Director of Integrated Commissioning (LCR or Cheshire & Warrington)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Warrington / Liverpool, WA1 1QY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | D9493-26-0012 |
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Key Responsibilities Portfolio responsibilities may vary and adapt over time to respond to the needs and strategic priorities of the ICB/ICS. However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: Partnership Development and Collaboration Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, NHS providers, VCSE organisations, and community stakeholders. Facilitate joint working across health and care organisations to deliver integrated services and new models of working, for example innovative risk/gain share arrangements for pooled budgets, S75, BCF, and new governance arrangements with the relevant Local Authorities. Enable and support the CMPC and its ambitious Blueprint priorities, working with relevant Provider Chief Executives/Exec Teams to deliver new models of care and delivery. Lead officer / commissioner for the relevant NHS provider contracts, including annual planning round leadership, contract/performance management, escalation, specifications, pathways etc. This will also include specialised commissioning, out of area providers and Independent Sector providers. Neighbourhood and Locality Based Care Lead the strategic development and implementation of neighbourhood models of care, building on ICB framework to ensure it is consistent with national blueprint and drives innovation and ambition within Cheshire and Merseyside. This includes meeting the implementation and performance requirements of 25/6 NHSE Planning Guidance core components and national guidelines for 26/7 onwards. The postholders will work with and support the Programme Director Neighbourhood Health and Community Development to ensure that there is a single C&M Neighbourhood Health Framework and model of care, which responds to the national blueprint and delivers the key metrics. Ensure services are co-designed with communities and tailored to local needs, taking the lead strategic commissioning role for community services working with the CMPC and NHSE, driving consistency, quality and performance. Embed multidisciplinary leadership and integrated working at locality level. Work with Local Government and national bodies to consider opportunities for left shift models of care which deliver greater continuity for patients and remove pressure from secondary care. Health Equity and Prevention Drive initiatives that address health inequalities and wider determinants of health. Align local delivery with Core20PLUS5 priorities and prevention strategies. Promote community engagement and co-production to improve outcomes. Programme Delivery and Transformation Coordinate cross-cutting programmes (e.g., digital inclusion, workforce transformation) within a matrix environment. These will vary dependent on the Combined Authority footprint and other responsibilities pertinent to each role, with additional responsibilities for the ICBs strategy development, specialised commissioning, primary care and neighbourhood health centres/hubs. Support delivery of transformation projects that improve efficiency and quality. Lead ICB wide commissioning of strategic priorities (from ICB 5-year plan), reviewing best practice, local warranted variation and designing innovative models of care that improve outcomes and performance. Monitor progress and ensure alignment with the NHS 10-Year Plan and local devolution ambitions. In partnership with Clinical and Finance and Contracting Directorates, take the strategic commissioning lead for areas of transformation and / performance, where commissioning expertise is needed at a very senior level. Governance and Assurance Contribute to integrated governance arrangements across boroughs. Provide assurance on programme performance, risk management, and compliance. Support pooled funding and value-based commissioning approaches. Data and Performance Monitoring Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and track progress. Identify areas for improvement and support recovery plans where needed. Ensure transparency and accountability in reporting outcomes. On Call All posts at Band 9 and above will be required to participate in the on-call rota. Key Deliverables Aligned to NHS Priorities Strategic Priority Key Deliverables Model ICB Blueprint: streamlined planning, commissioning at scale,population health, partnership working Streamline system planning and commissioning to improve population health and drive collaborative delivery. Neighbourhood HealthServicesand INTs Implementation of integrated,accessibleand community-based care and leadership across places Lead NHS Provider Oversight and Performance Management Provide strategic leadership and assurance for the performance of NHS providers across the system, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care. This includes monitoring clinical, operational, and financial performance, supporting continuous improvement, addressing variation, and working collaboratively with providers and regulators to deliver sustainable, high-performing services that meet the needs of the population Integrated System Delivery Cross-cutting matrix delivery across ICB functionsto improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities and enhance service efficiency Major Service Change and Service Reconfiguration Lead the Design and Delivery of Major Service Changes:Oversee the end-to-end development and implementation of major service reconfigurations, ensuring alignment with national policy, clinical best practice, and local population health needs. Impact Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:Establishclear metrics and evaluation frameworks tomonitorthe impact of service changes, ensuring continuous improvement and the delivery of intended benefits. Prevention and Inequalities Place-level strategies embedded in Core20PLUS5 and wider determinants Use population health data to target variation and deliver interventions that reduce inequalities. Strategic Commissioning Provide oversight and leadership for the full spectrum of commissioning responsibilities, including primary care, acute, community, specialised, strategic, and individual commissioning. Ensure that commissioning decisions are evidence-based, outcomes-focused, and aligned with population health needs, delivering integrated, high-quality, and sustainable services across the health and care system. Collaboration with Local Government Strong interface withcombined authorityandlocalcouncils Digital and Data-Driven Planning Enable shared care records and analytics at neighbourhood level Culture, Leadership & OD Champion compassionate, inclusive, and values-based leadership. Lead system-wide organisational development programmes. Embed psychological safety, wellbeing, and staff engagement as cultural norms. Integrated System Delivery Cross-cutting matrix delivery across ICB functions to improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities and enhance service efficiency The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder can expect to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required. Further, over time it is likely the remit and requirements of the role will evolve, and the post holder will be expected to adjust their working approach and style to accommodate these. As a new post within the organisation, to reflect the above, it is expected that this job description would be reviewed regularly, by agreement.