Head of Partnerships and Integration
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £74,416.00 to £85,747.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £74416.00 - £85747.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Redditch, B97 5JX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0158-26-0024 |
Summary
Vertis is entering an exciting phase of transformation as it positions itself as a provider for Neighbourhood Health across Primary Care Networks. National guidance emphasises that neighbourhood health requires integrated care, partnership led working, and a shift towards preventative, community based models. Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) deliver personalised and proactive support by bringing together professionals from healthcare, social care and community sectors. The Head of Partnerships & Integration will be the senior leader responsible for shaping, strengthening, and driving cross system collaborations to enable Vertis to act as an integrator for neighbourhood level care and to prepare for the requirements of the 10 Year Health Plan, aligning budgets and outcomes across a whole population. Key Responsibilities A. Strategic Leadership & System Integration Lead the development of a unified neighbourhood health model across the PCNs, grounded in national guidelines for Neighbourhood Health. Drive the design and implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, ensuring alignment of community, mental health, social care and voluntary sector partners. Shape Vertis readiness for future contracting, including capitated budgets and outcome based accountability. Provide executive level leadership on prevention, early intervention, and integrated models of care. B. Partnership Development & Relationship Management Build strong, strategic relationships with: Worcestershire Integrated Care Board NHS community and mental health providers Local authority adult social care and public health VCSE organisations and neighbourhood level community groups Acute providers where pathways overlap Develop and maintain Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), shared governance agreements, and partnership frameworks. C. Governance, Contracting & Performance Support the CEO and Board in establishing a governance structure, focusing on population health improvement and collaborative decision making. Contribute to the development of subcontracting arrangements across partners, aligning delivery and financial incentives. Lead monitoring and reporting of neighbourhood health performance, outcomes and integration indicators. D. Workforce & Culture Promote a culture of integrated, multidisciplinary working, reflecting the INT model where diverse professionals flex around individual needs. Oversee cross organisational workforce development programmes, including shared learning and leadership initiatives. Collaborate with HR and PCN leaders to support workforce sustainability, skillmix evolution and integrated team identity. E. Digital, Data & Population Health Champion shared population health intelligence capabilities, consistent with the evidence based approach described in NHIPIC resources. Promote interoperable digital solutions to enable real time care coordination and data driven decision making. Support development of dashboards, outcome frameworks, and analytical insights. F. External Engagement & Reputation Building Represent Vertis at ICS boards, neighbourhood collaboratives, and national/regional forums. Lead communication strategies showcasing Vertis integration achievements and neighbourhood innovations. Position Vertis as the trusted lead provider for neighbourhood health in Worcestershire.