Job summary
The Assistant Commissioning Manager will:-
Support a Commissioning Manager and/or Head of Commissioning to manage a designated portfolio within a Commissioning Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services.
Support the planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management of the delegated portfolio to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organisation.
Support the overarching contract management and review, taking responsibility for specific pieces of work within commissioned services or contracts across the Directorate.
Utilise commissioning skills, supporting the Commissioning Manager to ensure appropriateness and consistency to deliver high quality, equitable services delivering improved outcomes for patients and value for money.
Plan, organise and coordinate directorate activities, including workshops, Commissioning Team meetings, stakeholder events and strategy sessions.
Coordinate work with Finance and Value colleagues, supporting the management of contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs).
Be accountable to the Commissioning Manager for their performance and provide advice and support to Heads of Commissioning and Assistant Directors of Commissioning for the commissioning of services within the portfolio and their allocated services or contracts.
Main duties of the job
As Assistant Commissioning Manager, you will work within the Welsh Kidney Network (WKN). Working within a diverse and changing portfolio of work aimed at the continual development of kidney care across Wales, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services. The role will:
support the commissioning of specific services or contracts within the portfolio.
support the review and coordination of contracts within the Directorate portfolio, guided by the senior team within the network
support the network to work with stakeholders to develop plans to improve quality and value across the delegated portfolio.
coordinate commissioning plans for the delegated portfolio and coordinate the development of service specifications and standards as required.
synthesise information from a range of sources to inform commissioning and contract management, preparing reports for committees, workshops and meetings.
Presenting detailed information to a range of audiences, including senior leaders, and stakeholders. You will work closely with the core Welsh Kidney Network team and lead clinicians, as well as with our colleagues across and within provider Health Boards, Welsh Government and the wider Joint Commissioning Committee.
We are looking for an individual who reflects our values of respect, trust, collaboration and excellence. Having previous experience of commissioning and project management skills will be an advantage.
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 improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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
Support the commissioning of specific services or contracts within the portfolio.
Support the review and coordination of contracts within the Directorate portfolio, guided by the Commissioning Manager and liaising with Assistant Directors as appropriate.
Support the directorate to work with stakeholders to develop plans to improve quality and value across the delegated portfolio.
Coordinate commissioning plans for the delegated portfolio and coordinate the development of service specifications and standards as required.
Synthesise information from a range of sources to inform commissioning and contract management, preparing reports for committees, workshops and meetings.
Presenting detailed information to a range of audiences, including senior leaders and stakeholders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the commissioning of specific services or contracts within the portfolio.
Support the review and coordination of contracts within the Directorate portfolio, guided by the Commissioning Manager and liaising with Assistant Directors as appropriate.
Support the directorate to work with stakeholders to develop plans to improve quality and value across the delegated portfolio.
Coordinate commissioning plans for the delegated portfolio and coordinate the development of service specifications and standards as required.
Synthesise information from a range of sources to inform commissioning and contract management, preparing reports for committees, workshops and meetings.
Presenting detailed information to a range of audiences, including senior leaders and stakeholders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge across a number of disciplines, e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience.
- Understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services.
Desirable
- Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of successfully working in a complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
- Contract and performance monitoring and management.
- Well-developed IT skills.
- Strong commissioning, contracting and performance management skills.
- Be able to evaluate and synthesise information and data from multiple complex sources.
- Leadership and management skills at a team level.
- Ability to relate to staff at all levels of the JCC and external organisations.
Desirable
- Finance and budget management skills.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge across a number of disciplines, e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience.
- Understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services.
Desirable
- Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of successfully working in a complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
- Contract and performance monitoring and management.
- Well-developed IT skills.
- Strong commissioning, contracting and performance management skills.
- Be able to evaluate and synthesise information and data from multiple complex sources.
- Leadership and management skills at a team level.
- Ability to relate to staff at all levels of the JCC and external organisations.
Desirable
- Finance and budget management skills.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
The Willowford
Unit G1, Main Avenue
Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd
CF37 5YL
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
