Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Head of Commissioning. We are seeking to recruit a Head of Commissioning who can demonstrate strong strategic leadership, has a proven track record of excellence and has a passion for taking forward change.This post will play a key role in leading the commissioning across a portfolio of commissioned service providers within the Welsh and English health care system.The role will provide leadership, strategic and professional management of the commissioning agenda across Powys Teaching Health Board, providing expertise to support Directorates and Corporate Departments, and to ensure that Powys Teaching Health Board has effective processes in place for the robust commissioning of services for the Powys resident population.Powys Teaching Health Board covers the largest geographical area in NHS organisations in Wales, with a unique range challenges and opportunities. We employ approximately 2,500 staff and spend around £375 million every year on providing and commissioning health and wellbeing services to the population of Powys. This is a key role within the senior commissioning team, working with senior management and clinicians within the Health Board as well as with partner organisations.Main duties of the jobAre you an exceptional individual who can demonstrate strong strategic leadership, has a proven track record of commissioning, service development and quality improvement and has a passion for taking forward change? Have you a proven track record of successfully delivering your professional and leadership portfolio, preferably in a rural and integrated health and social care environment?Are you looking for a role where your natural leadership, drive and determination will shape the successful development, design and delivery of the commissioning portfolio for Powys Health Board working across NHS Wales and NHS England provider services?If so, then we can offer you a role as Head of Commissioning in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK stretching from the Brecon Beacons to the foothills of Snowdonia, from the Marches to the Cambrian Mountains.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usPowys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.ukDate posted10 July 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£59,857 to £69,553 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number070-AC080-0624-AJob locationsBronllys HospitalBreconLD3 0LUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesyou 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.Job descriptionPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to master's level or equivalentDetailed knowledge of NHS Wales and NHS England commissioning and contracting processesDetailed knowledge of funding mechanisms and financial flows in the NHSExtensive expertise, knowledge and understanding of business planning, budget setting, people management and quality improvementDesirableKnowledge of project and programme management techniquesDiploma in Healthcare PlanningExperienceEssentialWorking at senior managerial level within health or social careContracting and business case developmentLeading a teamCreating and sustaining positive relationships with staff and stakeholdersImplementing change and managing complex projectsUnderstanding of the political agenda around Health and Social CareAble to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive informationAbility to work on own initiativeUnderstanding of the importance of maintaining confidentialityAptitude and abilitiesEssentialHighly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levelsNegotiate and influence effectively with internal and external contactsAbility to interpret large amounts of complex information and make appropriate strategic and operational decisionsPossess excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skillsAbility to work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multi-disciplinary teamDemonstrable ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraintsAbility to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performancePerson SpecificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Additional informationEmployer detailsEmployer namePowys Teaching Health BoardAddressBronllys HospitalBreconLD3 0LUEmployer's websitehttps://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer namePowys Teaching Health BoardAddressBronllys HospitalBreconLD3 0LUEmployer's websitehttps://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)