Current vacancy: Commissioning Review Officer

Division: Liaison Care

Location: Remote - some travel maybe required

Salary: £46,000 to £52,000 per year

Job type: Full time - Permanent

Closing date: 25th March 2026

ABOUT US

We are a well-established and trusted health economy partner, saving millions for reinvestment in health and social care through our Workforce, Financial and Care businesses.

We are dedicated to improving the health economy through expert advisors, established technology, and best practice process improvement. Our work has also been recognised with numerous HR and Finance industry awards.

All our employees work from the comfort of their own home. We now have over 400 employees based across the length and breadth of the UK, enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

We are proud to say that we are currently the:

• #1 Best Large Company To Work For in the UK
• #1 Best Consultancy To Work For in the UK

We are a 3-star (out of 3) rated company by Best Companies, recognising Liaison Group as a 'World-class Company to Work For'.

JOB SUMMARY

The Commissioning Review Officer plays a key role in supporting Commissioning Managers to ensure high-cost care packages, including Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care are clinically appropriate, cost-effective, and compliant with NHS standards. The postholder is responsible for conducting thorough reviews of commissioned packages of care, validating associated financial data, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to support strategic decision-making.

Working closely with clinicians, social care partners, and care providers, the role requires strong analytical capability, sound understanding of NHS commissioning frameworks, and the ability to challenge and monitor care provision to ensure quality, safety, value for money, and contractual compliance. This position is essential in helping deliver safe, high-quality services while ensuring resources are used responsibly and efficiently.

PRINCIPAL TASKS & ACTIVITIES

Review of Care Packages

• Undertake scheduled and ad-hoc reviews of high-cost care packages, including Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and complex care.
• Provide detailed review findings and recommendations to Commissioning Managers to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and record for review by Commissioning Managers, ensuring patient safety and quality are maintained.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor provider compliance with contractual obligations, NHS standards, and safeguarding requirements.
• Escalate concerns regarding quality, safety, or financial risk promptly to Commissioning Managers for action.
• Support Commissioning Managers in implementing corrective measures with providers.

Financial Oversight

• Validate costs against agreed rates and contractual terms, highlighting discrepancies.
• Support Commissioning Managers to prepare clear financial summaries for to aid budgetary control and planning. For reporting to senior leaders.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with clinicians, social care teams, and providers to gather accurate information for reviews.
• Act as a key point of support for Commissioning Managers in ensuring reviews are completed within agreed KPI's.

Reporting & Data

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of reviews, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Produce information to support Commissioning Managers in producing reports to Senior Leaders to inform strategic decisions and identify trends.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience in health commissioning or reviewing care packages.
• Understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare, Funded Nursing Care, and relevant legislation.

Desirable:

• Experience in contract monitoring or quality assurance.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of NHS commissioning frameworks and Continuing Healthcare processes.
• Ability to interpret clinical information and financial data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commissioning systems.

Desirable:

• Report writing and data analysis expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Relevant experience in complex care commissioning.

Desirable:

• Degree or professional qualification in health or social care.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right fit and you want to work for an award-winning, market-leading company, please apply using the link to our current vacancies page and follow the steps: https://myliaison.jobs.people-first.com/jobs

We are proud to support our colleagues and will offer an interview to any candidate with a disability, should they match the skills and experience required for the role.

Liaison Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We pride ourselves on being a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Liaison Group are committed to the Good Recruitment Campaign and are official signatories for the Good Recruitment Charter.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Liaison Group