Help Shape the Future of Naomi and Jack's
At Naomi and Jack's we provide expert care and support to babies, children, young adults and families facing life limiting and life threatening conditions. Every day, our teams make an extraordinary difference, helping families create precious moments, access specialist care and navigate some of life's most challenging journeys.
As we continue to develop our services and strengthen our position within the health and social care system, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Commissioning Partnerships Manager to join our leadership team.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strategic and influential professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring that our services are sustainably funded and we are viewed as a key partner in delivering statutory responsibilities, system sustainability and value based population health outcomes for babies, children and families.
This newly developed role sits at the heart of our strategic ambitions.
As our Commissioning Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and management of key relationships across the health and social care landscape, positioning Naomi and Jack's as an integral contributor to local and national care priorities.
- Build and strengthen relationships with commissioners, ICB's, ICS and Local Authorities.
- Lead proactive engagement with statutory commissioning partners to raise awareness of children and young adult hospice services legislation and guidance.
- Identify and secure new statutory funding opportunities
- Develop compelling business cases, bids and service specifications
- Monitor commissioning priorities and influence future service provision
- Support service innovation and organisational growth
- Represent Naomi and Jack's in strategic forums and national networks
- Work collaboratively with clinical, finance, fundraising and leadership teams to maximise impact and sustainability.
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Educated to degree level or equivalent, with evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant experience within health, education and or social care sectors
- Proven track record of partnership working across complex, multi-agency environments
- A deep understanding of commissioning arrangements, including the procurement and contracting processes used by the NHS
- Specialist knowledge of current national priorities for the NHS and how they relate to children's palliative care
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior commissioners, clinicians and stakeholder
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and policy to create clear, evidence-based reports and business cases.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan and deliver service improvements within budget and on time
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between hospice specific needs and commissioner led processes.
- Align with Naomi and Jack's values
- A passion for improving outcomes for children, young adults and families.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is ambitious for the future and dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children, young adults and families.
In this role, your work will directly influence how hospice care is commissioned, funded and valued across the wider health and care system.
You'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Shape strategic partnerships at a senior level
✨ Influence regional and national commissioning decisions
✨ Work directly with our CEO and leadership team
✨ Drive service development and innovation
✨ Secure sustainable funding that changes lives
✨ Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation with a powerful purpose
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 28-days holiday (FTE) plus Bank holidays, (pro rata for part-time working), group pension scheme (continuation in the NHS Pension for those already contributing to it), life assurance, HSF Health cash plan, blue light discount, free parking, hybrid working available and a modern and pleasant work environment.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.
Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us on 01962 760060.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Naomi and Jack's is a hospice supporting medically complex children, young adults and their families across the central south of England.
Referrals for young adults outside of our catchment area are also considered.
Naomi and Jack's nursing and medical staff provide individualised care that helps to enhance short lives and supports families to make the most of their precious time with their children.
Jack's Place is the only hospice for young adults in the south of England. The medical and care teams offer specialist care, often over many years, and uphold the dignity and independence of young adults accessing the service.
Full lives, however short.
