Working together for the Isle of Man

Non-Executive Chair

Manx Care Isle of Man

Working together for the Isle of Man

Contents Welcome from the Chief Secretary 3 Who are we & The Island 4 Position Details 5 Duties & Responsibilities 6 What do you need to be successful in this role? 7 Contact information 9

Working together for the Isle of Man

Welcome from the Chief Secretary Hello and thank you for your interest in the role as Chair of the Board in the newly created arms-length delivery organisation for health and care services. The way in which we deliver health and social care services on the Island is undergoing an exciting transformation and

the Chief Executive Officer to drive these changes forward and to continue to progress the work that has already been undertaken as a direct result of the review conducted by Sir Jonathan Michael. The report and recommendations, which I would encourage you to read, can be accessed here: https://www.gov.im/media/1365879/independent-health-and-social-care-review-final-report.pdf . Tynwald, the Island’s parliament, has accepted all recommendations and the Council of Ministers has issued a mandate to ensure their comprehensive implementation. A key recommendation was to establish a new publicly funded, arms-length health and care delivery organisation. As a result, it is intended that from April 2021, “Manx Care” will take responsibility for delivering health and social care services for the citizens of the Isle of Man. New legislation has been

consultation and the draft legislation itself can be accessed here: https://consult.gov.im/cabinet-office/manx-care-bill/. To support us on the next stage of our journey, we are seeking an experienced non-executive Chair, to lead the Board of executive and non-executive directors to continue to shape and deliver the services to support the future health and care needs of the residents of the Isle of Man. You will have the skills to be adaptable, motivated and imaginative and a problem solving leader, who can command the respect of others, including a wide range of stakeholders. This is a new, challenging and pivotal role in the transformation of health and care services, which is critical to their future successful direction. It will inevitably be a high profile appointment, which requires a suitably, strategic thinking, high calibre candidate. Given that this is a new role in a new organisation, we anticipate that, initially at least, the required time commitment will be significant. If this sounds like you and you enjoy driving forward change and making improvements in a public facing service, this could be the perfect role for you. In this pack you will find out more about our organisation, what we can offer you and the skills you will need to be successful. To find out more please contact me at Will.Greenhow@gov.im We look forward to hearing from you. Will Greenhow Chief Secretary | Isle of Man Government

we need an exceptional Chair of the Board to work with

drafted to establish this organisation, which has recently been consulted upon. The public

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The Island The Isle of Man is a self-governing crown dependency within the British Isles. The population of the Isle of Man is approximately 85,000. Those living on the Island, benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, open spaces, a safe environment, great education and a real sense of community. There are numerous events, clubs and societies in almost everything you can imagine, from cycling to sailing and kayaking to horse riding. Isle of Man residents benefit from lower tax rates than a lot of countries in the EU and a simpler, more efficient system of calculation. For further information about living in the Isle of Man and the Island’s lifestyle view our downloadable booklet ‘About the Isle of Man’, accessible via the advert or visit www.locate.im The Island’s healthcare is provided by a National Health Service based on that in the United Kingdom but is independently financed and administered within the Isle of Man. The post holder will enjoy the benefits of low income tax, high rates of personal allowance and a low crime rate.

This Applicant Pack contains useful information that we hope will be of interest to you and that will answer some of your questions about the role and living and working on the Isle of Man.

Who are we? The Isle of Man is in the middle of the Irish Sea situated between Ireland and England.

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Overview

The Isle of Man Government is seeking a Non-Executive Chair to lead the Board responsible for the delivery of health and care for the citizens of the Isle of Man. This new high profile role will be responsible for leading the Board of non-executive and executive members of the new arms-length delivery organisation (Manx Care), which will drive change and help shape the future delivery of health and care services. The Chair of the Board is crucial in the development of the strategy and the culture ensuring it is patient and service user centred, focusing on financial and clinical sustainability and delivering the long term transformational objectives detailed in Sir Jonathan’s Report.

