NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking an exceptional leader to join the organisation as Chair. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to help shape the future of health and care services for the 1.2 million people in the county.

 

Devon is a system with many examples of excellent care across primary, community, secondary, mental health, and the care sector, and a proud track record of some of the most established integrated working in the country.

 

As we mature as an integrated care system (ICS) and ICB, we must transform ourselves to build on these successes and rise to the challenges that we face now and make ourselves ready for the ones that lie ahead.

 

To lead us into this new phase, we require an exceptional Chair with strong, strategic leadership skills and the experience of stewardship of significant public funds, good governance and delivering impactful outcomes.

 

With an annual budget of £2.3 billion, NHS Devon is responsible for commissioning high-quality and innovative health and care services that meet the needs of the local population within the available resources.

 

The Chair will lead NHS Devon’s Board, which brings together leaders from across the health and care system. Appointment will be approved by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

 

The role comes with considerable challenge. Devon is under the highest tier of oversight and scrutiny by NHS England (segment 4 of the NHS oversight framework).

 

The causes of this are longstanding issues and, while we are beginning to see encouraging signs of turnaround, they remain critical priorities to be addressed without losing sight of our need to go further on prevention, improving population health, and tackling inequalities.

 

NHS Devon is proud to be a key member of One Devon (the integrated care system) which brings together the local NHS, councils and voluntary sectors to better serve local communities.

 

The Chair will play a vital role in building and maintaining excellent relationships with a range of key partners. They will drive our strategic vision through partnerships and ensure a focus on putting the patient and service user first and making the best use of our collective resources.

 

We serve a diverse population, with complex health and care needs, comprising both rural and urban areas, extremes of affluence and deprivation, as well as significant health inequalities.

 

Working with our partners, we have agreed an ambitious vision of equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy, and healthy lives.

 

This vision is the golden thread through our Integrated Care Strategy and Joint Forward Plan, which set out how we will deliver joined-up, preventative health, care and support services to all.

 

We have a strong commitment from all our partners to make our vision a reality and to make a real difference to our residents and communities, by working together.

 

As Chair, you will play a key role in working with colleagues, partners and communities to drive these ambitious plans.

 

This is a significant, high-profile role and you will need to share our belief that NHS Devon should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

 

This role is competitively remunerated between £60,000 – £70,000 per annum, depending on experience. On average the role will require a minimum of 2.5-3 days per week.

 

Appointments will be made on merit after a fair and open process so that the best people, from the widest possible pool of candidates, are appointed.

 

All members of the board will be required to comply with the Nolan Principles of Public Life and meet the NHS Fit and Proper Persons requirements.

 

Further details including the job description and person specification can be found in the Chair Candidate Pack at the following link: Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk) The closing date for the role is 5pm on 8th October 2024.

 

Making an application

 

In the first instance you are invited to contact Elizabeth O’Mahony (South West Regional Director) or Graham Clarke (Senior Independent Director) if you wish to discuss the role.

 

Contact details are:

• Contact: Sonia Lowe, Executive Assistant
• Email: lowe1@nhs.net

 

If you wish to be considered for this role please provide:

• a CV that includes your address and preferred contact details, highlighting and explaining any gaps in your employment history

 

• a supporting statement that highlights your skills and experience and allows insights on your values and motivations for applying for the role. You should outline your personal responsibility and achievement within previous roles that demonstrates you have the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver this role, as outlined in the person specification (max 2,000 words)

 

• the names, positions, organisations and contact details for three referees. Your referees should be individuals in a line management capacity (or senior stakeholders), and cover your most recent roles and employer, any regulated health or social care activity or where roles involved children or vulnerable adults.  Your references may be taken prior to interview and may be shared with the selection panel.

 

• a completed self-declaration form confirming that you do not meet any of the criteria that would disqualify you from appointment.

 

• tell us about any dates when you will not be available for the selection process.

 

Please provide your information to sonia.lowe1@nhs.net by 5pm on 8^th October.