Head of Commissioning and Contracting - Provider Collaborative
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Fixed term for 12 months, maternity cover.
The East of England Provider Collaborative (EoE PC) is a collaboration of six NHS Trusts, established to manage the commissioning role and care pathway management of specialised mental health services.
The commissioning arrangements allow for effective population health management for specialised services. The structures put in place by the Collaborative enable consistent access thresholds, through a single point of access in each specialty, one aligned method for clinical delivery and a united agreement for outcomes that creates benefits for the population across the whole region.
The EoE PC has a delegated budget from NHSE of approximately £160 million to fund Children and Young People Mental Health (CYPMH), Adult Eating Disorder (AED), Secure and Perinatal services.
Interviews due to be held face to face on 28th February 2025 in Fulbourn, Cambridge.
Main duties of the job
* To have responsibility for the strategic development and operational management of regional commissioning and contracting arrangements for the East of England Provider Collaborative.
* To maintain and improve contractual performance within the delegated NHSE budget of circa £160m for delivering all speciality services.
* To be responsible for developing and implementing policies to underpin the Collaborative's commissioning and transformation objectives.
* To have a visible, positive and influential presence in the EoE mental health landscape, participating actively in regional collaborative forums.
* Establish processes and practice for:
- Needs analysis, strategic planning and service development.
- Contractual, financial and informational oversight.
* To lead on developing collaborative working with colleagues across the system, including other Provider Collaboratives, local, national and regional commissioners.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
Developing and embedding commissioning strategies, functions, structures, processes, and behaviours that support policy development, strategic planning, service delivery, and transformation.
Leading the development of collaborative commissioning relationships with Lead Providers, NHSE, and other functions within the Collaborative.
Ensuring that patient, care, and staff voices are heard and influential in setting commissioning objectives and shaping service pathways.
Leading the staff within the single commissioning function to develop the technical and behavioural skills and capabilities.
Ensuring that NICE guidance, as well as statutory functions, duties, and responsibilities are effectively fulfilled.
Contracting:
Lead on developing and implementing policies and processes for the management of contracts, ensuring EoE PC interests are fully reflected.
Ensure the Collaborative has in place appropriate sub-contracts with all service providers.
Lead and implement effective performance management arrangements for all contracts.
Ensure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation, health policies and procedures.
Develop and embed an effective Performance Outcomes Framework.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a relevant specialist area;
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development;
Experience
* Senior management experience of an NHS commissioning organisation.
* Expertise in financial management, contract negotiations, contract management and performance management.
* Excellent skills at partnership working and developing relationships.
* A track record of success in managing and delivering a number of complex initiatives simultaneously.
* Mental Health Commissioning expertise.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to travel across sites in the East of England area.
* Sitting for prolonged periods using a computer.
* Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
* Ability to work flexibly from the normal working pattern.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
£88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum pro rata
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