Deputy Director of Complex Care - Strategic Commissioning

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:

• to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare


• tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access


• enhance productivity and value for money


• 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.
We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, caring status or neurodiversity., 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., · 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.
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Working for our organisation
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:

• to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare


• tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access


• enhance productivity and value for money


• 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., Applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our role profile requirements will be shortlisted for interview. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances please ensure you quote your application reference number.
Please ensure you check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. Invitations for interview are sent by email only, so it is important that you monitor your emails once you have submitted an application online. If you have not heard from us within a month of the closing date you should presume that you have not been shortlisted.
If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the organisation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Depending on the role a Criminal Records check may be required, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.