivery of defined strategic objectives arising from the programme(s). This programme operates across the region as a Teams of teams matrix to ensure that the programme is considering the complexity of issues and opportunities to maximise the benefits to include; Medical Digital Analytics Communications and engagement Urgent and Emergency Care Health inequalities Given this complexity of implementation of primary, community development and personalisation the post holder will support the Senior manager on specific elements of implementation and delivery. The post holder will have regular contact with colleagues across the region and within the systems and will be expected to share learning, identify risks, issues and themes accordingly to support programme delivery. As well as deputising for the programme manager accordingly. 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. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. 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 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 990-SW-6731771-E Job locations Plumer House Plumer House Plymouth PL65DH Job description Job responsibilities As a Primary and Community Development Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in supporting systems with transformational programme implementation work as part of a matrix team across the South West region. The current priorities for the role are focused on the needs of the population and determined with the Senior programme manager according to plan. The post holder will: Be a member a Teams of teams regional approach Ensure effective running of relevant boards, committee, steering group and collaborative, co-ordinating the production of highlight reports including narrative and data updates Be able to represent the programme at appropriate forums providing clear, concise articulation of progress, risk, issues and next steps Support the planning and implementation of assigned strategic objectives and monitor progress against plan for each of the systems. To provide management support to systems on specific areas of development Support the regional evaluation process to ensure that this is connected with other regions to gain and share knowledge Manage all necessary business returns, including programme highlight reports, weekly reports and other paperwork as required This role will also support developing emerging priorities of work within the Primary, Community and Personalisation programme(s). The role will champion innovation, promote quality improvement, evaluation and maximise the use of technology to better support patient outcomes through service redesign. The Postholder will promote best practice and enable shared learning across the region and nationally. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job description Job responsibilities As a Primary and Community Development Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in supporting systems with transformational programme implementation work as part of a matrix team across the South West region. The current priorities for the role are focused on the needs of the population and determined with the Senior programme manager according to plan. The post holder will: Be a member a Teams of teams regional approach Ensure effective running of relevant boards, committee, steering group and collaborative, co-ordinating the production of highlight reports including narrative and data updates Be able to represent the programme at appropriate forums providing clear, concise articulation of progress, risk, issues and next steps Support the planning and implementation of assigned strategic objectives and monitor progress against plan for each of the systems. To provide management support to systems on specific areas of development Support the regional evaluation process to ensure that this is connected with other regions to gain and share knowledge Manage all necessary business returns, including programme highlight reports, weekly reports and other paperwork as required This role will also support developing emerging priorities of work within the Primary, Community and Personalisation programme(s). The role will champion innovation, promote quality improvement, evaluation and maximise the use of technology to better support patient outcomes through service redesign. The Postholder will promote best practice and enable shared learning across the region and nationally. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Desirable Quality Improvement eg QSIR Knowledge and Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent. Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects. Desirable Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy. Skills, Capabilities & Attributes Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Desirable Quality Improvement eg QSIR Knowledge and Experience Essential Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent. Have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects. Desirable Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy. Skills, Capabilities & Attributes Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. 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 England Address Plumer House Plumer House Plymouth PL65DH Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)