Strategic Commissioning & Systems Development Lead

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Royal Greenwich Integrated Commissioning are recruiting for three Strategic Commissioning and System Development Leads to join our Health and Adult Services workforce for the portfolio areas of:

• Learning Disability Partnerships
• Mental Health & Complex care inc Physical Disability partnerships
• Transitions and Autism across Children's and Adult's

Join us to support a new vision for Health and Adults Services.

Royal Borough of Greenwich Adult Health and Social Care services collaborate with residents so they can live the best lives they can, by working together to identify strengths and support independence. We have developed a new long-term vision with the help of residents and partner organisations, which will build on all our strengths to support health, wellbeing, and independence. Our vision for Health and Adults' Services 2021 to 2024 is: Working together to live the best life you can in Royal Greenwich. We have also developed our Health and Care plan priorities which are overseen by the Healthier Greenwich Partnership. (See: Health and wellbeing strategy 2023 to 2028 | Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk)

Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services and rich in history. We are ambitious for our borough and proud of our vibrant, diverse communities, spanning Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south. Woolwich is undergoing an exciting transformation, with major regeneration projects underway, including the redesign of key public spaces, the creation of over 5,000 new homes, the revitalisation of historic sites like the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich Works and a new Leisure centre which will replace the Waterfront Leisure centre. With improved transport links (e.g. the Elizabeth line), as well as new retail, and cultural facilities, Woolwich is fast becoming a vibrant and connected hub.

We are looking for system leaders with experience in co-producing services with communities, excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and a desire to make a difference in Greenwich. You will represent both the Council and NHS as an integrated Commissioner. Through developing strong partnerships and utilising appropriate governance structures, you will lead the commissioning of high-quality services that support Greenwich people to lead healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives.

Among other duties, the postholder will lead on a specific portfolio area and ensure strategic development, clear priorities and targets for achievement that improve the lives of local residents. Working collaboratively with the market, residents and colleagues across the system, you will implement transformational change through commissioning for outcomes, including further integration of health, care, and other forms of support. You will have responsibility for delivering all commissioning activities in high value projects in your chosen portfolio area.

Join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding journey of empowering local residents. If you are ready to lead with impact, innovation, a strength-based approach and be one of the driving forces behind transformative change, apply today.

Greenwich are really proud of our new Integrated Commissioning team for Adults offering opportunities to work as part of our Integrated team on either NHS or Royal Borough of Greenwich employment contracts.

These roles are advertised across both the Council and NHS platforms, before applying please carefully consider which route is your preferred employment should you be successful. Your application route assumes you are fully aware of your preferred employment Terms and conditions. You should only apply through one route, all applications from both platforms will be reviewed.

The roles are advertised here NHS and RBG

Please view the Job description and Person specification for more information about this vacancy.

All candidates shortlisted for an interview may be subject to a skills test relevant to the role. Any skills tests will be scheduled for a time on the same day as the interview.

There will also be an opportunity to join a drop in session for any candidates wanting to find out more about the role or ask any questions. Please email commissioning- for details about joining the session.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.