Deputy Head of Commissioning; NWJCC

Overview

Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Deputy Head of Commissioning (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation. The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members.

We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest. Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget. In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations.

We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence-those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do. If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES.

• The Deputy Head of Commissioning will manage a designated portfolio within a Commissioning Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services.
• Manage the planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management of the delegated portfolio to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organisation.
• Lead on overarching contract management and review, taking oversight of the portfolio of contracts across the Directorate, utilising strong commissioning skills, collaborating with the Heads of Commissioning to ensure appropriateness and consistency to deliver high quality, equitable services delivering improved outcomes for patients and value for money.
• Work with Finance and Value colleagues to ensure contracts and Long-Term Agreements are fit for purpose and consistent.
• Be accountable to the Assistant Director of Commissioning for their performance and provide expert advice to the Director of Commissioning and their deputy on the commissioning of services within their delegated portfolio.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we're central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we're creating a space where everyone can thrive.

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