Does your organisation need senior interim support?
Any NHS organisation can access support from NHS IMAS. To find out how NHS IMAS can help your organisation, request a call back to discuss your requirements further with the team.
Support is tailored to the needs of the client and can include elements of interim workforce capacity and capability at Agenda for Change band 8d and above, organisational renewal, consultancy, or any combination of these.
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As we develop the scope of the assignment with you, we will discuss the following areas:
- job description or high level brief
- duration of support required
- the budget
As we are committed to growing and developing NHS talent, NHS IMAS will always prioritise
using NHS pool members before opening the search to independent pool members.
Review our FAQs to found out more on how an NHS IMAS works
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Here's some examples & case studies of assignments supported by NHS IMAS How are NHS IMAS assignments managed? How are NHS IMAS assignment contracts managed? What support does NHS IMAS provide throughout the interim assignment?
Here are some examples & case studies of assignments supported by NHS IMAS
Specialist Clinical Quality Advisor for a National Programme to improve data collection diagnostic pathways
Organisational Assurance Director at an Ambulance Service NHS Trust to assist with Board level reset and recovery
Deputy Director of Improvement for an Acute Trust to develop its cultural and organisational improvement programmes
Director of Transformation at an acute NHS Trust to deliver transformation and informatics expertise to increase overall elective recovery
Turnaround Programme Director at a Commissioning organisation to deliver system savings by transforming a hospital discharge service
Clinical Lead at an Acute Trust to provide an 'external' review of the adult therapy services, including delivery of outpatient services and how to connect with systems and community services.
Serious Incident Investigation Reviewer for a Mental Health Trust for Improving patient flow through mental health acute pathways
Integration Programme Reviewer for a National Programme to conduct a review of the robustness of a complex integration programme
Review of Corporate Services for a National Programme, reviewing the effectiveness of corporate services functions
Operational Design Support at a Mengal Health Trust, providing a diagnostic review to improve mental health waiting lists and patient pathways
What information does NHS IMAS need to start a candidate search?
The list below describes the information normally required for NHS IMAS Resourcing Leads to find suitable candidates. This information is gathered during the “scoping call” which will be arranged with an NHS IMAS Resourcing Lead.
- Ideally a job title for the role
- Host organisation & location
- Salary/cost – Agenda for Change Banding, day rate or contract value
- Expected duration
- Key deliverables of the role/scope of the role activities
- Candidate criteria – including essential and desirable criteria
- Role flexibility – including working patterns and location
It is useful to have a job description or person specification which can be shared with potential candidates to review.
Do I need approval to spend budget on the interim role?
Yes. When requesting NHS IMAS support, the client will need to have confirmed approval to spend on the interim role. This includes going through any appropriate recruitment controls within their organisation.
How does NHS IMAS source candidates?
Once we have the scope of the interim role, NHS IMAS will conduct a search and matching process via our registered talent pool. The NHS IMAS talent pool is made up of substantively employed NHS candidates and independent members not currently substantively employed in the NHS but with significant NHS experience.
Once your dedicated Resourcing Lead has completed their search, they will provide you with CVs of potential candidates or provide you with an update within two working days of the scoping call. Your Resourcing Lead will then support you with interview arrangements and informing candidates of the outcome.
How are NHS IMAS assignment contracts managed?
Once you identify a suitable candidate, your organisation will need to:
- Establish contractual arrangements directly with the pool member (e.g. Fixed term contract, secondment or consultancy contract).
- Follow internal processes for on-boarding. This could be via HR (including pre-employment checks), or your procurement/contracting team.
Interim contracts could operate as:
- A fixed-term contract
- a secondment basis (where the candidate is substantively employed by the NHS).
- A day rate basis or consultancy contract.
NHS IMAS will produce a non-contractual letter capturing the details of the assignment including key objectives. This serves as the basis for our assignment management process.
How are pool members paid?
Successful pool members are paid by the host organisation, as per the contract arrangements.
What support does NHS IMAS provide throughout the interim assignment?
After the assignment begins, NHS IMAS will maintain regular contact with both the client and the pool member to monitor progress, ensuring key objectives are delivered and provide additional support as needed.
How are our assignments evaluated?
Towards the end of the assignment, we will initiate the closure process, which includes:
- Requesting that the pool member produces a closure report for your review.
- Facilitating a closure call with an NHS IMAS Senior Manager to evaluate the success of the assignment and our service.