Job summary
- Main area
- Workforce Lead
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 529-6305660-A
- Employer
- NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alpha Tower
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Workforce Lead: Cancer and Diagnostics
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcome applications from people with a disability, and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.
Job overview
The post holder will work across all domains of the Integrated Care System to support the delivery of Diagnostic Transformation agenda, particularly supporting the successful development and implementation of workforce related projects outlined in the Diagnostics Workforce Strategy, supporting the NHS Long Term plan and aligned to the strategic objectives of the systems Cancer and Diagnostics Delivery Improvement Boards.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
· Establishing priorities for workforce for the cancer and diagnostic programmes in discussion with SRO and collaboration with all system partners. Developing implementation plans that reflect and will deliver on the priorities, including interpretation of relevant national policies.
- Provide subject matter expertise where required on both a day-to-day basis and to the identified workstreams within the cancer and diagnostics plans, applying critical thinking to advise on pros and cons of proposed workforce changes and developments, offering knowledge in these areas and suggesting improvements and changes and ensuring they are embedded within daily practice.
- Contribute to programme plan development utilising existing evidence and local knowledge, building in continuous evaluation to support future planning and sharing of best practice, including the ICS Local People Plan
- Act upon the recommendations in the recently published workforce strategy
- Regularly review and revise the workforce strategy in collaboration with system partners considering changes in local, regional or national policy
Working for our organisation
Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.
As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.
In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.
We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Job Description document.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Knowledge and or understanding of workforce planning and transformation gained by experience and/or further training
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Knowledge of funding routes and experience in writing successful bids
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs of the population first (“system first”)
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol
Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve excellence in everything we do in BSol
- You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ann-Marie Wright
- Job title
- Senior Delivery and Improvement Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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