Head of Urgent Care Commissioning

Job summary

Headof Urgent Care Commissioning - 12 month fixed term contract.

£70,396 - £80,837 Inclusive of Hcas

Operating at the heart of system integration, the Head of UEC Commissioning and Delivery will lead the commissioning of out-of-hospital urgent care services including Urgent Community Response (UCR), Hospital@Home (H@H), Virtual Wards, and Intermediate Care. A key priority will be the development and alignment of a robust Single Point of Access (SPOA) to streamline care pathways and provide effective alternatives to hospital-based care.

The post sits within Southeast London ICB (Bromley) and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including acute, community, local authority, and ambulance partners, to drive improvements in urgent and same-day care delivery. The role will also lead on the UEC elements of the Better Care Fund (BCF), ensuring alignment with local strategic priorities and national planning guidance.

Interviews potentially to be held in Mid Jan 26

Main duties of the job

This pivotal role provides strategic leadership and system-wide commissioning oversight for the delivery and transformation of same-day Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) services across Bromley. The postholder will be responsible for shaping and delivering the local UEC offer in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, ensuring services are high-quality, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the current and future population.

Please review the attached job description to review the full duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.