Job summary

The Associate Clinical Director for Clinical Leadership and Advice provides strategic and technical clinical oversight across all functions of the Integrated Care Board (ICB), ensuring that decisions are grounded in robust clinical evidence, governance, and population health priorities. This senior role acts as a key clinical advisor, offering expert input into commissioning, transformation, and operational delivery. The postholder leads on embedding clinical leadership across the system, supports multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensures that technical clinical advice informs service design, risk management, and quality improvement

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and direction, in line with the ICB strategic plan, for evidence-based clinical policy formation, management of individual funding requests and processes for people for whom the commissioning route for their care is not clear.Together with other Clinical Directors work to design and implement an increasing range of utilisation management techniques to enable the ICB to improve outcomes whilst maximising technical and allocative efficiency of resourcesWork through clinical policy formation and implementation to ensure continuously improving outcomes, reduced inequalities, and delivering best value for money and financial sustainability at ICB and local system level.Ensure that clinical policy work and routes for individual funding requests are as easy to use as possible for people in the population and clinical staff.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

644-CE088

Job locations

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline).
• Evidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management.
• Significant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system
• Registered with a relevant Professional Body and up to date with CPD
• Hold a postgraduate or management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Leadership qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning.
• Demonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale.
• Deep understanding of the NHS, Integrated Care Systems, and the wider health and care policy context, including the priorities of the NHS 10 Year Plan and statutory duties of an ICB
• Strong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money.
• Evidence of working effectively with a broad range of partners, including local authorities, providers, community organisations, and national bodies.
• Experience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline). Evidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management. Significant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system Registered with a relevant Professional Body and up to date with CPD Hold a postgraduate or management qualification, or equivalent experience. Leadership qualification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Extensive leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning. Demonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale. Deep understanding of the NHS, Integrated Care Systems, and the wider health and care policy context, including the priorities of the NHS 10 Year Plan and statutory duties of an ICB Strong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money. Evidence of working effectively with a broad range of partners, including local authorities, providers, community organisations, and national bodies. Experience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an important role in supporting the effective and efficient operation of the R&D Office through the timely provision of complex research governance advice and services for primary care, community care and wider health and care settings, and in service of NIHR East of England Research Delivery Network and related contractual obligations. The role-holder will be expected to have significant specialist research governance expertise in at least one of primary care, community or residential settings, and to be able to operate effectively across all three domains.

They will support robust feasibility, timely set-up and delivery of research studies within the nationally agreed benchmarks, ensuring that the portfolio of studies are prioritised in accordance with feasibility, capacity and capability and are set up accordingly, proactively supporting performance management of studies through regular reporting. As a specialist in one or more of the relevant delivery settings, they will provide specialised and complex study oversight and management, also signposting researchers and delivery sites to relevant guidance and support at the appropriate time for both commercial and non-commercial research.

Main duties of the job

Research project set-up and conduct, including assessment of capacity and capability for research studies and amendments.

Generating research governance reports to provide assurance for social care/non-NHS providers in community and/or residential settings.

Advising organisations on suitability of researcher pre-engagement HR checks and where applicable supporting researchers in obtaining honorary research contracts, letters of access and research passports.

Advising on regulatory and legal requirements for research across settings.

Supporting project costing and securing excess treatment costs.

Collaborating with system colleagues and researchers to support a strong portfolio of research across relevant Integrated Care Systems.

Line and/or project management of junior R&D staff or secondees as required.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Senior Assistant Administrator provides high quality administrative, coordination, and organisational support across a range of corporate and programme functions within the ICB. Working closely with senior managers, programme leads, and HR and finance teams, the postholder ensures smooth day to day operations, effective governance, and timely delivery of key activities. This role supports people related processes, financial administration, and programme and project delivery, contributing to efficient service management and strong organisational performance. The postholder acts as a reliable point of contact, maintains accurate records and reporting, and helps ensure that teams are well supported to deliver strategic priorities across the Integrated Care System. The post holder supports production of high quality written outputs from the Directorate Team.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive administrative support to programme and project teams, including scheduling, documentation, reporting, and coordination of key activities.

Provide comprehensive administrative support for internal communications activities, including scheduling, document management, and coordination with team members to ensure smooth delivery of projects.Assist in drafting, editing, and publishing engaging content across internal channels, such as newsletters, intranet updates, and staff announcements, ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging.Support HR-related processes such as recruitment administration, onboarding, maintaining workforce records, and coordinating mandatory training compliance.Assist with financial administration, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, tracking budgets, and supporting financial reporting

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

644-CE085

Job locations

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development, demonstrating commitment to maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification appropriate to the role (e.g. degree level or equivalent experience).

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing administrative and coordination support for projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
• Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems (ICS), and awareness of the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuous professional development, demonstrating commitment to maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge. Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field. Professional qualification appropriate to the role (e.g. degree level or equivalent experience). Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in providing administrative and coordination support for projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems (ICS), and awareness of the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment

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

NHS Central East ICB

Address

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Senior Manager for Clinical Policies and Exceptional Cases with a focus either on Clinical Policies, Audit and Effectiveness or Prior Approval and Exceptional Cases, you lead the development, implementation, and oversight of clinical commissioning policies and individual funding request (IFR) processes across the ICB. You ensure that decisions are evidence-based, legally robust, and aligned with national guidance and local strategic priorities. Your role supports the effective and equitable use of NHS resources by managing clinical thresholds, reviewing exceptional cases, and enabling consistent, transparent decision-making across the system.

