An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Commissioning Team in Childrens Services to support High Needs commissioning.
Main duties of the job
We have identified a need for additional specialist capacity to ensure that services commissioned from independent providers are achieving the best outcomes and getting the best value for money, with a particular focus on packages that are jointly funded with Great Yarmouth and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) or are considered to be high cost.
As the Childrens Health Specialist, you will use your post qualifying experience of Nursing/Health work to play a key part in providing specialist health knowledge and expertise to inform future commissioning decisions.
You will review individual packages of care and make recommendations on whether provision is meeting the child or young person’s needs and supporting outcomes in the most effective way, factoring in both quality and cost of provision.
You will work with Access to Resources and Commissioning Coordinators to negotiate packages of care where efficiencies are identified.
Our team and work culture is supportive; flexible hybrid working is a key feature of this role. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our different workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. As a result, it is important that you have good broadband connectivity if working from home.
About us
This is a part time position which can be worked flexibly.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Bowman, Team Manager on 01603 306322.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The High Needs and Sufficiency Commissioning Team has identified a need for additional specialist capacity to ensure that services commissioned from independent providers are achieving the best outcomes and getting the best value for money, with a particular focus on packages that are jointly funded with Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) and/or are considered to be high cost.
This role will play a key part in providing specialist health knowledge and expertise (in physical and mental health) to identify potentially unmet health needs and inform future commissioning decisions.
The post holder will review individual packages of care and make recommendations on whether provision is meeting individual children's needs and supporting outcomes in the most effective way, factoring in both quality and cost of provision.
They will work with Access to Resources and Commissioning Co-ordinators to negotiate packages of care where efficiencies are identified.
The post holder will not be undertaking direct work with children and young people, but will liaise with providers, children, young people and families to facilitate creative commissioning where current provision is not meeting need.
You may be expected to travel as part of your normal duties within Norfolk and, on some occasions, outside of Norfolk and will be responsible for your own transport arrangements to fulfil the requirements of the role.
The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check due to the post being in direct contact with children and vulnerable adults.
Person Specification
Experience
* A minimum of two years post qualifying experience in children and young people’s mental health, with substantial experience in health work and training relevant to this post.
* Experience of designing, reviewing and recommending evidence-based packages of care to meet children's health needs.
* Evidence of successful integrated working with multiple agencies to deliver outcomes for children and young people.
* Experience of arranging or commissioning specific provision for children and young people with health needs.
* Experience with physical disability, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Continuing Care.
* Experience of working in acute settings such as hospitals.
Qualifications
* Nursing or another Allied Health Profession Qualification.
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.
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working.
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