Strategic Commissioning Manager

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., This is a secondment or fixed term opportunity to cover maternity leave for 12 months. The postholder will support the team in the negotiation, development, and documentation, as well as the oversight and management of healthcare contracts within the team's scope. The role will support the ICB to operate an effective and high-quality contract management & oversight function that considers national and local commissioning priorities and plans. The postholder will be required to provide a high level of technical expertise and structure to the contracting process, ensuring it is communicated & implemented in the organisation. This will involve supporting the development and implementation of systems and processes to underpin robust contract management & reporting. The role involves operating in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment that requires the highest level of interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to ensure delivery of objectives. The postholder will ensure the creation, updating, and timely issuing of all contracting documentation in line with appropriate legislation, ICB policies, and standing instructions. The role will also lead the contracting for services, service transfers, & changes & provide strategic leadership and management of all activities to ensure we have robust, effective contracts that deliver the ICB's core priorities. There will be a requirement to work collaboratively with other Heads of Service to deliver the overarching objectives., The post holder will be required to work in one of our central London offices at least once a week and will be able to work flexibly from home on other days of the week. This role will be responsible for providing support to the Head of Business Processes to deliver their responsibilities related to all contracting matters including but not limited to the following:
• Delivery of the function as set out earlier within this document and the delivery of efficiencies and planning activities required by the team.
• Overseeing the creation, updating and issuing of all contracting and other documentation in line with appropriate legislation and ICB policies and standing instructions.
• Oversight of the reporting of activity, performance, quality and finances in collaboration with other teams and putting in place effective plans to tackle issues that arise.
• Leading on the contracting for services, service transfers and changes of services, often requiring the postholder to work in a matrix manner across teams, organisations and functions.
• Ensuring we meet all our obligations with respect to management of contracts including timely signature of all documentation.
• Leadership and management of all activities required to ensure we have robust, effective contracts that are delivering the ICB's core priorities.
Working for our organisation The post holder will be required to work in one of our central London offices at least once a week and will be able to work flexibly from home on other days of the week. This role will be responsible for providing support to the Head of Business Processes to deliver their responsibilities related to all contracting matters including but not limited to the following:
• Delivery of the function as set out earlier within this document and the efficiencies and planning activities required by the team.
• The creation, updating and issuing of all contracting and other documentation in line with appropriate legislation and ICB policies and standing instructions.
• Reporting of contract activity, performance, quality and finances in collaboration with other teams and putting in place effective plans to tackle issues that arise.
• Leading on the contracting for services and changes of services, often requiring the postholder to work in a matrix manner across teams, organisations and functions.
• Ensuring we meet all our obligations with respect to the management of contracts including timely signature of all documentation.
• Leadership and management of all activities required to ensure we have robust, effective contracts that are delivering the ICB's core priorities.
• Operational input to other related projects including service transformation programmes, changes, procurements, consultations and all other items that impact on our portfolio., 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.