As a borough we are determined to provide outstanding physical and mental health and care services to help our residents lead healthy, fulfilling and independent lives. We believe in a 21st century adult health and social care service that makes the best use of our collective strengths and resource.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council and the South East London Integrated Care Board have come together to create an integrated approach to commissioning services within Greenwich Place, and this post will play a key role in this new approach.

About You

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced leader to fulfil the role of Head of Integrated Commissioning and System Development (portfolio: Working Age Adults with Disabilities & Complex Care).  The right candidate will lead the development and implementation of our integrated commissioning approach for adults in and across the Council and the NHS, which enables strong partnerships and high-quality services that support Greenwich residents to lead healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to service development, transformation, and re-design, to support continual service improvement.  You’ll know what best practice looks like in Adult Social Care and Health services and have the energy and enthusiasm to drive this agenda forward.

The Role

The postholder will work closely with the Associate Director of Integrated Commissioning & System Development (Adults - Disabilities & Mental Health) and Practitioners to lead on ensuring that all commissioned services deliver a person-centered, strengths-based approach that engages individuals in their care and support, promotes independence, choice and control and puts dignity at the heart of delivery. 

As Head of Integrated Commissioning and System Development, you’ll also be leading and/or supporting on:

• Partnership and co-production,
• Continued design and implementation of our integrated commissioning framework
• Incorporating appropriate governance structures, and which supports integrated, outcome focused approaches to health and care.
• Working collaboratively with the market and residents,
• Leading staff across the system to implement transformational change including further integration of health, care and other forms of support.
• Overseeing the delivery of approaches to commissioning that address personalisation and whole person pathways.

Working for Royal Greenwich

Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.

With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your career.  Our generous benefits package includes:

• Excellent pension scheme
• Innovative and supportive working culture with emphasis on professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 29 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment
• Ongoing professional development
• Vibrant Staff Networks
• Reduced rate gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses.

Join us and be part of making our vision for Health and Adults' Services and our Health and Wellbeing Strategy a reality.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.