FOI 2025/1324

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information:
1. Does this ICB plan to remove the executive role of nurse leader who is a board member (for example, chief nurse, chief nursing officer, nursing director) from its leadership structure in the near future?
2. Has this ICB held discussions about potentially removing the executive role of nurse leader who is a board member (for example, chief nurse, chief nursing officer, nursing director) from its leadership structure in the near future?
3. If yes to question 1 or 2, what is the timescale. Is this likely to happen within the next three months, within the next six months or within the 12 months, or longer?
4. If yes to question 1 or 2, what are the ICB’s overriding reasons for removing this senior nursing role from the leadership structure?
5. If yes to question 1 or 2, in the future absence of a senior nurse from the board/executive leadership structure, how does the ICB plan to get advice on nursing matters or input from a nurse on decisions?
6. If yes to question 1 or 2, in the future absence of a senior nurse from the board/executive leadership structure, which role in the ICB will lead on quality, safety and experience?
7. If yes to question 1 or 2, in the future absence of a senior nurse from the board/executive leadership structure, which role(s) in the ICB will lead on safeguarding, CHC and SEND?

Thank you for your enquiry. NHS Greater Manchester is currently reviewing its leadership structure as part of a wider organisational process. This work is ongoing, and therefore, no decisions have been made regarding any changes to the executive role of nurse leader or related board membership.