Deputy Director of Complex Care - Strategic Commissioning inIslington inIslington PUBLISHED 31 MAY 2024

North Central London's population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change.
Job summary

The Deputy Director of Complex Care - Strategic Commissioning, is a pivotal role, leading the future development of the health and care market across NCL on behalf of the ICB.

The post holder will work in collaboration with system partners to shape the future of care provision and influence the shaping of the market with colleagues from across London and beyond.

The post holder will lead the development of creative commissioning solutions, which are high quality and value for money.

This role is ideally suited to an individual who has the ambition, drive, and courage to transform the health care market, ensuring we meet the needs of our residents, through delivering the aims of our organisation.

The role provides an amazing opportunity for individuals who are committed to developing their career and aspire to secure a Directorship in the near future.

Please note that priority will be given to NCL ICB employees who are affected by change.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development of commissioning strategies which will deliver improved value for money through stratification of pricing, preferred provider frameworks, PHB's and Dynamic purchasing approaches (related to commissioning for adults)

Strategic lead for Market development within the care sector

To lead the brokerage function to commission health care for complex adults, ensuring VFM and high-quality placements

Develop and lead systems to ensure a robust quality assurance approach is in place across the directorate to assess and monitor all providers

Lead the enhanced care in care homes (EHCH) agenda, including transference of approach to other sectors.

Develop and embed IFR & PHB systems and processes across NCL

Deputise for the Director of Complex Care, leading key workstreams on behalf of the Directorate.

Please refer to Job description for fuller details.

About us

On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.

ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs:o to improve outcomes in population health and healthcareo tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and accesso enhance productivity and value for moneyo help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

North Central London's population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions - or buys - on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims.

NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning regulation
Desirable

  • Financial background
  • Clinical qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of leading the strategic development of complex care commissioning
  • Extensive experience of working with and developing the care market
  • Good understanding of Continuing Healthcare National Framework and the impact relating to both cost and quality.
  • Significant experience of working at 8C or above
  • Experience of developing and delivering business strategies
  • Experience of developing quality strategies
Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to successfully manage dealing with contentious or sensitive issues e.g. market negotiations, financial differences of opinion
  • Ability to manage aggressive/antagonistic behaviour
  • Communication with varied range of stakeholders e.g. providers, councils, MPs, members of the public
  • Ability to manage several complex data sets, analysis and draw conclusions
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning regulation
Desirable

  • Financial background
  • Clinical qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of leading the strategic development of complex care commissioning
  • Extensive experience of working with and developing the care market
  • Good understanding of Continuing Healthcare National Framework and the impact relating to both cost and quality.
  • Significant experience of working at 8C or above
  • Experience of developing and delivering business strategies
  • Experience of developing quality strategies
Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to successfully manage dealing with contentious or sensitive issues e.g. market negotiations, financial differences of opinion
  • Ability to manage aggressive/antagonistic behaviour
  • Communication with varied range of stakeholders e.g. providers, councils, MPs, members of the public
  • Ability to manage several complex data sets, analysis and draw conclusions
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.

Employer details

Employer name

North Central London Integrated Care Board
Address

Laycock PDC

Laycock Street

Islington

N1 1TH

Employer's website
Job summary

The Deputy Director of Complex Care - Strategic Commissioning, is a pivotal role, leading the future development of the health and care market across NCL on behalf of the ICB.

The post holder will work in collaboration with system partners to shape the future of care provision and influence the shaping of the market with colleagues from across London and beyond.

The post holder will lead the development of creative commissioning solutions, which are high quality and value for money.

This role is ideally suited to an individual who has the ambition, drive, and courage to transform the health care market, ensuring we meet the needs of our residents, through delivering the aims of our organisation.

The role provides an amazing opportunity for individuals who are committed to developing their career and aspire to secure a Directorship in the near future.

Please note that priority will be given to NCL ICB employees who are affected by change.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development of commissioning strategies which will deliver improved value for money through stratification of pricing, preferred provider frameworks, PHB's and Dynamic purchasing approaches (related to commissioning for adults)

Strategic lead for Market development within the care sector

To lead the brokerage function to commission health care for complex adults, ensuring VFM and high-quality placements

Develop and lead systems to ensure a robust quality assurance approach is in place across the directorate to assess and monitor all providers

Lead the enhanced care in care homes (EHCH) agenda, including transference of approach to other sectors.

Develop and embed IFR & PHB systems and processes across NCL

Deputise for the Director of Complex Care, leading key workstreams on behalf of the Directorate.

Please refer to Job description for fuller details.

About us

On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.

ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs:o to improve outcomes in population health and healthcareo tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and accesso enhance productivity and value for moneyo help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

North Central London's population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions - or buys - on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims.

NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning regulation
Desirable

  • Financial background
  • Clinical qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of leading the strategic development of complex care commissioning
  • Extensive experience of working with and developing the care market
  • Good understanding of Continuing Healthcare National Framework and the impact relating to both cost and quality.
  • Significant experience of working at 8C or above
  • Experience of developing and delivering business strategies
  • Experience of developing quality strategies
Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to successfully manage dealing with contentious or sensitive issues e.g. market negotiations, financial differences of opinion
  • Ability to manage aggressive/antagonistic behaviour
  • Communication with varied range of stakeholders e.g. providers, councils, MPs, members of the public
  • Ability to manage several complex data sets, analysis and draw conclusions
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning regulation
Desirable

  • Financial background
  • Clinical qualification
Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of leading the strategic development of complex care commissioning
  • Extensive experience of working with and developing the care market
  • Good understanding of Continuing Healthcare National Framework and the impact relating to both cost and quality.
  • Significant experience of working at 8C or above
  • Experience of developing and delivering business strategies
  • Experience of developing quality strategies
Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to successfully manage dealing with contentious or sensitive issues e.g. market negotiations, financial differences of opinion
  • Ability to manage aggressive/antagonistic behaviour
  • Communication with varied range of stakeholders e.g. providers, councils, MPs, members of the public
  • Ability to manage several complex data sets, analysis and draw conclusions
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.

Employer details

Employer name

North Central London Integrated Care Board
Address

Laycock PDC

Laycock Street

Islington

N1 1TH

Employer's website


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