This role covers the areas of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Main duties of the job

Lead the development, review, and implementation of clinical commissioning policies, ensuring alignment with NICE guidance, national frameworks, and local priorities.Manage the end-to-end process for Individual Funding Requests (IFRs), including triage, clinical review, panel coordination, and decision documentation.Ensure all policy and case decisions are underpinned by clinical evidence, legal and ethical principles, and resource stewardship.Maintain robust governance frameworks for policy development and IFR decision-making, including audit trails, appeals processes, and reporting mechanisms.Collaborate with clinicians, commissioning teams, legal advisors, and public health colleagues to ensure policies are clinically sound and operationally feasible.Monitor and evaluate the impact of clinical policies on service utilisation, patient outcomes, and financial sustainability.Provide expert advice on clinical thresholds, treatment access criteria, and exceptional case handling to support commissioning and transformation programmes.Lead stakeholder engagement and consultation processes for policy updates and service changes.Ensure compliance with statutory duties, including equality impact assessments, legal challenge readiness, and public accountability.Represent the ICB in regional and national forums related to clinical policy, IFRs, and utilisation management.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

644-CE086

Job locations

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the job description and person specification attached

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, or management).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills
• Significant experience in senior management within a complex organisation, ideally in health or public services
• Registered health care professional with evidence of up to date CPD
• Relevant professional qualification (where applicable).

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven management experience in a multi-agency or complex environment
• Demonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes
• Understanding of health and care systems, policy context, and organisational priorities.
• Experience in strategic planning, commissioning, or service redesign to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of operating in politically sensitive environments and managing competing priorities

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences
• Strong relationship-building and partnership-working skills across organisational boundaries.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex data and use insights to inform decisions
• Financial awareness and ability to ensure effective use of resources
• Skilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, or management). Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills Significant experience in senior management within a complex organisation, ideally in health or public services Registered health care professional with evidence of up to date CPD Relevant professional qualification (where applicable). Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven management experience in a multi-agency or complex environment Demonstrable success in delivering change, transformation, or service improvement programmes Understanding of health and care systems, policy context, and organisational priorities. Experience in strategic planning, commissioning, or service redesign to improve outcomes and efficiency. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. Experience of operating in politically sensitive environments and managing competing priorities Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to present complex information clearly to varied audiences Strong relationship-building and partnership-working skills across organisational boundaries. Analytical ability to interpret complex data and use insights to inform decisions Financial awareness and ability to ensure effective use of resources Skilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, making sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

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

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

o The Business Relationship Manager is responsible for creating a true partnership between the ICT Service and each of its customers, jointly developing the necessary commitment and understanding required within both customer and supplier to ensure IM & T services are exploited to deliver optimum business value for its customers.

o This role will build the relationship with the customer account from bid proposal, defining clear strategic outcomes, through to creation of the Service Level Agreement or Letters of Understanding and then manage the ongoing relationship by regular contact, further business development, and professional resolution of any issue arising.

Main duties of the job

This role will build the relationship with the customer account from bid proposal, defining clear strategic outcomes, through to creation of the Service Level Agreement or Letters of Understanding and then manage the ongoing relationship by regular contact, further business development, and professional resolution of any issue arising.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,570 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

644-CE087

Job locations

Welwyn Garden City

Welyn Garden City

AL7 1BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Continue to understand the needs of existing partners and establish relationships with potential new customers.

Understand the partners business challenges and objectives for technology enablement working closely with service development.

Performance management of the HBL ICT Shared Services service delivery against agreed service levels within the Service Specifications.

Maintain the portfolio of services that each partner receives from HBL ICT.

Understand and document the desired outcome of a service and to decide if the customer's need can be fulfilled using an existing service offering or if a new or changed service must be created.

Capture partner requirements and agree service level targets with customers who request the provision of existing standard services.

Plan, carry out and evaluate regular Customer Satisfaction Surveys.

Record Customer complaints and compliments, assess any complaints and instigate corrective action if required.

Continuously monitor the processing status of outstanding Customer complaints and to take corrective action if required.

Responsible for the development of scoping documents, SLA and LOU agreements and additional service addendums in partnership with the partners and customers.

Communicate with internal colleagues to ensure that all new service agreements and proposals fit the agreed roadmap within the partnership.

