ICC Development Lead

Nhs-1; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Development Lead (NHS AfC Band 7) to drive theIntegrated Care Community initiative across Morecambe Bay. The post is a permanent, full-time role based at Grange Health Centre with 37.5 hours per week.

You will lead multi-agency collaboration to deliver population health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and advance neighbourhood-based care as part of the NHS 10 Year Plan.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Managerial or clinical leadership within a health or social care setting.
• Project management of significant and multiple projects.
• Improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement.
• Able to demonstrate change management experience.
• Active patient and carer participation within development work.

Responsibilities

• Championing the development of the ICC so it fully reflects national priorities around population health, prevention, self-care, and the National Health Framework.
• Building effective cross-ICC collaboration and robust infrastructure across the Morecambe Bay footprint, local councils, and the wider Lancashire & South Cumbria system.
• Working hand-in-hand with specialist services to create seamless, integrated pathways for local citizens.
• Deputising for senior colleagues and providing clear, influential reports on progress, performance, and opportunities.
• Leading service reviews and supporting skill-mix planning, recruitment, and development to enable new ways of working.
• Providing strong, visible leadership and line management for the case management team (incorporating Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Advanced Practitioners and Administrators).
• Working collaboratively with the named ICC Clinical (GP) Lead.
• Co-ordinating modernisation, identifying innovative solutions, and evaluating short cycles of change that make the very best use of local assets.
• Support co‑production of projects / events with citizens and community organisations.

Skills

Service development

Transformation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decisions

Leadership

Collaboration across organisations

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Leadership experience in health or social care

Project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Job description

Main area Development Lead Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri Core hours) Job ref 331-8088780-UHMB

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Grange Health Centre Town Grange Salary £49,387 - £56,515 length of time as a current band 7 in the NHS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/10/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 7

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

The post holder will work closely with the ICC Clinical (GP) Lead. Together you will be jointly responsible for the development and ongoing success of a defined Integrated Care Community.

You will be at the forefront of the evolution of integrated neighbourhood working in line with the NHS 10 Year plan and the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). This is a rare and exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of truly integrated, community-led care in South Cumbria — transforming health and social care at neighbourhood level by embedding a unique, innovative model within the NHS.

You will lead the development of a dynamic, multi-agency Integrated Care Community, uniting NHS teams, local councils, VCSFE organisations, primary care, and community assets to deliver population health management, reduce inequalities, and drive prevention-focused innovation.

Experience:

• Experience in service development, transformation or project management in health, care or community settings.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
• Confidence using data and evidence to inform decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a passion for community-based care.

If you’re a confident, collaborative leader who thrives on change, partnership working, and making a genuine difference at neighbourhood level, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Championing the development of the ICC so it fully reflects national priorities around population health, prevention, self-care, and the National Health Framework
• Building effective cross-ICC collaboration and robust infrastructure across the Morecambe Bay footprint, local councils, and the wider Lancashire & South Cumbria system
• Working hand-in-hand with specialist services to create seamless, integrated pathways for local citizens
• Deputising for senior colleagues and providing clear, influential reports on progress, performance, and opportunities
• Leading service reviews and supporting skill-mix planning, recruitment, and development to enable new ways of working
• Providing strong, visible leadership and line management for the case management team (incorporating Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Advanced Practitioners and Administrators)
• Working collaboratively with the named ICC Clinical (GP) Lead
• Co-ordinating modernisation, identifying innovative solutions, and evaluating short cycles of change that make the very best use of local assets
• Support co‑production of projects / events with citizens and community organisations

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education/Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant area
• Managerial or clinical leadership within a health or social care setting
• Project management of significant and multiple projects
• Improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement
• Able to demonstrate change management experience
• Ensuring active patient and carer participation within development work.

Skills and Knowledge

• Communicates and relates with all levels of staff within the local health community
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with a wide cross section of partners
• A sound understanding of health and social care
• Well organised and able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe to achieve results
• Presents ideas clearly, with ease and interest, uses technical symbolic, non-verbal and visual aids effectively
• Excellent analytical skills, high level demonstrable Microsoft Office and data analysis skills
• Design and delivery of service experience

Personal skills

• Self-motivator with high work standards for attainable but ambitious goals
• Commitment and responsibility for the implementation of plans and ideas
• Adapts flexibly to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing healthcare situations and environments
• Able to implement a variety of managerial methods to gain strategic support for change ideas and values
• Ability to respond to changing priorities

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Alison Suart Job title Directorate Manager Email address alison.suart@mb