Neighbourhood Health Commissioning Lead

TheNeighbourhood Health Commissioning Lead provides senior leadership for the development and implementation of the Neighbourhood Health Delivery Model within a defined geography. The role translates ICB strategy and population health priorities into operational delivery, working with neighbourhood teams, providers and system partners to develop integrated, person-centred services. The post leads key areas of commissioning, including the development of multidisciplinary neighbourhood teams, joint commissioning arrangements, Better Care Fund oversight, market management and service development. It also supports performance, financial and governance oversight, promotes value for money and works across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Neighbourhood Health Delivery

Lead the development and implementation of the Neighbourhood Health Delivery Model within a defined geography.

Commissioning and service transformation

Lead commissioning approaches, service specifications, market management and procurement to establish integrated, multidisciplinary neighbourhood services.

Better Care Fund and joint commissioning

Provide leadership for the BCF and oversight of joint funding arrangements, including Section 75/76 and delegation agreements.

Partnership working

Work collaboratively with local authorities, providers, Primary Care Networks and the VCSEF sector to support integrated, person-centred delivery.

Performance and assurance

Support performance management, monitoring of outcomes, management of risks and reduction of unwarranted variation.

Financial and resource management

Manage delegated budgets and resources, support financial planning and ensure value for money and effective stewardship of public funds.

Population health and inequalities

Use commissioning and data-driven approaches to improve outcomes, reduce health inequalities and strengthen prevention and proactive care.

Operational leadership

Provide senior support for patient flow, UEC demand and winter planning, alongside leadership across teams, programmes and system partnerships.

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