Description
We are seeking a Health and Care Integration Lead to play a central role in driving forward the local delivery of the Integrated Neighbourhood Health and Care model.
The successful candidate will be part of the Adult Social Care directorate, reporting directly to the Director of People Commissioning. The role involves strategic leadership and delivery, prevention and outcomes, innovation, resource and budget oversight, and matrix management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the local implementation of the Neighbourhood Health and Care model
- Focusing on preventative approaches and the wider determinants of health
- Providing senior matrix leadership and operational direction to cross-functional project teams
- Holding formal accountability for strategic co-design, resource allocation, and value-for-money oversight of substantial joint funding streams and partnership commissioning budgets
The ideal candidate will have expertise in health and social care systems, current national policy, and experience delivering transformation in complex public sector environments. They will also have proven ability to navigate complex political and operational landscapes, working directly with Executive-level leads and diverse partnership networks.
In return, we offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. Benefits include:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave
- Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
- Hybrid working
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
- Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Confidential health and wellbeing and counselling support