Joint Health Commissioning Manager

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council and the ICB''s joint Health, Education and Social Care (HESC) unit supports a population of 700,000 people across the County. We are focussed on delivering the best life outcomes for every age group and every area of need. We are bringing our local authority and health commissioning of services together in a fresh approach to even better results for our residents.About the Role

As a member of the Health, Education and Social Care Start Well Team, the Joint Commissioning Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of our children and young people aged 0-18 (and up to 25 with a EHCP), with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health problems, Autism and Physical Disabilities.The Joint Commissioning Manager will be required to understand the population, their resources, needs, and aspirations, now and in the future. The post holder will be required to work with local people, and our organisational partners, to make the most effective use of local resources and develop solutions to meet needs and aspirations. The Joint Commissioning Manager will play a key role in supporting continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisations and communities in the future. The role will require close partnership working with local people, the BOB ICB and providers. This will achieve an evidence based, person-centred, place-based and outcomes focused approach.The post holder will lead on day-to-day commissioning activities, including developing commissioning intentions, managing risk and working with operational and support services to manage the commissioning cycle. The role will require you to learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths, whilst being a key player in the delivery of the Priority Action Plan following the SEND Local Area Inspection in 2023.The role is a 12-month secondment for colleagues within OCC or the BOB ICB.About you

Ideally you will have a relevant qualification or degree in Health, Education, Social Care or Commissioning (or equivalent experience). You will have previous experience of commissioning (preferable in local government or wider public sector including the NHS). You will have the ability to analyse needs, demands and gaps in services working with the data we have available, through research and engagement with our community and stakeholders (including partners). This will require you to have good communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to work in a collaborative way, resulting in the effective design of new or existing services. You will have experience of constructing reports, such as business cases, options appraisal and other associated reports. You will have a good understanding of project management and be able to develop detailed project plans including the management of these and appropriately escalate risks.We are also looking for:The ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.To be able to work flexibly in a fast paced and quickly changing environment.Able to negotiate with and influence others.Using a range of tools to support commissioning such as data analysis, cost modelling and associated Microsoft Applications.Rewards and benefits

Culture of flexible and hybrid workingTechnology to support agile working where role permitsUp to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidaysOption to ‘buy’ additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing supportMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%Enhanced family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelGreat learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing developmentOur commitment to

Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.For an informal discussion about the role please contact – Caroline Kelly (Lead Commissioner – Start Well) on 07526986062 or email caroline.kelly@oxfordshire.gov.ukIf you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: ..... full job details .....