Job description Job responsibilities Continue to understand the needs of existing partners and establish relationships with potential new customers. Understand the partners business challenges and objectives for technology enablement working closely with service development. Performance management of the HBL ICT Shared Services service delivery against agreed service levels within the Service Specifications. Maintain the portfolio of services that each partner receives from HBL ICT. Understand and document the desired outcome of a service and to decide if the customer's need can be fulfilled using an existing service offering or if a new or changed service must be created. Capture partner requirements and agree service level targets with customers who request the provision of existing standard services. Plan, carry out and evaluate regular Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Record Customer complaints and compliments, assess any complaints and instigate corrective action if required. Continuously monitor the processing status of outstanding Customer complaints and to take corrective action if required. Responsible for the development of scoping documents, SLA and LOU agreements and additional service addendums in partnership with the partners and customers. Communicate with internal colleagues to ensure that all new service agreements and proposals fit the agreed roadmap within the partnership.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oRelevant educated to BA level or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level
• oSpecialist management qualification or equivalent experience
• oEvidence of continuing personal development
• oExperience of working in a management role within the NHS, Local Authority or equivalent
• oExperience of working in a complex, multi-agency environment and across organisational boundaries oAbility to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations at speed
• oExperience of passing on and influencing others successfully in improvement methodologies and ideas
• oA proven track record and demonstrated ability of working collaboratively with a variety of organisational levels to deliver outcomes for clients
• oSignificant experience managing excellent customer service in discipline/field/area of work
• oSignificant experience in supporting an organisation toward serving its clients' needs including maintaining effective customer relations and managing customer's satisfaction
• oSignificant experience of influencing key stakeholders and customers as able to demonstrate impact and proactive customer relationship building, delivering customer satisfaction, with the ability to respect, influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services whilst achieving professional and personal credibility
• oExcellent communication skills both orally and in writing, with an ability to prepare written documents and complex proposals that are clear and easily understood
• oAbility to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner
• oHighly effective leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead, manage, develop, influence and inspire a team, by emanating the ICB vision and mission
• oAbility to identify and manage complex, interrelated risks
• oAbility to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner
• oExcellent presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior staff and external professional bodies
• oTo operate with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, passion and dedication to deliver timely standards with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• oSignificant experience of collating and interpreting highly complex data for presentation
• oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• oAbility to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• oMotivated and dynamic ability to generate ideas and put them into practice
• oAdvanced keyboard skills
• oAbility to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the role
• oAble to question and challenge existing practices and working methods in order to create innovative workable solutions
• oCar driver and current driving licence essential or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act)

Desirable

• oMembership of a relevant professional body
• oExperience of managing staff in a creative environment
• oExperience of programme, project and change management

Person Specification Education Essential oRelevant educated to BA level or extensive knowledge, skills and experience to equivalent level oSpecialist management qualification or equivalent experience oEvidence of continuing personal development oExperience of working in a management role within the NHS, Local Authority or equivalent oExperience of working in a complex, multi-agency environment and across organisational boundaries oAbility to analyse, interpret and compare complex facts, opinions and situations at speed oExperience of passing on and influencing others successfully in improvement methodologies and ideas oA proven track record and demonstrated ability of working collaboratively with a variety of organisational levels to deliver outcomes for clients oSignificant experience managing excellent customer service in discipline/field/area of work oSignificant experience in supporting an organisation toward serving its clients' needs including maintaining effective customer relations and managing customer's satisfaction oSignificant experience of influencing key stakeholders and customers as able to demonstrate impact and proactive customer relationship building, delivering customer satisfaction, with the ability to respect, influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services whilst achieving professional and personal credibility oExcellent communication skills both orally and in writing, with an ability to prepare written documents and complex proposals that are clear and easily understood oAbility to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner oHighly effective leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead, manage, develop, influence and inspire a team, by emanating the ICB vision and mission oAbility to identify and manage complex, interrelated risks oAbility to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner oExcellent presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior staff and external professional bodies oTo operate with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, passion and dedication to deliver timely standards with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy oSignificant experience of collating and interpreting highly complex data for presentation oAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines oAbility to work on own initiative with minimum supervision oMotivated and dynamic ability to generate ideas and put them into practice oAdvanced keyboard skills oAbility to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the role oAble to question and challenge existing practices and working methods in order to create innovative workable solutions oCar driver and current driving licence essential or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act) Desirable oMembership of a relevant professional body oExperience of managing staff in a creative environment oExperience of programme, project and change management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Welwyn Garden City

Welyn Garden City

AL7 1BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Welwyn Garden City

Welyn Garden City

AL7 1BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The All Age Continuing Care Administrator provides key administrative support to the All Age Continuing Care team, working under the direction of the Administrative Manager. The role helps coordinate processes for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Children and Young People's Continuing Care (CYPCC), ensuring timely and wellorganised support for the service.Responsibilities include managing referrals and case records, preparingdocumentation, supporting meetings and maintaining clear communication with families/advocates, system partners and care providers. The postholder ensures accurate data management and compliance with information governance requirements, contributing to efficient service delivery and a positive experience forstakeholders.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant (Band 4) provides essential administrative and operational support to the delivery of programmes and services within the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Working under the management of a Senior Assistant, Officer, or Manager, the postholder ensures that day-to-day activities are carried out accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard and in line with organisational policies and procedures.This role supports the smooth running of services by undertaking a range of administrative, coordination, and data-related tasks, contributing to effective team performance and service delivery. Some tasks may be non-routine.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

Are you an experienced health professional with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND?

We are looking to recruit an innovative Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) to work across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The role will provide strategic leadership and system-wide influence for health across the SEND landscape of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough within Central East ICB.

You will champion the needs, experiences and outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that health is visible, influential and accountable across the system. The role will be a key in leading health contributions to SEND transformation and the implementation of national SEND reforms.

