At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic neighbourhood health initiatives to improve community health outcomes.
- Company: Join NHS Birmingham, a collaborative organisation dedicated to health equity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on reducing health inequalities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of neighbourhood health and impact millions in your community.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in health care strategy.
The predicted salary is between 55355 - 64800 £ per year.
Role Overview
Do you have the strategic leadership skills to shape and deliver neighbourhood health at scale? This is a rare opportunity to join NHS Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Cluster ICB as Associate Director Neighbourhood Health. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Officer Care Integration, you will play a key role in delivering the NHS Long Term Plan, driving integrated, neighbourhood and place‑based care to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and maximise system resources. You will work with ICB colleagues, local authorities, providers, VCSE partners and citizens to lead our commissioning strategy for neighbourhood health. You will focus on advancing health equity, strengthening neighbourhood health, building partnerships and maintaining financial discipline and productivity.
As Associate Director Neighbourhood Health, you will lead the systemwide development of neighbourhood health, including the commissioning of community services, long‑term conditions management, and commissioning of care for those who are frail, palliative and at the end of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Defining, in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders, the neighbourhoods to be served.
- Ensuring neighbourhood health plans are developed that reflect Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategies.
- Ensuring that strategic neighbourhood health plans are designed to deliver agreed health and care outcomes, including those set out in Better Care Fund Plans.
- Ensuring that operational neighbourhood health plans are fit for purpose and support the delivery of strategic neighbourhood health plans.
- Ensuring a consistent approach to the development of the 6 components of neighbourhood health across the Cluster.
- Working with the Associate Director New Care Models to ensure neighbourhood health programmes are aligned to agreed new care models.
- Developing a programme for the roll‑out of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams across the Cluster.
- Working with the Deputy Chief Officer Population Health Improvement to enable neighbourhood health programmes to be supported by appropriate population analytics and population health management tools.
Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care System bring together the NHS, councils and voluntary sector to serve 2.7 million people. Our vision is to be the healthiest place to live and work, improving life chances and reducing inequalities.
Associate Director - Neighbourhood Health in Wolverhampton employer: Black Country Integrated Care Board
NHS Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Cluster ICB is an exceptional employer that prioritises health equity and community well-being. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful neighbourhood health initiatives while working alongside dedicated professionals in a vibrant and diverse region. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of 2.7 million people, where your strategic leadership can truly shape the future of healthcare.
Contact Details:
Black Country Integrated Care Board Recruitment Team
