We are Central East ICB, the new organisation entrusted with serving more than 3.5 million people across Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and Hertfordshire.
We are responsible for making sure that the NHS can continue to support our community – now, and in the future. Everything we do will be guided by our core purpose: to do what best serves the population of this area.
We promise to focus on what makes the biggest difference to people’s lives – acting earlier to help prevent illness and detect disease and making it easier for our community to get the health care they need, closer to home, whenever that’s possible.
If you need support with the application process, please contact our People Team at [email protected].
Read about our priorities in our strategy document, Our Way.
Job overview
The Senior Commissioning Manager (Cancer) will be part of the wider Planned Care Commissioning Team, providing senior commissioning leadership across the Central East ICB Cancer Programme and supporting the Head of Planned Care Cancer in delivering strategic and operational priorities.
The postholder will lead key cancer commissioning, service improvement and pathway transformation programmes, working with providers, primary care, the Cancer Alliance and system partners. This will include improving cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis, reducing unwarranted variation, improving pathway performance and supporting equitable access and outcomes.
The role will oversee programme delivery, governance, assurance, performance and risk, using data and evidence to inform priorities and commissioning decisions. The postholder will lead stakeholder engagement and work across organisational boundaries to deliver sustainable improvements.
They will also contribute to wider Planned Care priorities and translate national, Cancer Alliance and ICB priorities into deliverable programmes with clear outcomes and demonstrable benefits for patients.
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Lead key cancer commissioning programmes and workstreams, ensuring agreed objectives, milestones and outcomes are delivered.
Lead cancer pathway redesign and service improvement, focusing on prevention, screening, early diagnosis and reducing unwarranted variation.
Develop commissioning approaches, service standards, outcome measures and specifications for sustainable cancer services.
Monitor programme and pathway performance, using data and intelligence to identify priorities and inform commissioning decisions.
Oversee programme governance, including delivery, risks, issues, dependencies, actions and assurance.
Work with providers, primary care, the Cancer Alliance and system partners to coordinate cancer priorities across Central East ICB.
Build effective relationships with clinical, operational and commissioning stakeholders.
Support the Head of Planned Care Cancer in developing and delivering ICB cancer priorities and improvement programmes.
Support financial planning and effective use of cancer resources and funding.
Prepare reports, business cases and assurance updates for governance and decision-making forums.
Ensure health inequalities, equitable access, patient experience and outcomes inform commissioning decisions.
Contribute to wider Planned Care priorities and provide commissioning expertise across the portfolio.
Provide leadership and line management to relevant team members.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people’s differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Senior Commissioning Manager (Cancer) will be part of the wider Planned Care Commissioning Team and will provide senior commissioning leadership across the Central East ICB Cancer Programme, reporting to the Head of Planned Care Cancer.
The postholder will lead and coordinate cancer commissioning, pathway redesign and service improvement programmes, with a particular focus on prevention, screening, early diagnosis, reducing variation and improving patient outcomes. They will oversee programme delivery, performance, governance, assurance and risk, using data and evidence to support commissioning decisions and continuous improvement.
The role will require effective partnership working across NHS providers, primary care, the Cancer Alliance and wider system partners to deliver agreed cancer priorities and sustainable pathway improvements. The postholder will also contribute to wider Planned Care commissioning priorities and provide leadership and commissioning expertise across the portfolio as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements.
Please Note:
- This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.
- Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview.
- Please note that we do not pay interview expenses, all costs are incurred by the candidate.
Notes on completion of applications:
- All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
- All eligible staff will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
- All posts are subject to a probationary period.
Senior Commissioning Manager (Cancer) in Ely employer: Central East Integrated Care Board
At Central East ICB, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's contribution. Our commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and professional development ensures that our team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the health of over 3.5 million people in our community. Join us in creating a supportive environment where your skills are recognised, and you can grow alongside a passionate team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
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Central East Integrated Care Board Recruitment Team
