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    This generic job description is for a Band 8b role responsible for managing a department or directorate. The role involves [1] defining and improving business processes, [2] directly managing staff and resources, and [3] developing policy. Key responsibilities include planning projects, communicating with internal/external stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has a master's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience planning and delivering programs on time and within budget.

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    This generic job description is for a Band 8b role responsible for managing a department or directorate. The role involves [1] defining and improving business processes, [2] directly managing staff and resources, and [3] developing policy. Key responsibilities include planning projects, communicating with internal/external stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has a master's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and experience planning and delivering programs on time and within budget.

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    Generic Job Description Band 8b FINAL

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    GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION BAND 8b

    Job Title:

    See role specification

    Band:

    8b

    Responsible to:

    Head of Department/Service/Director*

    Accountable to:

    Head of Service

    Responsible for:

    Location:

    Directly manages Department or Directorate,


    responsible for day to day work assigned to
    Department or Directorate.
    The post holder may be required to work at any
    establishment at any time throughout the duration of
    their contract, normally within the location of the
    organisation, or as set out under the terms of their
    contract.

    1.

    Job Summary

    The post is responsible for providing professional expertise to the outcome of


    the business processes for the Department or Directorate.

    The post holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions and
    advise colleagues as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of
    future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee
    their delivery.

    This job description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks,
    responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry
    out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

    The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing


    basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the
    Organisation.

    2.

    Key Working Relationships

    The post holder will be required to communicate and provide highly complex
    information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

    Present highly complex information about projects, initiatives and services to


    a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.

    Commit to working and engaging constructively with internal and external


    stakeholders on a range of contentious issues.

    Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally,


    including national networks.

    Support collaborative working across NWL organisations in London and


    between CCGs, NHS England and local healthcare providers.

    Assist with public relations and marketing activities.

    Assist with Freedom of Information requests, keep under review the


    framework and in accordance with the legislation.

    3.

    Functional Responsibilities
    3.1

    Operational

    Support procurement of scoping work on health services and resilience


    and translate outcomes into plans.

    As senior work stream lead working internally and externally to deliver


    projects, initiatives and services to time and in a cost effective way.

    To support the identification and sharing of best practice in employee


    engagement.

    To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.

    Support the portfolio of programmes in demonstrating value for money


    for the current spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed
    benefits.

    3.2

    Financial and Physical Resources

    Responsible for matching the available budget for each workstream to


    the appropriate staff resources and projects and for ensuring that the
    budget breaks even. Co-ordinate the budget, monitoring expenditure
    against target areas.

    Responsible for supporting the commissioning of projects and


    procurement of services to support project delivery.

    Provide financial reports to Directors and the Board as required.

    Provide advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings for directors
    and stakeholders.

    In depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple


    reports including financial returns.

    Act in a way that is compliant with Standing Orders and Standing


    Financial Instructions in the discharge of this responsibility.

    Constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use
    of these budgets and to ensure that they operate in recurrent financial
    balance year on year.

    3.3

    Staff Management

    Responsible for the day to day range of staff management matters,


    which will include responsibility for supporting appraisals, development
    of staff, recruitment and where necessary processes such as grievance
    and disciplinary matters.

    Responsible for an individuals development on the job and job


    performance management. Work in conjunction with line managers
    and other job managers to assess and manage confidential information
    about an individuals performance and capability development.

    3.4

    Information Management.

    Develop the acquisition, organisation, provision and use of knowledge


    and information.

    Highlight exceptions and risks ensuring mitigating action can be taken


    to keep the programme on track.

    Drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes,


    and providing progress reports for the Head of Department.

    Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead


    appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases and contribute
    to project products.

    Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and


    support decision making.

    3.5

    Research and Development

    Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering,


    analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information

    4.

    Deliver projects to comply with key performance indicators.

    Co-ordinating Research & Development initiatives, delegating as


    appropriate.

    Operational Responsibilities
    4.1

    Planning and Organisation:

    Ensure projects and initiatives are delivered on time, to quality


    standards and in a cost effective manner, adjusting plans as required.

    Determine the strategic planning of Department or Directorate projects,


    identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential
    impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in
    contingency and adjustments as necessary.

    Determine the development of performance and governance strategies


    and the development and implementation of improvement
    programmes, in accordance with organisation and Collaboration
    priorities.

    Determine short, medium and long term business plans, achieving


    quality outcomes.

    4.2

    Policy and Service Development:

    To carry responsibility for developing policy and procedure in the area


    the job holder is currently working on at a point in time, including
    briefings, commissioning, business or resources.

    Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and


    interpretation to policies, guidelines and service level agreements
    (SLAs) which may impact within Department or Directorate.

    Proposes changes to own project and making recommendations for


    other projects delivery.

    Person Specification
    Generic Band 8b
    Supporting Evidence
    In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your
    experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.
    Factors

    Description

    Knowledge,
    Training and
    Experience

    Educated to masters level or


    equivalent level of experience of
    working at a senior level in
    specialist area.
    Extensive knowledge of specialist
    areas, acquired through post
    graduate diploma or equivalent
    experience or training plus further
    specialist knowledge or experience
    to masters level equivalent
    Evidence of post qualifying and
    continuing professional
    development
    Must have an understanding of the
    background to and aims of current
    healthcare policy in London and
    appreciate the implications of this
    on engagement
    Should have an appreciation of the
    relationship between the NHS
    England and individual provider
    and commissioning organisations

    Essential

    Desirabl
    e

    Assessmen
    t

    A/C

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/C

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    Member of relevant professional


    body

    Communication
    Skills

    Developed communication skills


    for delivering key messages to a
    range of stakeholders both internal
    and external (including outside the
    NHS) to the organisation, some at
    very senior level.
    Good presentational skills for
    conveying complex concepts.
    Ability to use informed persuasion
    to influence others.

    Analytical

    Ability to identify risks, anticipate


    issues and create solutions and to
    resolve problems in relation to
    project or service delivery.

    Ability to understand a broad range


    of complex information quickly and
    making decisions where opinions
    differ/no obvious solution
    Planning Skills
    Evidence of planning and
    delivering programmes and
    projects and services on time.
    Management
    Abilities for financial and staff
    Skills
    management
    Physical Skills
    Working knowledge of Microsoft
    Office with intermediate keyboard
    skills.
    Autonomy
    Ability to work without supervision,
    providing specialist advice to the
    organisation, working to tight and
    often changing timescales
    Interpreting national policy for
    implementation
    Equality
    and Will consider the most effective
    Diversity
    way to promote equality of
    opportunity and good working
    relationships in employment and
    service delivery and has the ability
    to take actions which support and
    promote this agenda.
    Financial
    Physical
    Resources
    Other

    and Previously responsible for a


    budget, involved in budget setting
    and working knowledge of financial
    processes
    Team working skills
    Self-motivated
    Ability to move between details
    and the bigger picture.
    Demonstrates honesty and
    integrity and promotes
    organisational values.
    Embrace change, viewing it as an
    opportunity to learn and develop

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    A/I

    *Assessment will take place with reference to the following information


    A=Application form

    I=Interview

    T=Test

    C=Certificate

    Confidentiality and Data Protection Act


    You must at all times be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality of
    information gained by you during the course of your duties. This will in many cases
    include access to personal information relating to service users. You are bound by a
    duty of confidentiality and agree to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Employees in
    Respect of Confidentiality policy and the requirements of the Data Protection Act
    1998. Any breach of confidentiality may be regarded as misconduct and may be
    subject to disciplinary action.

    Safeguarding Children and Adults


    The CCG as an organisation and its employees are committed to safeguarding and
    promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and meeting our statutory
    obligations in line with Section 11 of the Children Act 2004.
    The CCG meets all statutory requirements in relation to Disclosure and Barring
    Service (DBS) checks and the process of pre-employment checks is managed
    through a robust centralised process. All employees are expected to know how to
    respond when there are concerns for the safety of a child, young person or
    vulnerable adult.
    The CCG will support you in this process by providing the relevant level of training
    and support. It is mandatory that all staff within the organisation completes
    Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults training at the appropriate level for
    their role. It is the responsibility of the organisation and every employee to ensure
    this training is completed.

    Health and Safety


    All staff are required to make positive efforts to maintain their own personal safety
    and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out requirements of the law
    whilst following recognised codes of practice and CCG policies on health and safety.

    Mandatory Training
    To ensure the maintenance of a safe working environment all staff have an individual
    responsibility to complete the relevant mandatory training modules provided by the
    CCG within a designated timeframe.

    Equality & Diversity


    The CCG is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those
    who access services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunity policies
    and procedures and promote equality and diversity.

    Smoking
    The CCG endorses the principle that whether people smoke or not is a matter of
    personal choice, but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on
    smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all the CCGs premises
    are smoke free.

    Terms and conditions of Employment


    This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order
    1975, meaning that any criminal conviction must be declared at the time of
    application. This includes details any cautions, reprimands, final warnings, as well as
    convictions obtained during the course of employment.

    Review of this Job Description


    This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. It will be
    amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation, in which case it will
    be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

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