Director of Specialised Commissioning
NHS England
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Job summary
The regional Director of Specialised Commissioning is a key member of the regional commissioning leadership function and will lead and be operationally accountable for the commissioning of retained specialised services for London. The postholder will manage the specialised services commissioning team as an integrated team also supporting ICBs in the commissioning of delegated services.
The post holder will act as system leader for specialised commissioning, working closely with the regional Director of Commissioning and the associate medical, nursing and finance directors for direct commissioning to ensure that services are high quality and are delivered efficiently, and enabling transformation. They will provide clear accountability for specialised commissioning and delivery across the region.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage the relationship with the providers of retained specialised services, within the region and manage the commissioning, contracting and quality assurance of those services, working through dedicated specialised commissioning teams.
They will support the Regional Director in working with and through ICSs in the region to improve quality and performance and secure the delivery of high quality, effective, efficient and integrated specialised services.
To play a key role in the senior management team for direct commissioning within the region and work closely with the Regional Director of Commissioning to exploit synergies across the range of direct commissioning functions.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
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Date posted
15 October 2024
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
£100,000 to £113,625 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-LON-6661226-E
Job locations
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington House
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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