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As one of four Place Based Partnerships in Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System, Guildford and Waverley Health and Care Alliance is at the forefront of integrated system working. We work together across health, care, local authorities and the community and voluntary sector to meet the health care and wellbeing needs of our populations. Our ambition is that our population will start well, stay and live well, age well and die well.

We believe we can achieve more by working together. We want to go further joining up health and care services and considering all of a person’s health, wellbeing and social care needs. This means investing our collective resources with a focus on prevention, early intervention and responsive care we have a clear focus on the wider determinants of health and reducing health inequalities. Vital to our success are our relationships with local communities as we work to develop a culture of healthy living and supportive neighbourhoods.

Building on the strengths and experience gained as one of the first Integrated Care Systems in England Surrey Heartlands continues to lead national approaches to integration and systems leadership. We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our Guildford and WaverleyPlaceteam as we seek to implement the Integrated Care Strategy, working together as partners to best effect to support and meet the needs of our local populations.

The Associate Director Guildford and Waverley will be instrumental to progression of our partnership working, driving the establishment of our integrated neighborhood teams, championing collaboration and integration.

This role is a leader in our system, we are looking for someone who has experience, learning and knowledge to share, someone who will bring curiosity and innovation in their approach.

Well developed partnership working skills will be essential as this role is pivotal in leading the development and delivery of collaborative transformation.

The role can be delivered through a mix of local face to face and remote virtual working across Guildford and Waverley and the Surrey Heartlands ICS.

The post holder will provide matrix leadership to the priority projects and programme work, forming trusted relationships across partner organisations and with residents and local communities and leaders.

As a member of our senior leadership team the post holder will have clear responsibilities to enable achievement of our Place based responsibilities including Surrey Heartlands Critical Five, implementing the findings of the Fuller Stocktake, key operational targets and our priority areas of focus.

Candidates will be required to attend a virtual stakeholder panel session prior to interview (date to be confirmed).

Surrey Heartlands is a partnership of organisations working together – with staff, patients, their carers, families, and the public – to support people to live healthier lives.Surrey Heartlands developed into an Integrated Care Board (ICB) since July 2022, working through 4 Place Based Partnerships, each working together to deliver a shared vision across Surrey. Place Based Partnershipsaim to improve how local services are designed and coordinated for efficiency and benefit to the patient and service users.Each partnership is based on co-operation with our component partners, and focusing on local population needs, priorities and decision making.

The 4 Place Based Partnerships are known as:

• North West Surrey Alliance
• Guildford and Waverley Alliance
• Surrey Downs Health and Care
• East Surrey Place

We have an ambitious vision for transformation and continuous improvement of health and care across our footprint and to deliver our objectives we need a team of capable, collaborative professionals who share the same vision. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome all applications, especially those from underrepresented communities, including people with a disability, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Please see the attached Job Description for an overview of the responsibilities, requirements and how to apply.