Our values and behaviours

Our values

These are our values and behaviours which have been developed with input from our colleagues. The set of values and behaviours were established when the ICB was formed in 2022 and reflect the vision of the organisation.

We are Kind, Compassionate and Respectful

We are Collaborative and Supportive

We are Honest and Accountable

What our values mean and the behaviours we expect to see

We are Kind, Compassionate and Respectful

We are kind and treat people with empathy, compassion and respect
We are inclusive, recognise diversity and promote equity
We treat others how they would like to be treated and recognise the impact of our own behaviour on others

Expected behaviours

Listening (and acting on what we hear)
Responding appropriately
Being polite and courteous
Consideration of other views
Clear and regular communication

We are Collaborative and Supportive

We collaborate, forming partnerships and working as teams to achieve our goals, supporting others whenever possible
We support people to develop their skills to progress their role and career (to the extent they wish to)
We actively check in of colleagues’ health and wellbeing

Expected behaviours

Offering help and support
Valuing all contributions within our teams
Working together to achieve our goals

We are Honest and Accountable

We are honest, transparent, trustworthy and accountable
We are proactive, taking ownership and responsibility – we do what we say we will do
We embrace the organisation’s values and encourage others to do so
We are professional in the working environment

Expected behaviours

Clear, consistent and regular communication
Honest when we make mistakes and learn from them
Clear about our purpose and commitment
Curious/constructive inquisitor
Focus on the important things
Being able to have have open and honest discussions without judgement or prejudice
Ensuring any difficult conversations take place in a developmental and supportive manner