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Candidate Brief for the position of

Non-Executive Directorwith Clinical backgroundJune 2020

Community Partnerships CIC Non-Executive Director Candidate Brief June 2020 | 2

Contentsp3. Advertp5. Current Service Provisionp6. Our Missionp6. Our Visionp6. Our Valuesp7. Objectivesp.8. Some facts about Locala p9. Background to the Appointmentp11. Main responsibilitiesp13. PersonSpecificationp14. Qualificationsp.14. Relevant Experiencep15. General & Specialist Knowledgep16. Additional Factorsp17. Application Process

Locala Community Partnerships CIC (Locala) is a successful, innovative and forward thinking Social Enterprise which provides community healthcare for the people of Kirklees as well as a number of services in neighbouring Calderdale and Bradford too. Since it was established eight years ago it has grown from an annual turnover of £47 million to around £72 million in 2018/19 – employing around 1300 colleagues – and made a surplus in each financial year enabling it to grow its reserves for future investment in services that support the local community.

In November 2019 all our services were rated ‘good’, by the Care Quality Commission, and we were also rated ‘Good’ for Well Led.

We have exciting plans for the future – working with primary and social care and widening its social impact.

The successful tenure of our Non-Executive Director with clinical background comes to an end this Autumn and we are looking for a new appointment to join us to help lead us through the next phase of our exciting journey!

Locala Community Partnerships CIC (Locala) is a successful, innovative and forward thinking Social Enterprise which provides community healthcare for the people of Kirklees as well as a number of services in neighbouring Calderdale and Bradford too.

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Safe GOODEffective GOODCaring GOODResponsive GOODWell-led GOOD

Locala is a social enterprise, owned by its colleagues, who all play their part to deliver GOOD, high quality healthcare.

Non-Executive Director Candidate Brief June 2020 | 4Community Partnerships CIC

As a Non-Executive Director, You will:

• Share responsibility with other directors for the decisions made by the Board and for the success of Locala in leading the continued improvement of community healthcare services and the sustainability of our Business

• Contribute to the tone and style of Board discussions that facilitate effective decision making and constructive debate, conforming to the highest standards of corporate, clinical and mutual governance

• Be well respected with strong connections to the local community

• Have strong commitment to social enterprises and knowledge of how they develop and function

• Have a successful track record at a senior level in your area of work

The remuneration for these roles will be £12k per annum for approx. 4 days per month.

For an informal discussion, contact us on 030 3330 9239Closing date for applications is

Midnight on Sunday 5th July 2020.


Current service provisionLocala Community Partnerships CIC provides community healthcare in a wide range of locations including homes, health centres, and Holme Valley Memorial Hospital. We are committed to delivering a first class patient focused health care service for the people of Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. We provide responsive and accessible services for both children and adults.

Examples of the services we provide• Integrated Community Care – incorporating a range of community nursing and therapy services.

• Health visiting

• School nursing

• Palliative Care

• Community Dentistry

• Sexual Health

• Podiatry

• Speech and Language Therapy

• Musculoskeletal Service

• Occupational Therapy

• Specialist Nurses

• Children’s Community Nursing

• GP Services

We also provide Sexual Health services across Bradford district and a number of services in Calderdale including all services for 0-5 year olds.


Our MissionTo provide high quality, value for money care and support, closer to home.

Our VisionMakingapositivedifferencetothe wellbeing of the people and communities we serve.

Our ValuesOur values have been a really important focus for us during the early years of Locala – we expect them in everyone that works for us – starting with our Board. They are to: Be caring; be inspirational and; be part of it. • More specifically they are to:

• Build great communities

• Be accountable

• Support, challenge, respect

• Develop myself, my colleagues and the people I care and support

• Innovate and measure results

• Work together, win together

• Be inspirational

• Work together, win together

• Be inspirational


ObjectivesOur 4 Priorities and associated strategic objectives for the 2018-21 period are:

Delivering High Quality Care1. Our patients will have ownership of their care and a direct influence on the organisation

2. We will increase the skills, competence and confidence of our workforce

3. We will improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of our workforce

4. Be recognised as a provider of high quality care

Improving population health1. We will increase self-care and maximise the independence of our patients

2. We will develop and build partnerships to achieve better service integration

3. Our buildings and assets will facilitate joint working and co-operation between organisations

Makingadifferenceinourcommunities1. We will give children and young people the best start

2. We will enhance the local environment for the benefit of our communities

3. We will support carers

4. We will reduce social isolation

Be a sustainable organisation1. Visible, effective leadership

2. Financially sustainable

3. Strong governance

4. Robust infrastructure

5. Innovative, ready for the future

We are currently embarking on the development of our new and exciting long term strategy that will be ready to commence in April 2021.


