Job Introduction

Royal Greenwich Integrated Commissioning team are recruiting a Strategic Commissioning and System Development Lead to join our Health and Adult Services workforce for the portfolio area of Ageing Well. This role will hold responsibility for our bed based ageing well commissioning.

Royal Borough of GreenwichAdult Health and Social Care servicescollaboratewithresidentsso they can live the best lives they can, by workingtogether toidentifystrengths and support independence. We have developed a new long-term vision with the help of residents and partnerorganisations,whichwill build onallour strengths tosupport health, wellbeing, and independence.Our vision for Health and Adults' Services isWorking together to live the best life you can in Royal Greenwich. We have also developed our Health and Care plan priorities which are overseen by the Healthier Greenwich Partnership. (See: Health and wellbeing strategy 2023 to 2028 | Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk)

Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services and rich in history.We are ambitious for our borough and proud of our vibrant, diverse communities, spanning Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south.Woolwich is undergoing an exciting transformation, with major regeneration projects underway, including the redesign of key public spaces, the creation of over 5,000 new homes, the revitalisation of historic sites like the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich Works and a new Leisure centre which will replace the Waterfront Leisure centre. With improved transport links (e.g.the Elizabeth line), as well as new retail, and cultural facilities, Woolwich is fast becoming a vibrant and connected hub.

We are looking for system leaders with experience in co-producing services with communities, excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and a desire to make a difference in Greenwich . You will represent both the Council and NHS as an integrated Commissioner.Throughdeveloping strong partnerships and utilising appropriate governance structures, you will lead the commissioning of high-quality services that support Greenwich people to lead healthy,fulfilling,and independent lives.

Among other duties, the postholder will lead on the specific portfolio area of Bed based ageing well which includes Older people care homes and our discharge to assess pathways.The postholder will work closely with our Quality assurance team, commissioners and partners and ensure strategic development, clear priorities and targets for achievement that improve the lives of local residents.Working collaboratively with the market, residents and colleagues across the system, you will implement transformational change through commissioning for outcomes, including further integration of health, care, and other forms of support. You will have responsibility for delivering all commissioning activities in high value projects.

Join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding journey of empoweringlocal residents.If you are ready to lead with impact, innovation, a strength-based approach and be one of the driving forces behind transformative change, apply today.

Greenwich are really proud of our new Integrated Commissioning team for Adults offering opportunities to work as part of our Integrated team on either NHS or Royal Borough of Greenwich employment contracts.

For an informal discussion please contact Kirsty Priceat kirsty.price@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Please view the Job description and Person specification for more information about this vacancy.

All candidates shortlisted for an interview may be subject to a skills test relevant to the role. Any skills tests will be scheduled for a time on the same day as the interview.

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role.Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert.When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification . We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Attached documents

• Strategic Commissioning and System Dev lead JD and PS.pdf