Senior Commissioning Officer (CYP)
Central London Community Health Trust
London, NW1 5JD
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex health needs? We are looking for an experienced and motivated S...
- Support the commissioning, contracting and quality assurance of Children's Continuing Care and other health-funded care packages.
- Develop and monitor contracts, service level agreements and provider performance.
- Work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, providers and stakeholders to improve services and outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of care pathways, procurement processes and integrated commissioning arrangements.
- Support the delivery and monitoring of personal health budgets and self-directed support.
- Ensure robust governance, funding oversight and effective management of individualised care packages.
- Analyse complex information and provide recommendations to support commissioning decisions and service improvements.
- Represent the CYP Complex Care Team at funding panels, meetings and working groups.
- Support transition planning between children's and adult services in line with national frameworks and best practice.
- Monitor budgets and expenditure, supporting financial planning and value for money.
- Maintain effective relationships with providers and stakeholders and support audits, service reviews and performance monitoring.
- Deputise for senior colleagues as required and contribute to the development of the Complex Care Team.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Prince 2 or similar project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of contract management and commissioning health services.
- Experience of managing or commissioning complex care packages
- Knowledge of effective budget management including resource planning
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding and knowledge of commissioning, procurement and contracting including of the commissioning cycle
- Knowledge of the provider market and recent policy in respect of Continuing Care and health and social care services for children, young people
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and evaluate issues
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload to deliver required outcomes and to contribute to the overall improvement of services
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Sensitive in managing complex communications with the public
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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