Job summary
Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Position: Deputy Head of Commissioning (NWJCC)
Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Deputy Head of Commissioning (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.
The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.
Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.
In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.
If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES
The Deputy Head of Commissioning will manage a designated portfolio within a Commissioning Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services.
Manage the planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management of the delegated portfolio to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organisation.
Lead on overarching contract management and review, taking oversight of the portfolio of contracts across the Directorate, utilising strong commissioning skills, collaborating with the Heads of Commissioning to ensure appropriateness and consistency to deliver high quality, equitable services delivering improved outcomes for patients and value for money.
Work with Finance and Value colleagues to ensure contracts and Long-Term Agreements are fit for purpose and consistent.
Be accountable to the Assistant Director of Commissioning for their performance and provide expert advice to the Director of Commissioning and their deputy on the commissioning of services within their delegated portfolio.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
This post is secondment for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
This post is secondment for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Level or equivalent level of experience/ knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning.
- In-depth professional knowledge e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, and/or staff management.
- Detailed understanding of services within the delegated portfolio.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, quality monitoring of services and patient safety initiatives.
- Detailed understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Clinical qualification in the area of delegated responsibility, e.g. paramedic for ambulance, nursing/social work for Mental Health.
- Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior level in a large and complex organisation.
- Evidence of successfully working in a highly complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
- Working within a commissioning environment.
- Performance monitoring at national levels.
- Contract and performance monitoring and management.
- Working in a challenging and busy environment.
Desirable
- Change management and transformation.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
- Demonstrate a constructive and creative approach to problem solving.
- Financial and budget management skills.
- Ability to articulate the key elements that encapsulate high quality and safe patient care.
- Well-developed IT skills.
- Strong commissioning, contracting and performance management skills
- Be able gain insights and understanding from multiple sources of complex sources.
- Able to demonstrate a focus upon outcomes.
- Wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygiad parhaus staff a'i hunan.
- Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.
Desirable
- Change management and transformation skills.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Motivated, self-starter with a commitment to the values of NHS Wales.
- Passion for providing high quality care for patients.
- Articulate with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership and management skills at a team and organisational level.
- Ability to relate to staff at all levels of the JCC and external organisations.
- Able to travel across Wales in a timely manner.
- Ability to work flexibly if necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Level or equivalent level of experience/ knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning.
- In-depth professional knowledge e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, and/or staff management.
- Detailed understanding of services within the delegated portfolio.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, quality monitoring of services and patient safety initiatives.
- Detailed understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Clinical qualification in the area of delegated responsibility, e.g. paramedic for ambulance, nursing/social work for Mental Health.
- Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior level in a large and complex organisation.
- Evidence of successfully working in a highly complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
- Working within a commissioning environment.
- Performance monitoring at national levels.
- Contract and performance monitoring and management.
- Working in a challenging and busy environment.
Desirable
- Change management and transformation.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
- Demonstrate a constructive and creative approach to problem solving.
- Financial and budget management skills.
- Ability to articulate the key elements that encapsulate high quality and safe patient care.
- Well-developed IT skills.
- Strong commissioning, contracting and performance management skills
- Be able gain insights and understanding from multiple sources of complex sources.
- Able to demonstrate a focus upon outcomes.
- Wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygiad parhaus staff a'i hunan.
- Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.
Desirable
- Change management and transformation skills.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Motivated, self-starter with a commitment to the values of NHS Wales.
- Passion for providing high quality care for patients.
- Articulate with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership and management skills at a team and organisational level.
- Ability to relate to staff at all levels of the JCC and external organisations.
- Able to travel across Wales in a timely manner.
- Ability to work flexibly if necessary.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
JCC Offices The Willowford
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5YL
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
