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North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country. 

The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities.

With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the Nort East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers.

The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities.

Contact

Address
North of England Commissioning Support
John Snow House
Durham University Science Park
Durham
DH1 3YG

Find out more

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Ref: 134-7014662PM Vacancy ID: 7014662

Continuing Healthcare Deputy Director of Nursing (AACC)

Closed for applications on: 25-Feb-2025 00:00

Closed

Closed for applications on: 25-Feb-2025 00:00

Location

Pemberton House
Colima Avenue
Sunderland
SR5 3XB
Tyne and Wear

Contract type & working pattern

Fixed term: 10 months (Until 31st December 2025)
Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£88,168 - £101,677 per annum
Yearly

(Band 8d)

Specialty

Director

Are you passionate about health and social care and looking for a role that offers flexibility and growth? At North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, we value work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including hybrid working. Enjoy a supportive team environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. Apply now to make a difference in our community!

Flexible Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including part-time and job share. We encourage applicants to discuss their preferred working patterns during the interview process.

Hybrid Working: This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing you to split your time between our ICB offices and home. We aim to provide a supportive and adaptable working environment that meets the needs of our staff, service delivery and the patients within our Region.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and pension scheme
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive team environment
  • Enhanced work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Employee Benefits – Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as Lease Cars, Home Electronics, Cycle to Work

 

 

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Director of Nursing on a fixed term basis to 31st December 2025 to lead our All Age Continuing Care and Complex Care teams. At North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, we are committed to providing high-quality care and support to our community.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

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The post holder will lead the development of strategies and delivery plans which will enable the ICB to commission high quality, safe and effective services which meet the needs of the population of the ICB North Area. Working with the Director of Nursing they will lead and support delivery All Age Continuing Healthcare and Complex Care.

Working for our organisation

Our Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the largest in the country. 

The ICB is responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all of our communities. It has a wide range of functions, including; promoting integration of health and care services, improving peoples health and well-being, reducing health inequalities.

With a £6.6 billion budget and a workforce of 170,000 people across the North East and North Cumbria. As well as strategic functions, ICB staff also work at place level with local health and wellbeing boards in each of our 14 local authority areas. These teams also work alongside our 67 primary care networks which are groups of local GP practices, social care teams and other community- based area providers.

The ICB works with our Provider Collaborative too, this includes the 11 NHS Foundation Trusts in the region, to deliver our shared priorities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

•    Provide strategic leadership and direction for the All-Age Continuing Care and Complex Care service.
•    Ensure new policy and processes are successfully embedded.
•    Ensure the needs of our people and communities are met, in an equitable manner, in terms of access and choice.
•    Ensure compliance with national legislation, policy and frameworks.
•    Manage and lead the service, ensuring delivery to budget.
•    Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including patients, families, and partner organisations, including the Local Authorities.
•    Lead and support the development of an operating model to ensure commissioning is safe, effective and equitable.
•    Oversee service complaints, FOIs and MP enquiries, ensuring the ICB Complaints Policy and timeframes are adhered to.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Nursing qualification with current registration and revalidation with Nursing Midwifery Council
  • Educated to masters level supplemented by specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent, experience to masters
  • Evidence of continuous CPD
  • Training in leadership and management skills in an NHS setting
Desirable criteria
  • Specific training in improvement techniques or willingness to attend Specialist safeguarding supervision qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in working at a senior level within a Commissioning or Provider Quality, Safety/Safeguarding and Assurance environment
  • Significant experience in a senior clinical role
  • Experience of managing and implementing evidence based practice and the use of clinical audit and research
  • Experience of delivering significant change
  • Knowledge and experience of driving improvement for the safety of patients
  • Knowledge and experience of identifying, measuring and monitoring quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Richard Scott
Job title
Recruiting Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07824857635

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Northumbria House
Unit 7/8 Silverfox Way
Cobalt Business Park
NE27 0QJ
Telephone
0191 203 1415

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