We are looking for an experienced clinician who has the passion and commitment to improve outcomes for children and young people. You will be skilled in developing effective relationships with partners, and strive to reduce inequality for children and young people with SEND needs.

Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 16th September 2026

Main duties of the job

The Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) for SEND will provide strategic leadership and system-wide influence for health across the SEND landscape of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough within Central East ICB.

The DCO will provide strategic leadership and system wide influence to support NHS Central East ICB in complying with their statutory responsibilities.

The post holder will champion the needs, experiences and outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities through a health lens, ensuring health is a visible, influential and accountable partner across the system.

The DCO will lead and coordinate health contributions to SEND transformation, implementation of National SEND Reforms, preparation for Schools and Wellbeing reforms, and development of inclusive, needs-led support pathways that reduce reliance on statutory processes and promote early intervention, prevention and integrated support.

The role will maintain a strong presence across SEND partnership boards, strategic groups, working groups and sub-groups and ensure effective communication and escalation between operational delivery and senior leadership of strategic partnership.

The Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) will be an integral part of Central East ICB , with joint reporting arrangements to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.

If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-CCYP-8226306

Job locations

The Meadows

Units 7 & 8

St Ives

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The DCO will:

Be a strategic lead, to ensure that the ICB is meeting its statutory duties for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-25 years. They will provide assurance and scrutiny, as well as driving improvement.

Ensure the health systems compliance with the legislation and spirit of the SEND Code of Practice, leading to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Lead the coordination of the ICB and health providers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in relation to children and young people with SEND, working in partnership with education, social care services and the voluntary and community sector.

Support health providers to co-produce service direction, improvements and the values on which they are based, with users of the services.

Promote a culture that embraces equality and strives continuously to reduce inequality in both access and outcomes for all residents in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Undertake work to identify needs of children and young people with SEND and their families, to inform joint commissioning.

Act as an expert resource for families and professionals, in relation to health services for children and young people with SEND.

Organisational ArrangementsAccountable To: Deputy Director of Safeguarding & SEND NHS Central East ICBReports To: Joint reporting arrangements EEC & Central East ICBResponsible For: CYPS Director, EEC & AD of Safeguarding and SEND, Central East ICB

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesPlanning and PerformancePresent complex information on all aspects of function practice in a clear and audience-appropriate manner, to senior leaders and board level groups.

Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against the improvement strategies.

Report progress and assurance against the strategy through personal representation at senior leadership forums and by written reports to appropriate boards.

Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.

Strategic Oversight of Health Services for Children and Young People with SEND

Have oversight across all health professionals delivering healthcare to individual disabled children, young people and those with special educational needs. Including a focus on:

Processes for identification of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, particularly pre-school children.

The process for securing health assessment and key principles for health advice in Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans.

Oversight and assurance of health provision specified in EHC Plans including the commissioning of provision in the health sections of the EHC Plans.

Oversight and coordination of all health services are reflected in the Local Offer and that health providers are cooperating with the local authority in its development/review.

Contributing to the Complex Needs Panel and any other panel as directed by the ICB.

Training and upskilling of health providers to improve EHC Plans and compliance with SEND reforms.

Ensure that best practice is developed and delivered at organisational and departmental levels.

Challenge ways of working and influence other senior leaders to realign their practice where necessary.

Develop transition to adulthood pathways, across the health system.

Lead the identification and prioritisation of vulnerable groups across the health system, including availability and quality of provision.

Support the local area approach to personal budgets and personal health budgets, working closely with the ICB

Support local system and health providers, in preparation for CQC and Ofsted Inspections related to SEND.

Ensure system wide representation in SEND internal reviews and provide ICB leadership for local area SEND inspections.

Provide leadership, coordination and clinical oversight relating to SEND mediation and Tribunal cases involving health, ensuring compliance with Tribunal orders and supporting ICB responses to recommendations.

Audit, Monitoring, Research and Record Keeping

Ensure that ICB policies, procedures and standards in relation to children and young people with SEND are safe, evidence-based maintained and updated.

Determine the need for and formulate new policies, as and when required.

Ensure that there are robust ICB procedures that reflect national and local standards, within all local health providers.

Contribute directly to the review and updating partner agencies' procedures/guidelines and develop appropriate inter-agency protocols and evidence-based practice guidance to support the procedures.

Ensure all processes and systems take account of safeguarding standards.

Lead monitoring and assurance of the timeliness, quality and sufficiency of health advice provided for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plans.

Establish and oversee a system-wide quality assurance framework for SEND health advice and health contributions to Education, Health and Care Plans.

Communication

Work with children, young people and their families as equals, to ensure that coproduction is embedded in the local area.

Engage and liaise with all childrens health service providers relevant to the local area, to enable implementation of statutory requirements for SEND.

Develop productive and effective relationships with senior leaders in each local authority to identify and enact opportunities for strengthened integration and joint commissioning, sensitive to local needs.

Develop effective working relationships with community groups and voluntary and community sector providers within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and, where appropriate, across the ICB in support of strengthening outcomes for children and young people.

Nurture key relationships and develop and sustain networks including, where necessary, systemwide, regional and national contacts.

People Management

Act as a clinical lead, with responsibility for ensuring your team members have appropriate line management, clinical supervision, work evaluation and staff development.

