Do you have a really good understanding of the independent health and care sector? Do you want to represent their views and interests?
‘We would value the voice of the independent sector on the IJB now more than ever. It is partnership working that has brought us through the last few months. I know the sector is facing tough challenges and this is an opportunity for them to have a place at the IJB table.’
Cllr Fiona O'Donnell, East Lothian IJB Chair
East Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB) is looking for an independent sector representative to play a vital role in shaping health and social care services in East Lothian. The IJB provides strategic direction for the work of the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP).
ELHSCP is responsible for ensuring that systems, procedures and resources are in place to improve and deliver adult health and social care services in East Lothian, shift the balance of care so that we are able to deliver more services in community settings, reduce inequalities and improve health and care outcomes for local people.
East Lothian IJB Chair Councillor Fiona O’Donnell says:
‘We are looking for someone with a really good understanding of the independent health and care sector who can represent the prevailing views to the IJB.
‘We would welcome applications from care home or care-at-home staff, managers and owners.
‘We would value the voice of the independent sector on the IJB now more than ever. It is partnership working that has brought us through the last few months. I know the sector is facing tough challenges and this is an opportunity for them to have a place at the IJB table.’
If you would like to find out more, please download our East Lothian IJB Independent Sector Representative Information Pack at www.eastlothian.gov.uk/ijbisrep or email elhscp@eastlothian.gov.uk to have the pack sent to you.
Applications must be received by midnight on 13th September 2020.