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.
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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 Neighbourhood Health Commissioning Lead provides senior operational and commissioning leadership for the development and implementation of the Neighbourhood Health Delivery Model within a defined geography. The post translates ICB strategy and population health priorities into deliverable programmes, working across organisational and professional boundaries to develop integrated, person-centred services and mature multidisciplinary neighbourhood teams.
The role works collaboratively with NHS providers, local authorities, Primary Care Networks, community partners and the VCSEF sector. It has a significant role in joint commissioning, Better Care Fund arrangements, performance and assurance, financial and resource management, health inequalities, patient flow and UEC pressures, and the development of sustainable models of care.
- Neighbourhood Health: Lead the development and implementation of the Neighbourhood Health Delivery Model, aligned with strategic and local population health priorities.
- Commissioning: Lead commissioning approaches for multidisciplinary neighbourhood teams, including specifications, market management and procurement.
- Service transformation: Translate strategic ambitions into operational delivery, supporting integrated, preventative and person-centred models of care.
- Better Care Fund: Play a leading role in the co-production, review and monitoring of the BCF with local authority and wider partners, ensuring investment delivers defined outcomes and meets reporting requirements.
- Joint funding: Support oversight of joint funding arrangements, including Section 75/76 and delegation agreements, ensuring appropriate governance and supporting integrated delivery.
- Partnership working: Build effective relationships across NHS providers, local authorities, primary care, neighbourhood teams, VCSEF organisations and community representatives.
- Performance and assurance: Support performance management, assurance and improvement, monitoring outcomes, reducing unwarranted variation and escalating risks appropriately.
- Population health and inequalities: Use commissioning and data-driven interventions to improve healthy life expectancy, reduce inequalities and improve access for underserved communities.
- Financial leadership: Manage budgets and resources within delegated limits, work closely with finance colleagues, identify efficiency opportunities and support value for money and sustainability.
- Operational resilience: Provide senior support for patient flow and UEC demand, including winter planning and responding to significant local flow challenges.
- Governance: Maintain appropriate governance and compliance, contribute to policies and procedures, and provide complex reports and assurance information to senior leadership.
- Leadership and management: Provide visible leadership, manage teams/programmes, support workforce development and foster collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
- System representation: Represent the neighbourhood agenda at system forums, delivery boards and partnership groups
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.
Neighbourhood Health Commissioning Lead in Hemel Hempstead 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.
Contact Details:
Central East Integrated Care Board Recruitment Team