Motivate and develop staff within the team, to ensure that they can deliver the statutory responsibilities of Central East ICB.

Recruit as necessary and performance manage a team that delivers a range of tasks within a matrix structure in a busy and challenging environment.

Develop and implement strategies for achieving and improving team performance.

Use appraisals and development policies and procedures and ensure that appraisals and reviews of objectives are undertaken regularly.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC or NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Job description Job responsibilities The DCO will: Be a strategic lead, to ensure that the ICB is meeting its statutory duties for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-25 years. They will provide assurance and scrutiny, as well as driving improvement. Ensure the health systems compliance with the legislation and spirit of the SEND Code of Practice, leading to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Lead the coordination of the ICB and health providers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in relation to children and young people with SEND, working in partnership with education, social care services and the voluntary and community sector. Support health providers to co-produce service direction, improvements and the values on which they are based, with users of the services. Promote a culture that embraces equality and strives continuously to reduce inequality in both access and outcomes for all residents in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Undertake work to identify needs of children and young people with SEND and their families, to inform joint commissioning. Act as an expert resource for families and professionals, in relation to health services for children and young people with SEND. Organisational ArrangementsAccountable To: Deputy Director of Safeguarding & SEND NHS Central East ICBReports To: Joint reporting arrangements EEC & Central East ICBResponsible For: CYPS Director, EEC & AD of Safeguarding and SEND, Central East ICB Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesPlanning and PerformancePresent complex information on all aspects of function practice in a clear and audience-appropriate manner, to senior leaders and board level groups. Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against the improvement strategies. Report progress and assurance against the strategy through personal representation at senior leadership forums and by written reports to appropriate boards. Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment. Strategic Oversight of Health Services for Children and Young People with SEND Have oversight across all health professionals delivering healthcare to individual disabled children, young people and those with special educational needs. Including a focus on: Processes for identification of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, particularly pre-school children. The process for securing health assessment and key principles for health advice in Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans. Oversight and assurance of health provision specified in EHC Plans including the commissioning of provision in the health sections of the EHC Plans. Oversight and coordination of all health services are reflected in the Local Offer and that health providers are cooperating with the local authority in its development/review. Contributing to the Complex Needs Panel and any other panel as directed by the ICB. Training and upskilling of health providers to improve EHC Plans and compliance with SEND reforms. Ensure that best practice is developed and delivered at organisational and departmental levels. Challenge ways of working and influence other senior leaders to realign their practice where necessary. Develop transition to adulthood pathways, across the health system. Lead the identification and prioritisation of vulnerable groups across the health system, including availability and quality of provision. Support the local area approach to personal budgets and personal health budgets, working closely with the ICB Support local system and health providers, in preparation for CQC and Ofsted Inspections related to SEND. Ensure system wide representation in SEND internal reviews and provide ICB leadership for local area SEND inspections. Provide leadership, coordination and clinical oversight relating to SEND mediation and Tribunal cases involving health, ensuring compliance with Tribunal orders and supporting ICB responses to recommendations. Audit, Monitoring, Research and Record Keeping Ensure that ICB policies, procedures and standards in relation to children and young people with SEND are safe, evidence-based maintained and updated. Determine the need for and formulate new policies, as and when required. Ensure that there are robust ICB procedures that reflect national and local standards, within all local health providers. Contribute directly to the review and updating partner agencies' procedures/guidelines and develop appropriate inter-agency protocols and evidence-based practice guidance to support the procedures. Ensure all processes and systems take account of safeguarding standards. Lead monitoring and assurance of the timeliness, quality and sufficiency of health advice provided for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plans. Establish and oversee a system-wide quality assurance framework for SEND health advice and health contributions to Education, Health and Care Plans. Communication Work with children, young people and their families as equals, to ensure that coproduction is embedded in the local area. Engage and liaise with all childrens health service providers relevant to the local area, to enable implementation of statutory requirements for SEND. Develop productive and effective relationships with senior leaders in each local authority to identify and enact opportunities for strengthened integration and joint commissioning, sensitive to local needs. Develop effective working relationships with community groups and voluntary and community sector providers within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and, where appropriate, across the ICB in support of strengthening outcomes for children and young people. Nurture key relationships and develop and sustain networks including, where necessary, systemwide, regional and national contacts. People Management Act as a clinical lead, with responsibility for ensuring your team members have appropriate line management, clinical supervision, work evaluation and staff development. Motivate and develop staff within the team, to ensure that they can deliver the statutory responsibilities of Central East ICB. Recruit as necessary and performance manage a team that delivers a range of tasks within a matrix structure in a busy and challenging environment. Develop and implement strategies for achieving and improving team performance. Use appraisals and development policies and procedures and ensure that appraisals and reviews of objectives are undertaken regularly. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal. Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC or NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• NHS experience children's complex needs
• Substantial specialist knowledge of ICB statutory responsibilities in relation to children, safeguarding and the ICB and Local Authority structures and processes
• Knowledge and understanding of Children and Families Act (2014), and the SEND Code of Practice 0 to 25 years (2015).
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners, including children, young people and their parents and carers.
• Demonstrate the full range of leadership qualities, skills and behaviours.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1 NMC) and/or registered Specialist Public Health Nurse (Part 3 NMC) who has completed a specific programme with a child and family focus.
• Or Registered paediatric AHP with HCPC
• Educated to Masters level or appropriate equivalent or commitment to working towards it. Wide clinical experience working in an acute or community setting.

