Staff Management Directly manage identified staff, providing leadership and ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree and review person development needs. Adhere to ICB HR policies and procedures and to ensure that all staff issues are dealt with in a timely and consistent manner. Management of HR related matters in their line management role. Implement effective communication strategies and techniques with staff to promote involvement and effective decision making. Accountable for ensuring there is a plan in place to improve staff engagement and satisfaction for all line managed staff. Partnership working Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partners regarding community services, which includes the care sector and wider social care market and other NHS and non-NHS organisations and stakeholders. This also includes working with regional and national colleagues and regulators regarding community care agendas. Foster effective working relationships with the ICB and provider Clinical Leads. Manage the working relationships with the Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) and other externally employed commissioning resources as appropriate. Ensure the ICB is responsive to the views of local people and promotes self-care and shared decision-making. Ensure appropriate patient and public engagement is undertaken to inform service / pathway design. Ensure that the organisation values diversity and promotes equality and inclusivity in all aspects of its business. Financial Requirements Support the delivery of QIPP initiatives to support financial balance of the ICB. Be responsible for the management of defined budgets within the ICB. Corporate Responsibility Act corporately as a member of the team and to take a shared responsibility for the development of strategy, effectiveness and culture of the team and the ICB. Comply with legislation and NHS / ICB Organisational Policies and Codes of Be an active member of the Chief Nursing Officer team, supporting wider the quality and clinical leadership agenda. The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder expected to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required as requested. Further, over time it is likely the remit and requirements of the role will evolve, and the post holder will be required to adjust their working approach and style to accommodate this with the full support of line managers.