Deputy Head of Commissioning - MHLDVG - INTERNAL TO NHS WALES

Job overview

Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee

Position: Deputy Head of Commissioning (NWJCC)

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You 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

This post is secondment for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.