Desirable

• Teaching or mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a community setting
• Recent significant leadership experience at a management level in NHS/Local Authority or relevant environment with proven track record of using professional knowledge to bring about change.
• Experience of establishing effective operational and strategic working links with colleagues from the system including ICB, Local Authorities, the VCS, CYPS and parents/carers..

Desirable

• NHS Experience/ Social Services Department/ Local Government

Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential NHS experience children's complex needs Substantial specialist knowledge of ICB statutory responsibilities in relation to children, safeguarding and the ICB and Local Authority structures and processes Knowledge and understanding of Children and Families Act (2014), and the SEND Code of Practice 0 to 25 years (2015). Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners, including children, young people and their parents and carers. Demonstrate the full range of leadership qualities, skills and behaviours. Qualifications & Training Essential Registered Nurse (Part 1 NMC) and/or registered Specialist Public Health Nurse (Part 3 NMC) who has completed a specific programme with a child and family focus. Or Registered paediatric AHP with HCPC Educated to Masters level or appropriate equivalent or commitment to working towards it. Wide clinical experience working in an acute or community setting. Desirable Teaching or mentoring qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a community setting Recent significant leadership experience at a management level in NHS/Local Authority or relevant environment with proven track record of using professional knowledge to bring about change. Experience of establishing effective operational and strategic working links with colleagues from the system including ICB, Local Authorities, the VCS, CYPS and parents/carers.. Desirable NHS Experience/ Social Services Department/ Local Government

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Meadows

Units 7 & 8

St Ives

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Meadows

Units 7 & 8

St Ives

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Data Security & IG Officer is responsible for supporting the organisation to ensure that patient and organisational data is handled securely and lawfully, in line with NHS England requirements and statutory frameworks.

The postholder will deliver training and assist with audits and risk assessments to promote a culture of accountability and data security across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The role supports the effective delivery of services and programmes within the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Working under the management of the IG Senior Manager, the postholder is responsible foridentifyinghow their activities, tasks and responsibilities are delivered to time, quality, and performance standards.

This role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations, managing small projects or workstreams, and contributing to improvement work that enhances quality, efficiency, and patient experience that may be beyond own area of work. The purpose includes:

1. To manage and coordinate the daily delivery of specific work areas, projects, or service functions within organisational procedures and standards.

2. To provide operational and administrative support to senior colleagues in implementing ICB and system priorities.

3. To supervise and support staff, ensuring that work is well organised, communicated, and delivered effectively.

4. To use data, evidence, and feedback to inform decisions and continuous improvement, devising mechanisms for collecting, reporting and analysing available data.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Senior Assistant (Band 5) provides vital operational and administrative support to the delivery of services and programmes within the Integrated Care Board (ICB).Working under the direction of an Officer, Manager, or Head of Service, the postholder ensures that work is delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with organisational priorities.The role combines strong organisational, communication and analytical skills to support the smooth running of day-to-day operations and projects across the ICB.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description and person specification for the Band 5 role of Senior Assistant within the All Age Continuing Care Team.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Care Records Architecture Lead provides strategic technical leadership for managed care records, acting as a senior subject matter expert in systems architecture, interoperability, integration strategy and future-state design across Central East.

The role shapes and influences technical direction, defining architectural standards aligned to national guidance and advising on data sharing, connectivity, interoperability and system alignment across health, social care, VCFSE, pharmacy and neighbouring ICSs.

Bringing deep expertise in solution design, clinical data models and stakeholder engagement, the post holder ensures managed care records are secure, scalable and interoperable. Working strategically, the role identifies opportunities for optimisation and innovation, provides authoritative advice to senior leaders, and ensures alignment with national standards, emerging technologies and the NHS long-term digital strategy.

Main duties of the job

The Care Records Architecture Lead plays a key technical and architectural role within Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), taking responsibility for the design and delivery of solution architectures for managed care records within their area of work. This role is responsible for the technical design and coordination of interoperability activities within a defined area, ensuring that architecture, quality, and improvement objectives are achieved, considering options for technical solutions to deliver on requirements and any adjustments to designs that may be needed.

Communicating with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring that complex information is communicated in a way that is understood, and ensuring tact and diplomacy where this may be contentious. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder provides professional and supportive leadership, subject matter expertise enabling technical delivery, and contributes to service improvement and transformation.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Engagement Manager will coordinate and deliver engagement activities that support the ICB's strategic priorities. The postholder will manage projects that involve patients, carers, and communities in shaping services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. They will design and facilitate workshops, surveys, and consultations, working closely with internal teams and external partners to gather meaningful insights. This role requires strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. The Engagement Manager will play a key role in ensuring that engagement activity is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with the ICB's ambition to deliver person-centred care and system transformation.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder provides professional and supportive leadership, ensures operational delivery, and contributes to service improvement and transformation.