Some facts about LocalaProviding great care is our priority: We are one of the best: 9 out of 10 of our patients of those patients and service users surveyed would be “likely” or “extremely likely” to recommend our services to their family or friends.*

We’re owned by our employees: We are a Social Enterprise – a Community Interest Company (CIC) registered with Companies House and owned by our staff colleagues. Over 1200 of them have a £1 share. Nobody has more than one share – whether you’re a healthcare assistant or director. Locala is in the Top 20 largest employee owned business in the UK.**

We can’t sell off the ‘family silver’:Being a CIC means we are a special category of limited company. We have an asset lock, which means we can’t sell any asset for less than market value and then only to another Asset Locked Body (with the consent of the CIC Regulator) or for the benefit of the community.

Locala – rated ‘Good’….for everything:In November 2019 the Care Quality Commission rated all our services as ‘Good’ and we were also ‘rated good for ‘Well Led’. In fact we were ‘Good’ for every single domain in every service – one of only two healthcare providers in the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Integrated Care System to have no ‘Requires Improvement’ ratings.

Our members have a big say: We have a Board and a Members’ Council. Members’ Council is made up of 10 staff shareholder members, 6 community members and 4 co-opted members. The latter are currently: a GP, a GP Practice manager and 2 local councillors. Members’ Council appoint our Chair and Non-Executive Directors, they’ve recently helped decide our Quality Priorities.


Some facts about Locala cont...

We’re rooted in the Kirklees, Bradford and Calderdale communities: We’ve already provided financial support to over 80 local community groups enabling them to help local people – through our Locala Community Fund. We spend over £2.5m in Kirklees each year.

We listen to the views of our patients and their carers:In 2019/20 we made 54 improvements to 30 services based on patient and service user feedback.

* = Using the ‘Friends and Family’ sample survey figures for the whole of 2019/20

** = By number of employees. Using data from the Employee Ownership Association: http://employeeownership.co.uk/

Background to appointmentsOur Board currently comprises of 6 Executive Directors including the Chief Executive and 5 Non-Executive Directors including the Chair and our Colleague Board member. In line with our Articles of Association our Members’ Council, responsible for the appointment of the Chair and Non-Executive Directors, are looking to replace one of our Non-Executive Directors.

The departure in October sees someone leaving who has provided invaluable insight and experience of clinical practice and governance.

In the 9 years since Locala was established this role has always been filled by someone with a senior nursing background and we again very much welcome candidates with this experience. But we’re also keen to hear from anyone whose skills and experience mean they can offer something different – for instance you might be a General Practitioner, or a senior therapist.


Job Description

Non-Executive DirectorAs a Non-Executive Director, you are responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance and leadership to Locala Community Partnership CIC in the pursuit of its strategies to provide effectiveandhighqualityservices.You are accountable to the Chair and our Members’ Council.You will play a key role in ensuring that Locala has a strong business ethos and the ability to develop andgrowafinanciallysustainableorganisation.You will share responsibility with other directors for the decisions made by the Board and for the success of the organisation in leading the continued enhancement of community healthcare services.


Main responsibilities• Provide independent judgement and advice on issues of strategy, vision, performance,

resources and standards of conduct and constructively challenge and influence within the Board to develop strategies and the vision for Locala

• Contribute to the development of strategic plans to enable the organisation to fulfil its leadership responsibilities for health and social care for the communities we serve, and drive the long term business strategy forward

• Ensure the Board sets challenging objectives for improving its performance across the range of its functions

• Monitor the performance of the company against agreed objectives and provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure the ongoing success of Locala

• Monitor the performance of the executive team in meeting the agreed goals and improvement targets

• Scrutinise the performance of management and be satisfied that clinical and financial information is accurate and that clinical governance, financial controls, governance and assurance systems are robust and transparent. This includes working to the highest standards of probity, integrity and governance

• Chair the Quality Committee and participate as a member of other key committees that support accountability

• Utilise clinical expertise to review Quality plans ensuring clinical effectiveness, patient safety and experience are fully considered.

