Are you a senior leader with a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes for our residents? If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
We are offering an exciting 9 month ‘acting up’ opportunity for a senior colleague with ambitions to move into a Director role.
About the role:
We’re looking for an exceptional candidate to join our leadership team and play a key role in the delivery of Southwark 2030 goals and the Partnership Southwark Health and Care Plan.
As the Director of Integrated Commissioning, you will lead the development of our Integrated Health and Care Commissioning team, focusing on delivering high quality and effective services for both children and adults.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Strengthen existing relationships to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Leading the team responsible for managing social care, health and public health commissioning functions.
- Delivering the strategic goals of Southwark 2030 and the Health and Care Plan.
- Providing strong political and managerial leadership to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A solid track record in delivering results, with extensive experience in care and health services.
- Expertise or transferable skills in leading social care, health, and public health functions.
- Exceptional drive, resilience and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes.
- Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to build strong and productive relationships with partner agencies.
For more information, please locate the current Director of Commissioning job description and person specification (JDPS), as well as the draft JDPS for the Director of Integrated Commissioning (which is currently under formal review) at the bottom of this advert.
Contact details:
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Darren Summers (Strategic Director for Integrated Health and Care/Southwark Place Executive Lead) via email at darren.summers@selondonics.nhs.uk to arrange a call.
Additional information:
- 36 hours per week
- 9 month acting up opportunity
- Internal recruitment only, we will only consider applications from internal candidates that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable:
- Advert closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 23rd September 2024
- Interview date/s: Friday 27th September 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.
We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed interview scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
How to apply:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding and challenging role, please submit a detailed cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the required knowledge, skills and criteria.
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