An exciting and rewarding role that offers a real chance to make a difference to health and social care services, whilst enjoying the financial and lifestyle benefits that island-living affords

The Role

Reporting into the Commissioners for the Jersey Care Commission, you will be responsible for bringing the strategic leadership, operational expertise and technical skills to deliver the Commission’s statutory, regulatory and inspection functions. 

Leading a team of inspectors your role will entail setting standards and promoting excellence in the regulation of health and social care, as well as challenging poor performance.

Moreover, you will be tasked with further enhancing the commission’s credibility for highly competent and confident regulation as the Commission prepares to extend its regulatory remit into new areas.

With high levels of autonomy, you will be an effective ambassador for the Commission, identifying risks to public safety and ensuring that quality is continually improved.

The Commission

The Jersey Care Commission regulates and inspects services for both adults and children, provided by the Government of Jersey, Parishes, private providers and the voluntary sector, to ensure that people receive high quality and safe care. Their vision is to provide independent assurance, promote best practice and improve health and social care outcomes for the people of Jersey. The scope of the Commission’s regulatory reach is expected to expand considerably, to include regulation of acute health care, social services and primary care, as well as services for children and young people.

Candidates

This role calls for a registered health or social care professional, preferably with experience as a senior manager of both delivering high quality services and of working in a regulated or regulatory environment.

High levels of emotional intelligence and outstanding communication skills will be required for success: operating as the Commission’s ambassador, you will be required to illustrate how you will engage with staff and stakeholders at every level, demonstrating a transparent and independent approach to regulation, interpreting complex information and advising the Chair and Commissioners on matters of strategic importance.

Timetable

Closing Date                                   Sunday 22^nd August 2020

Technical Interviews (Virtual)     w/c 30^th August 2020

Final Panel (in Jersey)                   w/c 20^th September 2020

Next Steps

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity with real responsibility, and a growing remit, that will leverage your knowledge of health and/or social care, with all the benefits of living and working on the island of Jersey – look no further.

Please click apply below for further information and instructions on how to apply, or please contact Andrew Tromans (07805 226 301), Maggie Hennessy (07877 004 648) or Carol Coyle (07500 887 849) for a confidential conversation.

Jersey Care Commission:                            https://carecommission.je/

Information about Jersey:                          http://www.jersey.com/