Head of Commissioning

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Head of Commissioning on a 3 months contract with a possibility of further extension.

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Main purpose of the role:

To develop integrated learning disability strategy and services. Working with contracted providers to deliver the best outcomes to residents with a learning disability and carers Manage a small team of commissioning staff.

Main responsibilities:

Manage a team of commissioning staff and associated commissioning budgets
Design, develop and implement commissioning strategies, market position statements and transformation plans across the ECHS Department for education, adult social care, children's social care, public health and housing and integrated children's community services
Provide strong and effective leadership to transformation programmes to ensure the implementation of commissioning visions and delivery plans
Work with SELICB and other local NHS Trusts and providers as well as with schools, colleges, and housing providers to develop integrated services.
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in respect of services in relation to commissioning
Develop and implement contracting mechanisms which deliver quality services and measurable outcomes as well as Best Value

Requirements:
Strong understanding of commissioning and procurement
Knowledge of the range of issues pertaining to commissioning education, housing, care and health services
Understanding of the key issues facing local government
Understanding of the wider integration agenda with Health and other partners
Knowledge of the commissioning cycle and best practice in commissioning

If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call Inesa directly.

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