Job summary
Unfortunately,
we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.
We are seeking an experienced Senior
Commissioning Manager within the all age continuing and complex care (AACCC)
service to play a key role in shaping and commissioning high-quality care for
patients across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
Were looking for someone with a strong
background in commissioning within the care sector, particularly with
experience of Personal Health Budgets. Youll be motivated by the opportunity
to apply your skills to improve outcomes, drive innovation, and promote best
practice across AACCC commissioning.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will lead on commissioning projects, oversee Personal Health Budgets, and manage an operational brokerage service. Your expertise will help ensure that patients with continuing and complex care needs receive safe, effective, and person-centred support.
Our team primarily works virtually; however, there is an expectation that you will attend the office one day per week and participate in face-to-face meetings with colleagues, providers, and patients (or their representatives) as required. You will also have a primary base in one of our counties.
About us
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and
Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation
responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the
communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
We work collaboratively with partner
organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social
enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care
Integrated Care System (ICS).
Our key priorities are to
increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7
million people who live in our communities.
We value and promote diversity
and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best
employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to
increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications
from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT
communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of
disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
Our Values are:
Respectful
we are inclusive
Impactful
we make a difference
Integrity
we are kind and fair
Leadership
we encourage leadership
Collaborative
we work together in a positive way
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a
challenging post which will require dynamic leadership and excellent
communication skills, a proven capacity to work across the multidisciplinary
spectrum at both strategic and operational levels, to engage service users and
key stakeholders and demonstrable competencies in the management and
commissioning of services on behalf of the AACC Team.
The post
holder will work closely with ICB and joint commissioning on the development
and implementation of plans and services in line with the agreed commissioning strategies.
Responsible for preparation of correspondence and
complex papers, as directed by the AACC Strategic Commissioning, Contracting
and Brokerage Manager.
The post
holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions and advise
colleagues as to how best commissioning and procurement practice might be
adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they
are agreed and oversee their delivery of commissioned services.
This job
description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks,
responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The above is
only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the
role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be
required by their line manager.
The post
description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in
accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a
challenging post which will require dynamic leadership and excellent
communication skills, a proven capacity to work across the multidisciplinary
spectrum at both strategic and operational levels, to engage service users and
key stakeholders and demonstrable competencies in the management and
commissioning of services on behalf of the AACC Team.
The post
holder will work closely with ICB and joint commissioning on the development
and implementation of plans and services in line with the agreed commissioning strategies.
Responsible for preparation of correspondence and
complex papers, as directed by the AACC Strategic Commissioning, Contracting
and Brokerage Manager.
The post
holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions and advise
colleagues as to how best commissioning and procurement practice might be
adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they
are agreed and oversee their delivery of commissioned services.
This job
description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks,
responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The above is
only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the
role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be
required by their line manager.
The post
description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in
accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the organisation.
Person Specification
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of commissioning and contracting procedures.
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- An appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, ICBs and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
- Relevant commissioning and contracting experience.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Communication skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential group.
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices.
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Person Specification
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of commissioning and contracting procedures.
- An understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- An appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, ICBs and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
- Relevant commissioning and contracting experience.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Communication skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential group.
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices.
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
