Job summary Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship. NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West. The All Age Complex Continuing Care Service (AACCC) are looking for a motivated individual to lead our brokerage team in one of our three bases in Oxford, Reading or High Wycombe. Main duties of the job This role will be to co-ordinate a small team who source care for our AACCC team and to manage the lifecycle of a placement and or provision of care, from the initial request for a service, identifying and sourcing the most appropriate provider based on clinical need, outcome, cost and efficiency. Liaising with both the assessors and the provider, undertaking negotiations if necessary to ensure that the needs of the service user are appropriately met. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Marion Gelder on 0118 982 2900. About us NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West. We work collaboratively with partner organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS). Our key priorities are to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7 million people who live in our communities. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles. Our Values are: Respectful we are inclusive Impactful we make a difference Integrity we are kind and fair Leadership we encourage leadership Collaborative we work together in a positive way Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9482-ICB-5763TG Job locations Unipart Group Of Companies Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2PG Bath Road Reading RG30 2BA Easton Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1NH Job description Job responsibilities Managing the procurement, commissioning and contracting of care packages for those people found eligible for AACCCC. The post holder will support the AACCCC Commissioning Team in the provision of a professional procurement service to the ICB. Sourcing the appropriate cost effective placement of AACCCC clients in a variety of appropriate settings, in liaison with clients families and which meet client specific needs. Please see the attached Job Description for a full Job Summary. Job description Job responsibilities Managing the procurement, commissioning and contracting of care packages for those people found eligible for AACCCC. The post holder will support the AACCCC Commissioning Team in the provision of a professional procurement service to the ICB. Sourcing the appropriate cost effective placement of AACCCC clients in a variety of appropriate settings, in liaison with clients families and which meet client specific needs. Please see the attached Job Description for a full Job Summary. Person Specification Planning Skills Essential Skills for project management. Desirable Previous experience in project management and planning. Communication skills Essential Clear 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. Management Skills Essential 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. Analytical 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. Desirable Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action. Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification or degree level in a relevant discipline, for example Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent relevant work experience. Experience Essential Experience in procurement, purchasing and negotiating complex packages of care. Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Working knowledge of Microsoft. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Desirable Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Understanding of Care Services and their contribution to the current health setting, CQC and quality monitoring / safeguarding. Awareness of care requirements for service users and vulnerable people. Experience in communications. Person Specification Planning Skills Essential Skills for project management. Desirable Previous experience in project management and planning. Communication skills Essential Clear 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. Management Skills Essential 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. Analytical 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. Desirable Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action. Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification or degree level in a relevant discipline, for example Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent relevant work experience. Experience Essential Experience in procurement, purchasing and negotiating complex packages of care. Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Working knowledge of Microsoft. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Desirable Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Understanding of Care Services and their contribution to the current health setting, CQC and quality monitoring / safeguarding. Awareness of care requirements for service users and vulnerable people. Experience in communications. 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 Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB Address Unipart Group Of Companies Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2PG Employer's website https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)