Job Description

A fantastic opportunity to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board Planning & Partnerships Directorate has arisen and we are looking for a new addition to our Strategic Commissioning and Sustainability Team who can operate in the fast-paced and exciting environment.



2025 will see the creation of a new centralised commissioning function within the Health Board for continuing healthcare (CHC) and the postholder will play a key role in embedding the function within corporates services whilst continuing to maintain effective relationships and communication with clinical teams. You will need excellent communication, planning, commissioning and relationship skills to build this team in order to establish a robust individual patient commissioning function within the Health Board.



The post holder will play a key leadership role in ensuring that effective processes are in place for the Health Board to adhere to the all-Wales policies for Individual Patient Funding Requests (IPFR), Prior Approval and Medicines Top-ups. The post holder will also work with case managers and providers to ensure that continuing healthcare (CHC) placements are underpinned by robust contracting and performance management arrangements.



The post-holder will lead the Commissioning & Contracting function for the Health Board (HB). This will include the identification, co-ordination and development of contracting arrangements to ensure that the commissioned services are right for the HB's resident population. The post-holder will:

o Lead the procurement process of commissioned services from a range of providers (e.g. neighbouring HBs, Voluntary Sector, Independent Providers)



o Work independently; guided by broad and specific local and national guidelines in shaping, negotiating and monitoring the commissioning arrangements, linking these requirements to the HB's integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) to ensure high quality service models that reflect the needs of the resident population.



o Work with key stakeholders to develop performance monitoring systems to ensure agreed levels of contract activity are delivered



o Hold full line management responsibility for the team including recruitment, performance appraisals and absence management



o Deputise for Senior Management as required within their specific area of responsibility



We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.



As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.



You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.



There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.



We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.



Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.



If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.