About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex health needs? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Commissioning Officer (Children and Young People) to join the All Age Continuing and Complex Care Team at Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust.
In this rewarding role, you will help shape and commission high-quality, person-centred services, ensuring children and young people receive the right care, in the right place and at the right time.
Working closely with local authorities, NHS providers and wider system partners, you will support the commissioning, contracting and quality assurance of Children's Continuing Care and other health-funded care packages. You will contribute to service development, effective commissioning processes and the delivery of high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes and value for money.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, support personal health budgets and strengthen integrated working across health and social care.
We welcome candidates with commissioning, contracting or complex care experience who share our commitment to collaboration, inclusion and delivering high-quality care for children and young people.
Main duties of the job
Support the commissioning, contracting and quality assurance of Children's Continuing Care and other health-funded care packages. Develop and monitor contracts, service level agreements and provider performance. Work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, providers and stakeholders to improve services and outcomes. Contribute to the development of care pathways, procurement processes and integrated commissioning arrangements. Support the delivery and monitoring of personal health budgets and self-directed support. Ensure robust governance, funding oversight and effective management of individualised care packages. Analyse complex information and provide recommendations to support commissioning decisions and service improvements. Represent the CYP Complex Care Team at funding panels, meetings and working groups. Support transition planning between children's and adult services in line with national frameworks and best practice. Monitor budgets and expenditure, supporting financial planning and value for money. Maintain effective relationships with providers and stakeholders and support audits, service reviews and performance monitoring. Deputise for senior colleagues as required and contribute to the development of the Complex Care Team.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Prince 2 or similar project management qualification
Experience Essential
Previous experience of contract management and commissioning health services. Experience of managing or commissioning complex care packages Knowledge of effective budget management including resource planning
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Good understanding and knowledge of commissioning, procurement and contracting including of the commissioning cycle Knowledge of the provider market and recent policy in respect of Continuing Care and health and social care services for children, young people Ability to analyse and interpret information and evaluate issues Ability to prioritise and manage own workload to deliver required outcomes and to contribute to the overall improvement of services Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail Sensitive in managing complex communications with the public
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 Central London Community Health Trust
Address Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
15 Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)