Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, experienced and knowledgeable
individual to join our team which is responsible for the commissioning of
community pharmacy, optometry, dental and vaccination services. This role is
focussed on dental commissioning across primary, community and secondary care,
and as a senior member of the dental team, you will have the opportunity to
lead on a range of transformation projects relating to various dental services
and pathways, as well as being responsible for the contract management of a
portfolio of service contracts.
This role is pivotal in supporting the Suffolk and North
East Essex ICB to achieve its strategic priorities and plans to support the
development of NHS dental services, for a population of over one million.
This role will involve working closely with a variety of
partners and stakeholder across the Integrated Care System to support the
development of NHS dental services. You will also have the opportunity to
contribute to the improvement and support of the dental commissioning agenda.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are
looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for
this opportunity.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working in a team with responsibility for
commissioning pharmacy, optometry, dental, and vaccination services.
Several team members are responsible for the commissioning of NHS primary,
community, and secondary care dental services.
The role involves two key
aspects which are to lead a portfolio of dental contracts and be responsible
for contract management to support the delivery of high-quality dental
services.
The second aspect involves leading and delivering on a range of transformation/
commissioning projects, to support the delivery of outcomes relating in the ICB
dental strategy and plan.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board
(ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our population. This function is
commonly referred to as commissioning.
To do this, we work within a budget of around
£1.5 billion, which is set by NHS England, and work closely with local
government and the NHS providers in our area. Our performance is judged by how
well our local health and care system as a whole is working, including the
health outcomes of our communities.
The ICB has delegated some authority to the three
health and wellbeing alliances that operate in Suffolk and North-East Essex to
act on its behalf. This is to ensure that the needs of smaller, local areas are
addressed.
The ICB remains accountable for all of its functions, including
those it has delegated.
Local residents have a big role to play in the
operation of the ICB. We rely on the experiences and perspectives of our
communities to help shape our decision-making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are 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 job 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
The job description and person specification are 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 job 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
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- 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, but also in relation to management systems in the area.
Other
Essential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer, influencer and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Completer/Finisher
- Ability to travel routinely within the Suffolk and North East Essex footprint as required.
Autonomy/Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Experience
Essential
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Practical knowledge and experience of NHS contracts.
- Experience and track record of leading and managing complex initiatives in a fast moving and high-pressure environment
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- 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 groups.
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to all levels of the organisation confidently and effectively.
- Ability to establish and sustain excellent relationships with a variety of people.
- Experience of leading on change management and deploying effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to plan and implement new ways of working and to share knowledge and experience with other members of the team, to promote effective and productive working practices.
- 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 several courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Working knowledge of a range of Microsoft products with intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
Person Specification
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- 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, but also in relation to management systems in the area.
Other
Essential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
- Professional calm and efficient manner
- Effective organizer, influencer and networker
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
- Completer/Finisher
- Ability to travel routinely within the Suffolk and North East Essex footprint as required.
Autonomy/Freedom to Act
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Experience
Essential
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Practical knowledge and experience of NHS contracts.
- Experience and track record of leading and managing complex initiatives in a fast moving and high-pressure environment
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- 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 groups.
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to all levels of the organisation confidently and effectively.
- Ability to establish and sustain excellent relationships with a variety of people.
- Experience of leading on change management and deploying effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to plan and implement new ways of working and to share knowledge and experience with other members of the team, to promote effective and productive working practices.
- 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 several courses of action.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Working knowledge of a range of Microsoft products with intermediate keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
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.
