The Designated Doctor Safeguarding Children post supports the ICB to meet their safeguarding responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to have significant experience in safeguarding children. As a clinical expert and strategic leader, the post holder will take a strategic, professional lead on all aspects of the health service contribution to safeguarding children across Surrey and Sussex.
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as required, in line with their skills and experience.
All senior leaders are required to be able to work in a complex environment and lead transformation and improvement by working in partnership with others. The postholder will be an authentic leader, able to practice and develop a culture of trust, a team player, able to develop solutions, challenge the status quo, deliver break-throughs, and make practical change happen.
All senior leaders are required to demonstrate emotional intelligence, recognise their own strengths and those of others, with a mind-set and determination to deliver our vision.
As a senior leader, the postholder will lead and be part of teams. They will have a genuine commitment to building and nurturing effective working relationships; be willing to listen, reflect, learn, and adapt; be self-motivated, proactive and resilient; be able to develop and support talent; be able to foster a positive culture whilst tackling complex issues.
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide what health services are needed in Surrey and Sussex and set out how they'll be provided, making sure hospitals, primary care, and other services work together, rather than in silos, for the benefit of everyone in the community. NHS Surrey Heartlands and Sussex ICB achieve this by working in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers, families and the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.
Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to:
- Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health and proactive care.
- Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes.
- Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money.
- Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.
We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes.
Please see full job description and person specification for full details of the role requirements.
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as required, in line with thier skills and experience..
