About this role
Job summary
The Elective Reform Commissioning Support Manager is responsible for managing defined projects that support the delivery of the commissioning and performance elective care services. Working within an agreed framework, the post holder will lead project planning, delivery and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered to time, quality and cost.
The role requires strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across teams and partner organisations to support the successful implementation of strategy in line with national policy, system priorities and organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for commissioning and performance of individual elective care services in line with ICB and national strategies and policies and using an MDT approach Lead on development of defined areas of the strategy, needs assessments, commissioning policies, commissioning intentions and planning processes in those defined areas, working across the elective care team Ensure the services being commissioned in the defined portfolio meet the needs of residents in KM, working closely with a wide range of colleagues to ensure integration. Contribute to ensuring PSR-compliance, delivering VFM and managing performance of providers against the contract. Owner of some strategic relationships with partners, formulating and delivering against a commissioning strategy. Ensure delivery of defined and relevant ICB Statutory duties Responsible for supporting defined parts of the planning cycle and assurance of progress and outcomes Work across the wider team to share and manage workload across the team flexibly. On a rota basis responsible for the management of the elective care inbox On a rota basis responsible for the management of the blueteq system for approving individual funding requests
About us
We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.
Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.
We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.
We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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Person Specification
Personal Values Essential
Commitment to the principles of public life, NHS values, the NHS People Plan and ICB values Include behaviours that demonstrate the ICB values- caring for all, including everyone, building trust, doing what is right, and being courageous.
Qualifications and Experience Essential
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Experience of working in a commissioning setting Project management or equivalent qualification/experience. Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment. Evidence of continued professional development Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Attributes Essential
Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders. Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Ability to analyse complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
Competencies Essential
Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership).
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.
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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 NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Address Gail House
Maidstone
ME15 6NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)