The responsibilities include:

• Operational Management: Management of a defined service or programme area, ensuring that agreed objectives, standards, and outcomes are achieved.
• Performance and Delivery: Produce regular reports, updates, and briefings to support assurance and decision-making by senior colleagues, including the analysis of complex data that may come from several sources.
• Quality and Improvement: Champion a culture of quality and improvement. Use data, evidence, and feedback to drive enhancements in quality, safety, and experience and shape actions and plans to adapt to stakeholder requirements.
• Team Leadership and Development: Provide line management for staff within your area, ensuring clarity of roles, effective communication, and opportunities for development.
• Resource and Budget Awareness: Effectively manage resources within delegated limits.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clinical teams, and system partners.
• Governance and Accountability: Ensure services operate in line with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Associate Director of Commercial and Business Development is a senior strategic leadership role within HBL ICT Shared Services, responsible for developing and delivering the organisation's commercial growth strategy, business development programme and partnership engagement model.

The post holder will identify and secure new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, oversee commercial negotiations and contractual arrangements, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of HBL ICT.

Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role will contribute to organisational strategy, service transformation and digital innovation across partner organisations.

The post holder will provide expert commercial leadership, influence system-wide digital strategies, and lead initiatives that improve organisational performance, generate income and deliver measurable benefits for patients, partners and the wider health economy.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Director of Commercial and Business Development will lead the development and delivery of HBL ICT Shared Services commercial and business growth strategy. The post holder will identify, evaluate and implement new commercial opportunities and be accountable for the development of strategic partnerships

Operating within an ITIL framework, you will be delivering enterprise-wide solutions across a customer base of circa 10,000 across various NHS organisations within the HBL partnership.

The post holder will be a highly qualified, experienced leader and will have full corporate responsibility and accountability to enhance the service's income generation and support the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation while ensuring alignment with NHS values, governance requirements and patient care objectives.

The role provides expert commercial advice to the Managing Director and senior stakeholders and contributes to the achievement of HBL ICT's strategic objectives.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Information & Cyber Security Officer is responsible for supporting the organisation to ensure that patient and organisational data is handled securely and lawfully, in line with NHS England requirements and statutory frameworks.

The postholder will deliver training and assist with audits and risk assessments to promote a culture of accountability and data security across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The officersupports the effective delivery of services and programmes within the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Working under the management of the IG Senior Manager, the postholder is responsible foridentifyinghow their activities, tasks and responsibilities are delivered to time, quality, and performance standards.

This role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations, managing small projects or workstreams, and contributing to improvement work that enhances quality, efficiency, and patient experience that may be beyond own area of work. The purpose includes:

1. To manage and coordinate the daily delivery of specific work areas, projects, or service functions within organisational procedures and standards.

2. To provide operational and administrative support to senior colleagues in implementing ICB and system priorities.

3. To supervise and support staff, ensuring that work is well organised, communicated, and delivered effectively.

4. To use data, evidence, and feedback to inform decisions and continuous improvement, devising mechanisms for collecting, reporting and analysing available data.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Associate Director Strategy Development (8D) is a standalone senior role producing recommendations for the future strategy, plans and commissioning priorities of the ICB. The role will look into the future, horizon scan and consider how the ICB may need to configure and commission services in significantly different and innovative ways to meet the changing needs of the population. This role can be thought of a working with colleagues across the ICB to create the pre-pipeline for both Major projects and the ICB's ten-year planning cycle. This role will work closely with the Health Economics and Evaluation Team across Pods 1-4, testing and synthesising outputs from this work for possible inclusion in future ICB strategy and plans.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development of the 5-year commissioning plan and implementation framework including the identification of long-term commissioning intentions.

Develop responses to implement national strategy and assurance processes

Ensure Strategy alignment across the organisation including the alignment of neighbourhood plans into long term strategy

Leading organisational strategy including embedding and engaging with stakeholders

Horizon scan to identify and scope evidence-based periodisation of interventions including testing the use of technology and new models of care.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Associate Director for Strategic Planning (8D) is specifically responsible for developing the ICB's strategy for the next ten years, aligned to the NHS Ten Year Plan, and converting that into credible plans for delivery. This role includes accountability for the development of the ICB's commissioning plan, operational plans, and the annual planning cycle. The role will ensure that priorities determined in the strategy are clearly articulated in ICB plans and communicated to providers and wider stakeholders. The role will coordinate inputs from ICB colleagues in finance, commissioning, contracting, place and workforce development teams to ensure both the technical and narrative planning requirements are met.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Director Strategic Planning provides senior leadership and operational assurance to the Deputy Director, contributing to a cohesive, high-performing system that delivers on immediate priorities while building the foundations for long-term improvement and integration across health and care.oLead the co-ordination & development of the annual commissioning intentionsoLead the annual planning cycle, including the co-ordination of the national technical returns and organisational/system delivery plansoLead the development & delivery of the ICBs annual operating plan, using population health intelligence to ensure the plan reflects both the long- & short-term objectives of the organisation.oLead on the development of long-term capacity & demand modelling to support sustainable service deliveryoEnsure that national planning policies are reviewed and localised, linked to the PHM framework and agreed ICB priorities.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Associate Clinical Director ensures excellent clinical and professional standards of registrant staff employed directly by the ICB and also ensures appropriate networking and contracting with providers and NHSE.

