PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Transformation Manager of Planned and Specialised Care Commissioning will work closely with the Associate Director and Head of Planned and Specialised Care Commissioning, directors and senior managers for their area (internally and externally) to ensure oversight and delivery of joint responsibilities. They will lead in the areas of: Supporting the development and the delivery of the strategy for Planned and Specialised Care including Cancer, that in turn delivers the outcomes required for the people of Somerset when accessing care. Support and lead on the delivery of the transformation agenda for pathways of care for Planned, Specialised and Cancer Care. The postholder will support the Associate Director and Head of Planned and Specialised Care Commissioning in developing and delivering the commissioning, service re-design and transformation in all areas of Planned, Specialised and Cancer Care, working collaboratively with system partners. The Transformation Manager will be responsible for ensuring that transformation delivery plans are developed, maintained and delivered, in line with organisational governance arrangements, to support effective service redesign, commissioning and performance management in partnership with system colleagues. The Transformation Manager will also support the Associate Director in work relating to their assigned locality, specifically around place-based commissioning at a neighbourhood level. The Transformation Manager will support collaborative working across organisational boundaries by building strong and trusting relationships with key system partners to improve outcomes for the population of Somerset. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES OF THE ROLE: Working with all directorates within the ICB and with partners across the system, ensuring a good understanding of local need and best practice in respect of all commissioned services in line with agreed priorities for Somerset. To lead on pathway development, ensuring a whole systems approach is undertaken and supporting the delivery of programmes of work identified To deputise for the Associate Director or Head of Planned and Specialised Care Commissioning in their absence as appropriate. To identify and implement agreed priorities in conjunction with local partners and in line with national requirements To contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plans and business objectives of the ICB and ICS To ensure commissioning arrangements are managed within the financial resources agreed, and in line with local and national procurement policy To ensure commissioning arrangements delivers key national and ICB priorities agreed through the annual planning process To support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme project plans, and to produce and present reports as required To project manage designated programmes of work To develop and maintain highly collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to maintain full engagement at all stages To use effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills with stakeholders to commission services effectively, including the development of appropriate Key Performance Indicators. Working with contracting colleagues to ensure key deliverables are monitored and necessary actions taken where issues are identified Working with quality and safety colleagues to ensure key quality and safety standards for mental health are monitored and necessary actions taken where issues are identified To interpret and implement relevant policies, strategies and guidelines To assist in the development of operational plans for the ICB To work with partners to investigate and respond to patient queries relating to ICB commissioned services, as well as supporting the implementation of service improvements where systemic issues are identified. To provide and receive information and reports including presenting information to internal and external stakeholders To support the identification of key risks facing commissioned services and ensure that appropriate risk management, mitigation and reporting arrangements are put in place Provide support to the Associate Director within their designated locality to enable localities to focus on the development of models of care, working in partnership with the quality and primary care teams within the ICB to ensure models and pathways adopt best practice. As directed by the Associate Director, develop and implement joint commissioning and co-commissioning in relevant area of responsibility or locality area to deliver the greatest benefit to the people of Somerset. Support the production of commissioning plans in line with national and local timescales and are monitored regularly and appropriately. Engage with wider stakeholders and the Somerset population on how programmes of work are co-designed and co-produced, working closely with the Communications and Engagement team. Provide expertise in designated area of commissioning responsibility and support the development of the team, encouraging the adoption of an inclusive and supportive working environment. Work with a range of stakeholders including patients and providers, clinicians and colleagues both within the organisation and externally, and across appropriate levels of seniority. Develop, lead and maintain highly collaborative relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders, including the regulator, to secure full engagement at all stages of the programme of work. Work with staff and clinicians across the system to ensure that policy is embedded throughout the organisation and that the impact on other functions is identified and addressed in a developmental and integrated way. Use effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to enable effective change management with stakeholders at all levels who may hold differing and contentious views. Identify areas of opportunity for efficiency and productivity pathway improvements that contribute to the overall financial plan within the system. Develop, monitor, implement and evaluate programme project plans and produce comprehensive reports. Matrix work with other Locality and Transformation teams and relevant teams/individuals across the ICB and the system. The role is responsible for dealing with, or advising on, highly confidential information and explaining highly complex, highly sensitive and potentially unwelcome information to a wide range of audiences while overcoming significant barriers to resistance. The portfolio will be regularly reviewed by the Associate Director and Director of Localities and Strategic Commissioning and the focus, priorities and portfolio will be adapted to meet organisational and service needs. Operational Responsibility The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. Financial and Physical Resources Responsibility Budget holder for programme or project. Human Resources Responsibility Day to day management; teaching, devise training, development programmes as major job responsibility/ line manager for function/department. Manages team; develops project training programmes/ line manager if appropriate. Information Management Responsibility Records generated information. Updates programme records. Ensuring information systems are fit for purpose, adapting and developing where appropriate to meet system specifications Planning and Organisation Responsibility Plan and organise broad range of complex activities; formulates, adjusts plans, or strategies/formulate long-term strategic plans, involving uncertainty, may impact across the whole organisation. Develops a range of plans/long term strategic plans for performance and service. Improvement in new areas across organisations. Policy and Service Development Responsibility Responsible for policy implementation, development for Commissioning area of responsibility. Develops policies for implementation of specialist programmes across the organization or service area. Research and Development Responsibility Regularly undertake research and development activity. Undertakes audits/surveys related to programme. Freedom to act Required to work autonomously with minimal supervision and guidance, using own judgement. Interprets NHS policy and strategy for the programme of work. The postholder will be required to use their own initiative and act independently in decision making, judgements, formulation of plans and approaches. Analytical and Judgmental Responsibility Complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options/highly complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options. Makes decisions on a range of complex/highly complex issues where there may be more than one course of action; interprets national guidance; expert in their field. Communication Responsibility Provides and receives highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information. Agreement or co-operation required; Presents complex, sensitive, or contentious information to large groups. Persuades board, senior managers of the importance of the initiative/programme. Negotiate with and motivate on project delivery, including linking in with other initiatives.