Job summary
An opportunity to lead change and make a lasting impact on respiratory healthcare.
Respiratory health is a key priority across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull, and we are looking for an experienced and motivated Respiratory Programme Senior Manager to help drive forward an ambitious programme of improvement.
Joining our Medical Directorate at a time of significant system change, you will have the opportunity to shape and deliver new approaches to respiratory care, working with partners to improve access, reduce inequalities and achieve better outcomes for our communities.
This is a varied and influential role, leading work across tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI), respiratory and ENT hubs, diagnostic pathways and future investment in prevention.
Success will depend on your ability to bring people together, navigate complex challenges and turn ideas into practical, sustainable improvements. You will work closely with clinical and public health leaders, commissioners and providers, building relationships and securing collective commitment to delivery.
We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a determination to get things done, brings fresh perspectives and has the confidence, enthusiasm and resilience to make change happen.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help transform respiratory services across our system, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide senior strategic and operational leadership for the respiratory transformation programme across the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB Cluster.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and coordinate the TB/LTBI programme, including proposals for equitable access, standardised community pathways and opportunities to deliver appropriate care closer to home.
- Oversee evaluation of South Doc Services Respiratory and ENT Hubs, developing recommendations and business cases for sustainable provision where supported by evidence.
- Lead work to standardise spirometry pathways, including a diagnostics business case covering spirometry and FeNO.
- Develop proposals for Phase 2 respiratory prevention investment and appropriate harmonisation across the cluster.
- Manage complex projects from scoping and business case development through mobilisation, implementation and benefits realisation.
- Build effective partnerships with clinical, public health, commissioning and provider colleagues, securing shared ownership of delivery.
- Monitor outcomes, resources, risks and inequalities, providing clear assurance and recommendations to senior leaders.
- The role requires significant autonomy, sound judgement and a commitment to improving population health.
About us
Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector partners to support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the healthiest place to live and work by improving life chances and reducing inequalities.
As an employee, you will demonstrate our system values, champion inclusion and help address health inequalities so everyone can thrive. In return, the ICB offers a supportive, ambitious and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to develop and work with partners to deliver meaningful change.
The ICB is committed to a workforce that reflects the population of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone who meets the role criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
The ICB is a registered Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will shortlist suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria.
This vacancy is open only to employees of BBCS ICB. Successful internal applicants will remain employed by their current ICB and their work base will remain unchanged
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description and person specification attached
The Respiratory Programme Senior Manager role will provide senior strategic and operational leadership for the establishment, mobilisation and delivery of a coordinated respiratory transformation programme across the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull (BBCS) ICB cluster.
The postholder will lead a portfolio of complex, interdependent Respiratory related projects from scoping and business case through implementation, handover and benefits realisation, with a particular focus on reducing tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).
There are four key priority areas;
- Reducing tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), improving equitable access and reducing unwarranted variation, including those for whom there is no recourse to public funds (NRPF). This shall include scoping the LTBI service provision for Black Country, producing a proposal for a standardised LTBI community pathway and scoping the options to move secondary care treatment pathway (non complex) to primary care cluster wide.
- Lead and coordinate the evaluation of the South Doc Services (SDS) Respiratory and ENT Hubs, using the findings to develop evidence-based recommendations and, where supported by the evaluation, appropriate business cases and funding proposals for sustainable provision across the BBCS ICB cluster.
- Standardising the cluster pathway for spirometry, including production of a diagnostics business case which shall include spirometry/ fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) considerations to ensure alignment with integrated respiratory care for the BBCS cluster.
- Develop proposals for the BBCS ICB Prevention Phase 2 Respiratory investment and appropriate harmonisation across the cluster
These priority areas will be managed by working with clinical and public health leaders, commissioners, providers and communities to translate the agreed priorities into sustainable pathways, measurable population-health outcomes whilst ensuring effective use of existing resources.
The postholder will be required to exercise substantial autonomy within agreed governance, provide assurance to senior leaders and support delivery through influence across organisational boundaries.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Collaborative, accountable, resilient, inclusive and adaptable
- Sound judgement, integrity and commitment to improvement.
- Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new opportunities
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable senior-level experience in a relevant discipline
- Substantial programme/project management expertise.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent qualification
- Quality improvement training.
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to make independent recommendations within delegated authority, recognise limits and escalate material risks appropriately.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to present highly complex information, persuading boards and senior managers where required.
- Ability to interpreting highly complex data.
- Strong programme leadership, planning, analytical, negotiation and written/presentation skills
- Ability to influence senior clinicians and partners, manage conflicting priorities and translate strategy into sustainable delivery
- Confident digital and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to frequently concentrate with an unpredictable workload and interruptions
Desirable
- Experience designing evaluation frameworks and working with community on co-production.
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior-level experience of leading complex, multi-agency transformation programmes, including programme initiation, business case development, mobilisation, implementation, transition to business as usual and benefits realisation
- Experience of operating within NHS/ICS governance and commissioning frameworks
- Experience in strategic planning with ability to develop robust business cases within an area of health deprivation and associated health inequalities
- Understanding of risk and performance management, specifically within a partnership working arrangement.
- Ability to interpret complex data and guidance
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Respiratory portfolio and/or with Public Health.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to equitable access and outcomes, anti-discriminatory practice and meaningful engagement with underserved communities.
Mobility
Essential
- Ability to attend sites across the cluster as required, with reasonable adjustments.
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Integrated Care Board
Address
Black Country Integrated Care Board
Wolverhampton Civic Centre
St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Respiratory Programme Senior Manager in Wolverhampton employer: Black Country Integrated Care Board
The Black Country Integrated Care Board is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. Located in Birmingham, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development while making a meaningful impact on health outcomes in local communities. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, employees are empowered to lead initiatives that address health inequalities, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
Contact Details:
Black Country Integrated Care Board Recruitment Team
