Senior Strategic Commissioning Manager / Neighbourhood Liaison Manager

As a senior commissioning leader, you will: Support delivery of the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework and LNR Operating Model Lead the design and implementation of outcome-based contracts, ensuring clear accountability, performance metrics, and value for money. Provide professional expertise to the outcome of the business processes for the Department or Directorate. Formulate long term strategic plans, involving uncertainly, which may impact on the whole of the organisation. Be responsible for policy implementation and policy or service development for a service which impacts across the wider health econom Person specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Extensive knowledge of and expertise in specialisms relevant to function and role Proven and significant leadership experience Demonstrated expertise in a Healthcare environment Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisation Communication Skills Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others Analytical & Planning Skills Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues, create solutions and resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery