Commissioning Specialist (Market Development)
Agenda for Change Band 6
Job Overview
NHS Devon is seeking to recruit a Band 6 Commissioning Specialist with a focus on social care market development. The post-holder will be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that heads up the market development function. The team works through the commissioning cycle to identify current and future population demand for services and develop and enact commissioning plans to meet local population need. The role will work closely with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) contracting team to procure and manage a suite of contracts and will act as a key link between the ICB and the relevant provider organisations. The team prides itself on its ability to maintain and develop close and constructive working relationships with ICB colleagues, system partners and provider organisations, including during current times of challenge. We also help support wider system change, using our contracts and the relationships as enablers to delivery against medium to long-term priorities and driving forward service improvements and transformation to meet the needs of the Devon population. Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will work alongside the Market Development Manager to define the market development strategy for the ICB using population data to identify current and future needs required to shape the care market. Work with the ICB contracting team to actively manage a suite of existing contracts to ensure quality and value for money. Provider day to day relationship management to a range of providers. Use the commissioning cycle to identify commissioning gaps and opportunities to shape the market. Manage projects around subject specific areas e.g. intelligence gathering to support needs analysis. Participate in procurement processes. Work in close liaison with the local authorities to support joint contracting arrangements and identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships. Work with a range of functions and colleagues from across the ICB to support them in their work relating to the independent care market. Proactively engage with the market and system partners. Working for Our Organisation
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve people's health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable. Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality. About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of the county's NHS budget and develops a plan to improve people's health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve people's lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Experience
Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of stakeholder management. Comprehensive knowledge of project management. Expert knowledge of MS packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Further training or significant experience in specialist area. Evidence of continued professional development. Able to interpret guidance including contractual guidance. Previous experience in a similar role in the public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Previous experience of working with the independent social care market. Skills & Attributes
Skilled communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking – ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be several courses of action. Skills for project management. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Advanced skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software. Ability to work without supervision. Ability to work on own initiative and organise own and others workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales. Skills to be able to independently manage appropriate projects and tasks. Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Previous experience in project management and planning. Other
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Used to working in a busy environment. Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Commitment to continuing professional development. Professional calm and efficient manner. Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
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Agenda for Change Band 6
Job Overview
NHS Devon is seeking to recruit a Band 6 Commissioning Specialist with a focus on social care market development. The post-holder will be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that heads up the market development function. The team works through the commissioning cycle to identify current and future population demand for services and develop and enact commissioning plans to meet local population need. The role will work closely with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) contracting team to procure and manage a suite of contracts and will act as a key link between the ICB and the relevant provider organisations. The team prides itself on its ability to maintain and develop close and constructive working relationships with ICB colleagues, system partners and provider organisations, including during current times of challenge. We also help support wider system change, using our contracts and the relationships as enablers to delivery against medium to long-term priorities and driving forward service improvements and transformation to meet the needs of the Devon population. Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will work alongside the Market Development Manager to define the market development strategy for the ICB using population data to identify current and future needs required to shape the care market. Work with the ICB contracting team to actively manage a suite of existing contracts to ensure quality and value for money. Provider day to day relationship management to a range of providers. Use the commissioning cycle to identify commissioning gaps and opportunities to shape the market. Manage projects around subject specific areas e.g. intelligence gathering to support needs analysis. Participate in procurement processes. Work in close liaison with the local authorities to support joint contracting arrangements and identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships. Work with a range of functions and colleagues from across the ICB to support them in their work relating to the independent care market. Proactively engage with the market and system partners. Working for Our Organisation
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve people's health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable. Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality. About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of the county's NHS budget and develops a plan to improve people's health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve people's lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Experience
Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of stakeholder management. Comprehensive knowledge of project management. Expert knowledge of MS packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Further training or significant experience in specialist area. Evidence of continued professional development. Able to interpret guidance including contractual guidance. Previous experience in a similar role in the public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Previous experience of working with the independent social care market. Skills & Attributes
Skilled communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking – ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be several courses of action. Skills for project management. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Advanced skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software. Ability to work without supervision. Ability to work on own initiative and organise own and others workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales. Skills to be able to independently manage appropriate projects and tasks. Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Previous experience in project management and planning. Other
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Used to working in a busy environment. Strong adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Commitment to continuing professional development. Professional calm and efficient manner. Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
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