Head of Urgent Care Commissioning

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest healthcare provider in Bromley seeks a Head of Urgent Care Commissioning for a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful applicant will lead commissioning efforts for out-of-hospital urgent care services and work closely with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include shaping service delivery in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and improving urgent care pathways. Competitive salary of £70,396 - £80,837 inclusive of HCAS and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Blue Light Card discounts

Lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning out-of-hospital urgent care services.
• Strong leadership and strategic oversight capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning of out-of-hospital urgent care services.
• Develop and align Single Point of Access for streamlined care.
• Drive improvements in urgent and same-day care delivery.

Job description

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Head of Urgent Care Commissioning - 12 month fixed term contract.

£70,396 - £80,837 Inclusive of Hcas

Operating at the heart of system integration, the Head of UEC Commissioning and Delivery will lead the commissioning of out-of-hospital urgent care services including Urgent Community Response (UCR), Hospital@Home (H@H), Virtual Wards, and Intermediate Care. A key priority will be the development and alignment of a robust Single Point of Access (SPOA) to streamline care pathways and provide effective alternatives to hospital-based care.

The post sits within Southeast London ICB (Bromley) and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including acute, community, local authority, and ambulance partners, to drive improvements in urgent and same-day care delivery. The role will also lead on the UEC elements of the Better Care Fund (BCF), ensuring alignment with local strategic priorities and national planning guidance.

Interviews potentially to be held in Mid Jan 26

Main duties of the job

This pivotal role provides strategic leadership and system-wide commissioning oversight for the delivery and transformation of same-day Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) services across Bromley. The postholder will be responsible for shaping and delivering the local UEC offer in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, ensuring services are high-quality, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the current and future population.

Please review the attached job description to review the full duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.

The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.

Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.