They will work across all registrant professions

Main duties of the job

The Associate Clinical Director plays a pivotal leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), ensuring the effective delivery of the organisation's plans and priorities. Working closely together with other clinical Directors, the Associate Clinical Director provides strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of programmes, ensuring that system ambitions are translated into tangible improvements in care, outcomes, and experience for local populations. They act as a key interface between strategic planning and operational delivery, ensuring that the ICB's vision and objectives are fully embedded across teams, partners, and programmes.

A core part of the Associate Clinical Director's role is to drive delivery of the ICB plan, ensuring alignment with national policy, local strategies, and partner priorities. This includes overseeing progress against the ICB's core "must-do" requirements while maintaining a sharp focus on longer-term transformation and system development. The Associate Clinical Director ensures that delivery is underpinned by robust governance

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality improvement lead to play an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the CE ICB to deliver the organisation's strategic and operational priorities. This is a senior post with responsibility in driving forward and delivering quality improvement within defined priority programmes and project areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership and matrix working, alongside the ability to expertly contribute to system improvement.

The role also requires the successful postholder to work as part of a team and competently lead, teach and train staff in the tools, methods, measures, and techniques of quality improvement and contribute to shifts in delivering a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by curiousty, learning and celebrating best practice.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality improvement lead to play an important leadership role within the Integrated Care Board (ICB), supporting the CE ICB to deliver the organisation's strategic and operational priorities. This is a senior post with responsibility in driving forward and delivering quality improvement within defined priority programmes and project areas, requiring strong operational delivery skills, effective partnership and matrix working, alongside the ability to expertly contribute to system improvement.

The role also requires the successful postholder to work as part of a team and competently lead, teach and train staff in the tools, methods, measures, and techniques of quality improvement and contribute to shifts in delivering a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by curiousty, learning and celebrating best practice.

About us

We are Central East ICB, the new organisation entrusted with serving more than 3.5 million people across Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and Hertfordshire.

We are responsible for making sure that the NHS can continue to support our community - now, and in the future. Everything we do will be guided by our core purpose: to do what best serves the population of this area.

We promise to focus on what makes the biggest difference to people's lives - acting earlier to help prevent illness and detect disease and making it easier for our community to get the health care they need, closer to home, whenever that's possible.

If you need support with the application process, please contact our People Team [email protected].

Read about our priorities in our strategy document, Our Way.

Job summary

CHC Senior Assessor is a highly experienced practitioner who provides advanced clinical expertise and leadership across the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) pathway.

The postholder takes responsibility for completing and overseeing complex CHC assessments, ensuring that eligibility recommendations are clinically robust, person-centred, and fully aligned to the National Framework. This role goes beyond frontline assessment.

The Senior Assessor supports practitioners, offers specialist guidance on difficult or ambiguous cases, and contributes to quality assurance across the service. They play a key part in strengthening documentation standards, improving clinical rationale within Decision Support Tools, and promoting consistent, defensible decision-making.

The postholder works closely with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities, providers, and system partners to ensure joined-up assessments and clear communication with individuals and families. They help navigate clinical, legal, and emotional complexity, supporting fair outcomes and maintaining confidence in the CHC process. As a senior clinician within the service, the Senior Assessor also contributes to training, capability building, and continuous improvement. They identify gaps in practice, support reflective learning, and help embed a high-quality, learning-focused culture across the CHC team.

Main duties of the job

oUndertake complex CHC assessments, completing high-quality Decision Support Tools, rationales, and recommendations in line with the National Framework.oProvide senior clinical advice and guidance to CHC practitioners on challenging or ambiguous cases.oQuality-assure assessment documentation, evidence gathering, and rationale writing to support defensible and consistent eligibility decisions.oSupport and contribute to CHC panels, MDT meetings, and case discussions, offering expert clinical input.oAct as a point of escalation for practitioners seeking support with clinical reasoning, risk issues, or complex presentations.oMentor and coach less experienced staff, helping build capability and confidence across the CHC team.oIdentify practice variation or quality concerns and contribute to targeted improvement activity.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Job summary

The Senior People Business Partner will provide both strategic and operational people leadership across designated directorates within the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Acting as a trusted advisor to Directors and Senior Managers, the postholder will deliver expert guidance on employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, and policy implementation. This role is pivotal in ensuring fair, timely, and legally compliant outcomes that protect patient care and uphold the organisation's reputation, while driving a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

Interviews for this role are planned for 22nd September 2026 and will take place in person at Priory House, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ

Main duties of the job

Working in partnership with senior leaders, trade unions, and staff representatives, the Senior People Business Partner will translate ICB people priorities into actionable workforce plans that align with service objectives, financial constraints, and safe staffing requirements. They will lead on the development and implementation of workforce policies, performance management frameworks, and equality impact assessments, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organisation. Through data-driven insights, the postholder will identify workforce trends and hotspots, designing targeted interventions to improve organisational performance and staff experience.

This role requires a proactive and influential leader who can champion modernisation and best practice people management. The Senior people Business Partner will lead key change programmes, build managerial capability through coaching and development, and foster an inclusive and supportive working environment. By embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion principles and promoting restorative approaches, the postholder will help position the ICB as an employer of choice, ensuring that people strategies enable the delivery of high-quality patient care and organisational objectives.

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.