# Director of Planning and Performance > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/director-of-planning-and-performance/289de72d-b009-4f49-99fd-f1b0d9851edc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/director-of-planning-and-performance/289de72d-b009-4f49-99fd-f1b0d9851edc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 9 - **Salary:** £112,782 - £129,783 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T15:51:27.465Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Support_services/Support_services-v8033825 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8033825?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited for the position of Director of Performance and Planning for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will provide collaborative and inclusive leadership which engages senior leaders and clinicians and will be the professional lead for performance at the Trust -  driving reporting and delivery of all performance of core operational standards, providing targeted support to Clinical Collaboratives where performance improvement is required, thereby ensuring Collaborative accountability, ownership & improvement. They will possess excellent leadership skills and will have the ability to motivate and empower a team as well as others not directly led/managed by them who are fundamental to the delivery of performance data provision and analysis and improvement. The role also includes responsibility for the development and deployment of the Trust Oversight Framework (NOF) and Integrated Performance Report, to ensure robust reporting, monitoring and action plans to deliver required performance levels across all parts of the Trust. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide leadership and direction on the wider performance agenda, including attendance at Performance Assurance Framework meetings, which will develop and coordinate operational performance strategies, plans and activities to enable delivery of required performance trajectories within agreed resources. The postholder needs to have an in-depth knowledge of the NHS National Oversight Framework and the drivers of good data quality relating to NHS constitutional standards – in support of this they will be experienced in using information and evidence to understand root causes and drive improvement in services through analysis of highly complex information. They will develop, prepare and present appropriate analytical data (including predictive analysis and scenario assessment), to influence the Trust’s planning approach. This includes detailed capacity modelling, activity and performance profiling linked to performance requirements, including target waiting list size and long-waiter breach profiling. The post holder will hold direct responsibility for activity and performance planning and will collaborate with Information, Finance, People Services, Clinical Collaboratives to achieve a triangulated plan to deliver the overall Trust’s objectives of high quality patient care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time': - Being a clinically led organisation - Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust - A positive patient experience every time - A great place to work - Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Job Details Applications are invited for the position of Director of Performance and Planning for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder will provide collaborative and inclusive leadership which engages senior leaders and clinicians and will be the professional lead for performance at the Trust -  driving reporting and delivery of all performance of core operational standards, providing targeted support to Clinical Collaboratives where performance improvement is required, thereby ensuring Collaborative accountability, ownership & improvement. They will possess excellent leadership skills and will have the ability to motivate and empower a team as well as others not directly led/managed by them who are fundamental to the delivery of performance data provision and analysis and improvement. The role also includes responsibility for the development and deployment of the Trust Oversight Framework (NOF) and Integrated Performance Report, to ensure robust reporting, monitoring and action plans to deliver required performance levels across all parts of the Trust. ## Job Description The post holder will provide leadership and direction on the wider performance agenda, including attendance at Performance Assurance Framework meetings, which will develop and coordinate operational performance strategies, plans and activities to enable delivery of required performance trajectories within agreed resources. The postholder needs to have an in-depth knowledge of the NHS National Oversight Framework and the drivers of good data quality relating to NHS constitutional standards – in support of this they will be experienced in using information and evidence to understand root causes and drive improvement in services through analysis of highly complex information. They will develop, prepare and present appropriate analytical data (including predictive analysis and scenario assessment), to influence the Trust’s planning approach. This includes detailed capacity modelling, activity and performance profiling linked to performance requirements, including target waiting list size and long-waiter breach profiling. The post holder will hold direct responsibility for activity and performance planning and will collaborate with Information, Finance, People Services, Clinical Collaboratives to achieve a triangulated plan to deliver the overall Trust’s objectives of high quality patient care. ## Responsibilities At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time': As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Ability **Essential** - Leadership and ability to motivate and empower others not directly led/managed by yourself - Excellent communication skills – written, negotiation and interpersonal - Budget and resource management - Development and implementation of policies and guidelines from initiation to completion - Computer literacy - Ability to analyse highly complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. - Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines - Ability to take part in the Trust’s Strategic On Call Rota (training is provided) ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence of working at a senior leadership level in a complex organisation - Evidence of leading improvement or service development work in the NHS or similar organisations - In-depth knowledge of the NHS national oversight framework - In-depth knowledge of drivers of good data quality from PAS relating to NHS constitutional standards - In-depth knowledge of RTT and patient access policy best practice - In-depth knowledge of UEC best practice - Experience of using information and evidence to understand root causes and drive improvement in services through analysis and generating insight ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Master’s degree level qualification or equivalent experience - Evidence of continuous professional development ## Documents - [director of performance and planning (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321556) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.