Supporting system change
HR Framework for developing Integrated Care Boards
Published on 19 August 2021, the HR Framework provides the mechanism of transfer for staff moving to statutory Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), including expectations in relation to staff engagement and partnership working. The framework has been produced in partnership by NHSEI, employers and trade unions. The co-chairs of the TPG, Alan Lofthouse (Unison) and Tom Simons (NHSEI) have published a joint statement (see below) in support of the HR Framework being used by all those involved in the transition of staff in to ICBs.
Access the HR Framework and supporting documentation.
ICS Design Framework and guidance on the employment commitment
On 16 June 2021, NHSEI published the ICS Design Framework which sets out some of the main ways NHS leaders and organisations will operate with their partners in ICSs from April 2022. Published alongside the framework is guidance on the employment commitment. This document, which was developed in partnership through the ICS Transition Partnership Group of the national SPF, provides guidance on what the employment commitment is, its application in practice and how it affects people. To access the ICS Design Framework and guidance on the employment commitment, see NHSEI’s website.
FAQs on the ICS transition employment commitment
Answers to frequently asked questions on the Guidance on the employment commitment: Supporting the development and transition towards statutory Integrated Care Systems have been developed by members from NHS Clinical Commissioners HR and OD Network, NHSEI leads working on the ICS development programme and members of the Social Partnership Forum ICS transition partnership group. Read the FAQs
Process for selecting chair designates for ICBs
NHSEI has published a set of leadership competencies, roles and responsibilities, and desired values and behaviours, as a guide in selecting chairs designates for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
Read more on the NHSEI website.
System change - jargon buster
The SPF has produced a jargon buster about the terminology used in system change. This guide is aimed at staff working across the NHS and the wider health and care system, to assist them with understanding new terminology and system improvement plans. It was last updated in July 2021. We have also rounded up the planned changes in an overview page.
Developing the NHS People Plan in partnership
Listen to our podcast, recorded at a SPF People Plan workshop, to hear Danny Mortimer (NHS Employers) in conversation with Sara Gorton (UNISON), Claire Sullivan (CSP) and Colenzo Jarrett-Thorpe (Unite), on trade union involvement in the NHS People Plan.
