Job summary Band 6 Locality Commissioning Specialist, 37.5 hours per week Secondment opportunity until February 2026. NHS Devon is looking for a motivated and organised Band 6 Locality Commissioning Specialist to join our busy, small and friendly team in the North and East Locality. As part of a rolling programme of work, you'll take the lead on specific projects, collaborate closely with teams across the system and the ICB, including the Devon Commissioning and Delivery Unit, Population Health Team, and business partners in BI, finance, and PMO. In this role, you'll act as a subject matter expert for your area, ensuring that healthcare systems and services align with the NHS System Oversight Framework. You'll play a key part in restoring services, tackling backlogs, and accelerating progress toward strategic goals. Main duties of the job You will support implementation of strategic modernisation/service improvement, and commissioning strategies, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the locality team. Supporting the locality and LCP's including leading on developing and enhancing community development and empowerment. You will use all of your skills to support the Locality and be able to work in a flexible and matrix way across multiple areas to support the needs of the Locality, driving transformational change in local healthcare services for the specific needs of the population of North and East Devon. So, if you want to make a positive change to the health of individuals in North and East Devon we look forward to hearing from you. About us NHS Devon Integrated Care System 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 peoples 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 county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. For more information, visit ourwebsite www.onedevon.org.uk Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Duration 11 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 144-JW08-COO-25 Job locations NHS Devon ICB, Aperture House Rydon Lane, Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5SP Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Eligibility to Work in the UK Important Information NHS Devon does not currently hold a sponsorship license to support visa applications. We have been able to successfully meet our recruitment needs without the requirement for visa sponsorship. As such, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the appropriate legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who meet this requirement. Thank you for your understanding. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Eligibility to Work in the UK Important Information NHS Devon does not currently hold a sponsorship license to support visa applications. We have been able to successfully meet our recruitment needs without the requirement for visa sponsorship. As such, we are only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the appropriate legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who meet this requirement. Thank you for your understanding. Person Specification Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. 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. Experience of working across partnership organisations. Experience of engagement across different sectors; statutory and non-statutory. Desirable Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Communication Skills Essential 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. Analytical Skills Essential Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and 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 they may be a number of courses of action. Planning Skills Essential Advanced skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software. Autonomy / Freedom to Act Essential 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. Equality & Diversity Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Other Essential 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. Strong effective organiser. Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. Person Specification Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. 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. Experience of working across partnership organisations. Experience of engagement across different sectors; statutory and non-statutory. Desirable Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Communication Skills Essential 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. Analytical Skills Essential Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and 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 they may be a number of courses of action. Planning Skills Essential Advanced skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software. Autonomy / Freedom to Act Essential 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. Equality & Diversity Essential Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Other Essential 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. Strong effective organiser. Demonstrate a desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals. 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 NHS Devon Integrated Care Board Address NHS Devon ICB, Aperture House Rydon Lane, Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5SP Employer's website https://onedevon.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)