At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support the commissioning of maternity and neonatal services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on transforming maternity care in the NHS.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, NHS pension, and 27 days holiday.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on maternity services and improve community health.
- Qualifications: Experience in maternity, neonatal, and commissioning environments is essential.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52000 £ per year.
The postholder will lead and support the commissioning of maternity and neonatal services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. The role includes working closely with provider trusts, Local Maternity and Neonatal providers, NHS England, service users, primary care, public health and wider system stakeholders.
Key Strategic Objectives
- Improved personalised neighbourhood care
- Greater Prevention
- Smarter use of technology and data
- Better value
- Thriving Workforce
Oversight Responsibilities
- Service transformation and improvement
- System governance and escalation processes
- Commissioning intentions and pathways
- Equity and personalised care initiatives
- Stakeholder and service-user engagement
- Performance monitoring and contractual oversight
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience within maternity, neonatal, commissioning and quality improvement environments.
- Understanding of NHS maternity and neonatal policy.
- Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
- Ability to manage complex operational and strategic priorities.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- A compassionate, inclusive and improvement-focused leadership style.
- Commissioning or operational leadership experience welcomed.
Work & Working Arrangements
The role is offered on a 30-hour basis and includes agile working. A minimum expectation of regular office presence and system-wide engagement across provider and partner organisations is required.
What We Offer
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Opportunity to influence maternity and neonatal transformation at system level
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme and employee benefits package
- 27 days paid minimum holiday and bank holiday entitlement
- Sick pay policy
- Occupational health services including staff counselling
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Flexible retirement and retirement vouchers
- Health Service Discounts – offers for stores, travel, equipment, etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Maternity Commissioner in Eastleigh employer: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
As a Maternity Commissioner, you will join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming maternity and neonatal services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We pride ourselves on our flexible and agile working arrangements, fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a strong focus on personalised care and innovative practices, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and health service discounts.
Contact Details:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB Recruitment Team
