Assistant Director of Commissioning
- NHS
- Full Time
- Pontypridd
- 80698.00 - 92984.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) in April 2024 and a period of organisational change and development, we are seeking exceptional senior leaders to join our team.
The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven Health Boards in Wales, with independent Chair and Lay Members, supporting collaborative commissioning across Wales. With around 120 staff based in Treforest and Mold, we commission approximately £1.14bn of services, spanning NHS 111, ambulance services, specialised services for rare diseases and conditions, and mental health.
Our vision is to be the Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes for the population of Wales.
This senior leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape national service strategy, commissioning, planning and delivery at scale. The postholder will provide expert leadership across complex portfolios, working closely with Health Boards, the wider NHS (in Wales and England), Welsh Government and other partners to ensure services deliver measurable patient outcomes and are safe, effective, high quality, affordable and equitable.
We are looking for individuals who bring strong system leadership, analytical thinking and collaborative skills, and who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration and excellence, placing patients, quality and outcomes at the heart of everything they do.
Main duties of the job
Be accountable for the leadership and day-to-day management of the delegated portfolio and its work programmes.
Lead the development of commissioning strategies and plans for the services included within the remit of the role, working with the Deputy Director of Commissioning and other Assistant Directors to ensure alignment of plans and portfolio inclusions in the Integrated Medium Term Plan reflects the Directorate and wider JCC commissioning priorities and plans.
Provide highly complex, expert and specialist advice to the Director and Deputy Director of Commissioning on service strategy and planning, performance, commissioning, delivery and clinical models of commissioned services within the delegated portfolio.
To work with stakeholders/providers, commissioning Health Boards/Trusts, Welsh Government and NHS Wales's officials as appropriate to contribute to the development of policies, strategies and plans that have quality improvement, patient and population and Prudent Care principles at their heart.
Ensure that commissioning plans are in place for all services included within the delegated portfolio and ensure service specifications and standards are in place, developing these where necessary.
Support the delivery of the commissioning of services within the delegated portfolio and manage within the allocated budget for the services, likely to be in excess of £200m dependent on the portfolio.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential;whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Level or equivalent level of experience/ knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning.
- In-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines, e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience over extended period.
- Detailed understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services.
Desirable
- Clinical qualification in the area of delegated responsibility, e.g. paramedic for ambulance, nursing/social work for Mental Health.
- Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at senior level in a large and complex organisation
- Evidence of successfully working in a highly complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders
- Contract and performance monitoring and management
Desirable
- Experience of working within Commissioning in Wales
- Experience of managing teams through organisational change
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrable ability to influence at senior levels, and manage and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrate a constructive and creative approach to problem solving
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to work within complex governance systems where potential conflicts of interest exist and where conflicting data or perspectives exist.
Desirable
- Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Motivated, self-starter with a commitment to the values of NHS Wales and a passion for providing high quality care for patients
- Articulate with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and management skills at a team, organisational and partnership level.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
NWJCC Willowford or Media Point
Treforest Industrial Estate or Mold
Treforest or Mold
CF37 5YL
United Kingdom