• Participate in Members’ Council activities.


Main responsibilities cont...• As appropriate to your skill set – provide expert clinical advice to review plans from a

business perspective, ensuring value for money and high levels of probity

• Ensure Locala meets its statutory and legal requirements e.g. safeguarding in relation to the Children Act (2004, 1989) and the Care Act (2014)

• Proactively work with stakeholders to promote Locala as the provider of choice for community services

• To maintain the highest standard of professional conduct at all times with colleagues, stakeholders/partners and networks

• Provide a safe point of access to the board for whistleblowers

• Ensure that the organisation values diversity in its workforce and demonstrates equality of opportunity in its treatment of staff and patients and in all aspects of its business.

• Demonstrate the range of leadership behaviours expected by the organisation from its managers and staff, and act as a leadership role model for employees.

• The seven key leadership principles are: • Accountability • Innovation • Support, challenge and respect • Teamwork • Inspiration and passion • Personal and team development • Building great communities


Person Specification

Non-Executive DirectorLocala values the strength a diverse workforce bringsandactivelypromotesflexibleworkingpractices, such as job share and term time working.We are committed to appointing people whose experience,knowledge,qualificationsandskillsaremostappropriateforthejob.


Qualifications• Registered with a clinical or medical professional body

• First degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent

• Specialist qualification to Masters level e.g. MBA, Chartered Director, or equivalent experience

Relevant experience• Board level experience in a large/complex/changing organisation.

• Clinical experience at senior level, bringing both clinical governance and operational experience.

• A portfolio of high level governance and organisational skills including experience of strategic planning, financial risk and performance management.

• Health and social care and related public and third sector and partnership working

• Experience at a senior level in managing large and complex organisation budgets, working within tight budget or contract constraints and producing efficiencies

• Experience of chairing key governance committees

• Experience of patient engagement or community leadership

• Demonstrable experience of corporate governance

• Specific expertise relating to the work of the organisation

• Experience of, and a high level of commitment to, building and developing successful partnerships, alliances and working relationships with a range of stakeholders


General & specialist knowledge• Specific knowledge of the current NHS changes nationally and ideally locally in Kirklees and

surrounding area

• Knowledge of delivering contracted or commissioned services

• Knowledge of board committee engagement e.g. remuneration, audit, clinical governance, etc.

• Ability to accept accountability and probe and challenge constructively

• Ability to think clearly and creatively

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to lead and inspire, building confidence in the organisation

• Strong strategic planning skills, able to develop strategic vision and encourage others to contribute

• Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse

• Ability to take an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to new growth opportunities

• Ability to make tough decisions in a challenging environment

• Politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties

• Use of influencing skills in difficult circumstances and outside the boundaries of own organisation

• Proven ability as a change agent and staff leader

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective partnership working

• Proven leadership skills

• Ability to understand complex, strategic issues, analyse and resolve difficult problems

• Ability to enthuse and involve others in key agendas


Additional factors• Be committed as a team member and encourage collaborative working• Be a respected ambassador externally for the organisation• Be committed to the use of IT as a route to organisational efficiency• Be committed to organisational improvement and employee development• Passion for delivering excellent health and patient care services• Commitment to and promote and support the values, ethos and aims of Locala• Sound independent judgement, common sense and diplomacy• Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of non-

executive directors• Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role

Disability Discrimination: If you have any disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us on the separate Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the job wherever possible.


Application processThe closing date for applications is

Midnight on Sunday 5th July 2020.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Chair and Members’ Council representatives on 23rd July. You’ll need to be available on this date. On the date of your interview there’ll also be a buffet lunch with other key stakeholders and a short assessment process (dependent of Covid19 restrictions and social distancing)

Please apply via the NHS Jobs website with…• A full CV which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the Candidate Brief.

• A covering letter highlighting what added value you’d bring to Locala, the aspects of the Job Description and work of the organisation that particularly attract you to the post.

• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

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