As well as providing the context of what an Integrated Care System (ICS) is, Victoria and Jane will also showcase the story of what it’s like to work in Somerset within the ICS, bringing alive the relevance for the HR & OD profession. How can you connect, influence and be involved in the wider work of the health and care system? This fringe session will be interactive, allowing time for Q & A & the sharing of great practice

1. ‘One Workforce’: system HR & OD in the context
of the Integrated Care System
Victoria Downing-Burn & Jane Graham
NHS Somerset

2. https://www.mentimeter.com/app/presentation/albtgnhsyyopni
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Integrated Care Systems/Partnerships &
Boards
ICS (Integrated Care System)
ICP (Integrated Care Partnership)
A statutory committee formed between the ICB and upper-tier
local authorities that fall within the ICS area involving a broad set
of partners, concerned with improving the care, health and
wellbeing of the population. Responsible for developing an
integrated care strategy
ICB (Integrated Care Board)
The organisation that plans NHS services including ambulances,
primary care, mental health care, hospital, community and
specialist care. Accountable to NHS England for NHS spending
and performance
The collection of health and care organisations and partnerships
that work together more closely and provide joined-up care to
improve the lives of people who live and work in their area
(there are 42 in England)

4. https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Map-of-
ICS.pdf

10. Priority area work programmes
Strategic workforce-
capacity planning
Workforce 2035
(scenario-planning)
Somerset Academy
Education Planning
Agency reduction
Best place to work
System Leadership
[Outward Mindset; System-
Thinking; BLfI, compassionate
leadership]
Attraction
[E,D&I]
Retention
[H&WB; Staff Engagement]
Workforce capability
Education Planning
Somerset Academy
Transformational roles
[inc Pop Health focus]
Transforming People Services

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One Workforce approach
to international
recruitment strategies
System OD approach via
Outward Mindset and
Systems Thinking

12. Questions/prompts:
1. What exciting things are you progressing in your systems that demonstrate a
‘One Workforce’ approach?
2. Where could you get more involved – who could you connect to?
3. What are the further opportunities to create a ‘One Workforce’ approach in
your area?
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Open discussion

13. Further resources
The Kings Fund – really useful, easy to read (and quick) blogs, articles & videos
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/integrated-care-systems-explained
NHS Confederation
https://www.nhsconfed.org/articles/faqs-integrated-care-communications-toolkit
Contacts:
Victoria Downing-Burn Jane Graham
Director of Workforce Strategy Associate Director of Workforce
Victoria.Downing-Burn1@nhs.net Transformation
jane.graham13@nhs.net