Commissioning Officer

Help shape high-quality care for some of the most vulnerable people across North Central London. We are looking for an organised, proactive and compassionate Commissioning Officer to join our Complex Individualised Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by securing high-quality, timely and cost-effective care packages for children, young people and adults with complex health and care needs. Working closely with clinical teams, local authorities, providers, hospitals and families, you will coordinate the commissioning of individual packages of care that promote positive outcomes while ensuring value for money. You'll build strong partnerships, negotiate with providers, manage competing priorities and contribute to the continuous improvement of commissioning processes across the service.,

• Coordinate the commissioning of high-quality, timely and cost-effective packages of care for children and adults with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, hospital discharge teams, local authorities, care providers, patients and families to secure appropriate placements.
• Negotiate care package costs with providers, ensuring value for money while meeting assessed needs and maintaining quality standards.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective commissioning and service delivery.
• Manage commissioning, funding and provider queries, ensuring contracts, documentation and records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain patient and commissioning information using relevant systems, ensuring compliance with organisational policies
• Participate in multi-agency meetings, contributing to care planning and safe, timely discharge arrangements.
• Use sound judgement to resolve complex issues, escalate concerns appropriately and support safeguarding responsibilities.
• Prioritise a varied workload, respond to changing demands and contribute to continuous service improvement to achieve positive outcomes for individuals.
  
  This varied role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, relationship building and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll be supported by an experienced team committed to collaboration, learning and delivering person-centred care.
If you're passionate about improving people's experiences, have excellent organisational skills and enjoy working with a wide range of partners, we'd love to hear from you.

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.