In this national leadership role, Jan will help shape the future of NHS commissioning and support the ongoing development of Integrated Care Boards across England. The position will focus on transforming commissioning arrangements and contributing to the next phase of NHS system development.
Jan will remain Chief Executive of Central East ICB throughout the one-year secondment, maintaining her commitment to the organisation, its staff, partners and the communities it serves.
Day-to-day leadership of the ICB will be shared by Sarah Stanley, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Clinical Director, and Louis Kamfer, Executive Director of Strategy, Planning and Evaluation, who will also take on the role of Deputy Chief Executive. Supported by the wider Management Team and ICB colleagues, they will continue to lead delivery of the priorities set out in Our Way – Central East ICB’s five year strategy to improve how the NHS supports the 3.5 million people who live within the area.
Commenting on her appointment, Jan said:
This role provides an opportunity to help shape the future of strategic commissioning and support the continued development of Integrated Care Boards across England.
While my focus will extend nationally, I remain fully committed to Central East ICB and will continue as Chief Executive throughout this secondment. I have every confidence in our leadership team as we continue delivering the ambitions set out in Our Way and improving outcomes for our communities.
This is also an opportunity to ensure the work we are doing together in Central East informs national thinking about the future of the NHS. I will be proud to share our values, the lessons we have learned and our successes in reducing utilisation and improving outcomes.
The secondment will enable Central East’s experience, achievements and innovative approaches to contribute to national thinking on the future of strategic commissioning, while maintaining a strong focus on improving outcomes for local people and communities.