Job Purpose

As Chair of the Board you will work closely with and hold to account the Chief Executive Officer of Manx Care for delivery of the responsibilities for the delivery of health and care services defined in an annual Mandate given to it by the Department of Health and Social Care on behalf of the Isle of Man Government. You will be responsible for providing the strategic leadership and direction for the Board enabling delivery that is focused on quality, strategy, governance, risk and operational and financial performance.

Position Details

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ð· Recruit, mentor and evaluate the performance of the Non-Executive Directors of the Board.

ð· Ensure that the Board is open and transparent in all its business. ð· Develop the Board, ensuring appropriate membership with a variety of skills

and diversity. ð· Direct and guide the work of the Board to ensure high levels of accountability

and value for money delivering high standards of clinical and corporate governance.

ð· Enable the Board to take consistent, appropriate decisions, taking consideration from all stakeholders.

ð· Lead the Board and ensure that they work collaboratively within the agreed governance and financial regulations framework.

ð· Develop a positive collaborative relationship with the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Manx Care.

ð· Ensure that the Board function within the legal and regulatory framework as well as observe relevant policies, priorities and requirements including the Isle of Man Government’s ‘Corporate Governance Principles and Code of Conduct’ November 2005. These principles are consistent with the Nolan Principles, the 7 principles of public life. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life

ð· Provide strategic leadership, modelling the Manx Care vision and values proactively directing major decisions of the board.

ð· Work with the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and agree the annual Mandate with the DHSC.

ð· Hold the Chief Executive Officer accountable for the management and for fulfilling the responsibilities for the delivery of the requirements and strategy as agreed by the Board.

ð· Ensure the arms-length organisation delivers services or commissions services from other suitable providers, both on and off Island, that are at the highest quality while ensuring best use of public money, monitor that delivery and ensure timely remedial action is taken when necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

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ð· Ensure that the interests of stakeholders are understood and balanced at all times.

ð· Promoting the highest standards of ethics integrity and corporate governance through constructive challenge and healthy dialogue at all stages of decision making.

ð· Promote a culture of openness and debate by facilitating the effective contribution of non-executive directors, ensuring the building of a constructive partnership.

ð· Work with providers and commissions to ensure whole-systems working, focusing on outcomes that meet the citizens health and care needs.

ð· Lead and enable the critical cultural change required to transform the delivery of health and care services for the population of the Isle of Man.

Duties & Responsibilities

What do you need to be successful in this role?

Credibility Essential

or Desirable

Method of Assessment

Previous experience of leading or holding a senior position on a board in the private, public or third sector E CV/Interview

Previous experience of being part of a Health or Care board at a senior level D CV

Experience of working with senior leaders, possibly including clinicians/professionals, third sector organisations and the public

E CV/Interview

Evidence of driving and delivering an organisation through a period of very significant change

E CV/Interview

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Have a keen focus on the future, encouraging innovation and support change E CV/Interview

Experience of working in the health and care service D CV

Capability Experience of managing, planning and leading a Board and meetings E CV/Interview

Knowledge of Isle of Man health and care sector D CV

Understanding of the IOM political landscape CV

Ability to hold others to account within a developing Governance framework E CV

Ability to think strategically, understand complex issues and make decisions E Interview

Highly developed leadership skills E CV/Interview

Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade on complex issues E Interview

Experienced in challenging behaviours, attitudes and culture which present a barrier to improvement of services in a collaborative manner

E Interview

Analytical, critical thinking and pragmatic approach to addressing complex financial issues and strategic business delivery

E Interview

D

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Ability to liaise with others across Government including Ministers E Interview

Character Builds effective relationships quickly E Interview

Utilise exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - verbal, written, presenting, listening and facilitation

E Interview

Demonstrate self-motivation and personal impact E Interview

Other requirements Isle of Man Worker D Application/Checks

Contact information For further information, please contact Will Greenhow, Chief Secretary at Will.Greenhow@gov.im or call 01624 685703