Senior Commissioning Manager Health and Care Portsmouth

We are looking for a Senior Commissioning Manager to help shape and deliver integrated health and care services in Portsmouth. The role is part of the joint commissioning function between the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Neighbourhoods Team and Portsmouth City Council Adult Social Care. You will lead commissioning and transformation programmes that improve community care, support independence and deliver better outcomes for local people. Your portfolio will include services funded through the Better Care Fund, rehabilitation and reablement, admission avoidance and hospital discharge pathways. You will bring experience of local care commissioning and leading change across organisations, alongside strong analytical, communication and programme management skills. You will be confident working independently, building effective partnerships and turning complex evidence into practical plans and measurable improvements. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic commissioning with tangible local impact, contributing to NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight's work to develop integrated neighbourhood care, reduce inequalities and make the best use of available resources., You will provide senior commissioning leadership for community health and care pathways in Portsmouth, working closely with NHS, council, primary care, community and voluntary sector partners. Your main duties will include:

• Leading elements of the Better Care Fund commissioning cycle, working with finance and performance colleagues to ensure decisions are informed by evidence and local needs.
• Developing integrated care pathways, including rehabilitation, reablement, admission avoidance, discharge and intermediate care services.
• Leading commissioning and transformation programmes from assessment and planning through to implementation and evaluation.
• Using population health intelligence, service activity, financial information and patient experience to identify priorities and improve services.
• Developing service specifications, business cases and commissioning options, supporting procurement and ensuring value for money.
• Maintaining oversight of delivery, budgets, performance, risks and benefits, with clear reporting to senior leaders and programme boards.
• Building effective partnerships and involving patients, carers and communities in service development.
  
  NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) is one of the largest ICB's in England, serving a population of over 2 million people. Working alongside our NHS providers, local authorities and wider partners, we are committed to improving health outcomes, tackling inequalities and delivering sustainable, high-quality health and care services.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, and all our colleagues can reach their full potential.

We offer competitive benefits, flexible working and a positive team atmosphere.