Head of Business, Contracts & Commissioning
Job summary
Head of CHC (Business, Commissioning and Contracting) NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board.
Band 8b - Permanent , full time vacancy.
Based in Acton House, Worcester or St Owen's, Hereford.
Interviews will be face to face at our Kirkham House office in Worcester.
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.
Main duties of the job
HWICB are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual in this dynamic and rewarding role, to deliver the strategic direction and operational delivery/performance of the business, commissioning and contracting elements of the All-Age Continuing Healthcare service across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
This is an important and instrumental role which provides leadership and management of the CHC business, contracting and commissioning functions of the service.
The post holder will work collaboratively with other Heads of CHC Service and Associate Director of Nursing for CHC ensuring that, as part of a collaborative and innovative senior team, HWICB delivers a high quality, effective and efficient CHC service with a clear focus on productivity, effective commissioning/ contracting, service development, transformation and financial accountability.
This role is an integral part of the Continuing Healthcare Team which is part of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (HWICB).
About us
In return, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we work with staff to provide opportunities for you to reach your full potential and to develop a rewarding career within an exciting and evolving environment. We aim to enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:
Employee Assistance programmes and access to a wealth of on-line health and wellbeing support Competitive NHS Pension Scheme Comprehensive opportunities to learn new skills and to develop your career within a caring and inclusive environment Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service. There is also the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Flexible working patterns to support individuals work-life balance (Hybrid Working) If you are an enthusiastic, inclusive individual committed to supporting others then we could be the organisation to help you flourish.
Please note we operate a 3-month probationary period for new appointments Job description Please refer to the Job Description for further information on roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will bring a high level of expertise and structure to the contracting and commissioning process. Interpret and advise on national guidance and provide a leading role in advising on emerging healthcare policies. Develop contracts to ensure the delivery of the best possible outcomes for patients- meeting local and national priorities and commitments.
Lead on the delivery of business cases and the development of Provider Frameworks across the CHC/CCC portfolio to support procurement, mobilization and implementation of new pathways of care working with ICS partners and wider stakeholders.
Provide day to day overall operational management to the Business, Commissioning and Contracting Teams through direct line management of service leads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Relevant degree-level qualification or evidence of significant experience at a senior level in CHC commissioning and contracting.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
- Working in a commissioning role within the NHS
- Leading successful CHC teams across Business, Commissiong and Contracting functions
- Working across complex patient pathways, which cross multiple specialties and multiple provider sites
- Chairing multi organisational /multi professional forums
- Demonstrable understanding of the regional and national agenda with regard to CHC
Knowledge
- Detailed understanding of the commissioning agenda including its scope, structure, methods of operation, processes and inter-relationships
- Detailed understanding of contracting rules and regulations
- Ability to interpret complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills
- Detailed understanding of the current NHS agenda
Qualities
- Resilience and drive
- Commitment to building and sustaining high standards in all aspects of work.
- Professional, calm and efficient manner
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Acton House
John Comyn Drive
Worcester
WR3 7NS
https://herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/
- Company
- NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
- Location
- Worcester, United Kingdom WR3 7NS
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £58972.00 - £68525.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
- Location
- Worcester, United Kingdom WR3 7NS
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £58972.00 - £68525.00 a year
- Posted