Job summaryJoin Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning CommitteePosition: Commissioning Manager - Specialised Services Directorate (NWJCC)Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Commissioning Manager - Specialised Services Directorate (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.
The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.
Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a 1.14bn budget.
In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do. If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job Support the Head of Commissioning to manage a designated portfolio within a Commissioning Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services. Co-ordinate the planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management of the delegated portfolio to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organisation. Support the overarching contract management and review, leading on specific services or contracts across the Directorate, utilising strong commissioning skills, collaborating with the Head of Commissioning to ensure appropriateness and consistency to deliver high quality, equitable services delivering improved outcomes for patients and value for money.
About usCwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one teamCTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
50,129 to 57,365 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number110-AC205-0926Job locationsNWJCC Willowford or Media PointTreforest Industrial Estate or MoldTreforest or MoldCF37 5YLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialEducated to degree or equivalent level of experience/ knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning. Knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, commissioning acquired through experience and knowledge to postgraduate Diploma equivalency. Detailed understanding of services within the delegated portfolioKnowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, quality monitoring of services and patient safety initiatives. Detailed understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services. Evidence of continuous professional development. DesirableClinical qualification in the area of delegated responsibility, e.g. paramedic for ambulance, nursing/social work for Mental Health. Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience
EssentialExperience in a large and complex organisation. Evidence of successfully working in a highly complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders. Working within a commissioning environment. Performance monitoring at national levels. Contract and performance monitoring and management. Working in a challenging and busy environment. DesirableChange management and transformation.
Skills and Attributes
EssentialStrong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
Demonstrate a constructive and creative approach to problem solving.
Financial and budget management skills. Ability to articulate the key elements that encapsulate high quality and safe patient care.
Well-developed IT skills. Strong commissioning, contracting and performance management skillsBe able gain insights and understanding from multiple sources of complex sources.
Able to demonstrate a focus upon outcomes.
Committed to the continuous development of staff and self.
Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
Commitment to improving quality of patient care.
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.
Articulate with strong communication and presentation skills. Leadership and management skills at a team level.
DesirableChange management and transformation skills.
Other Role Requirements
EssentialMotivated, self-starter with a commitment to the values of NHS WalesPassion for providing high quality care for patients. Ability to relate to staff at all levels of the JCC and external organisations. Able to travel across Wales in a timely manner. Ability to work flexibly if necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialEducated to degree or equivalent level of experience/ knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning. Knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, commissioning acquired through experience and knowledge to postgraduate Diploma equivalency. Detailed understanding of services within the delegated portfolioKnowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, quality monitoring of services and patient safety initiatives. Detailed understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services. Evidence of continuous professional development. DesirableClinical qualification in the area of delegated responsibility, e.g. paramedic for ambulance, nursing/social work for Mental Health. Change management qualification, e.g. MSP, Prince2 etc.
Experience
EssentialExperience in a large and complex organisation. Evidence of successfully working in a highly complex environment with a multiplicity of stakeholders. Working within a commissioning environment. Performance monitoring at national levels. Contract and performance monitoring and management. Working in a challenging and busy environment. DesirableChange management and transformation.
Skills and Attributes
EssentialStrong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
Demonstrate a constructive and creative approach to problem solving.
Financial and budget management skills. Ability to articulate the key elements that encapsulate high quality and safe patient care.
Well-developed IT skills. Strong commissioning, contracting and performance management skillsBe able gain insights and understanding from multiple sources of complex sources.
Able to demonstrate a focus upon outcomes.
Committed to the continuous development of staff and self.
Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
Commitment to improving quality of patient care.
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.
Articulate with strong communication and presentation skills. Leadership and management skills at a team level.
DesirableChange management and transformation skills.
Other Role Requirements
EssentialMotivated, self-starter with a commitment to the values of NHS WalesPassion for providing high quality care for patients.
Ability to relate to staff at all levels of the JCC and external organisations.
Able to travel across Wales in a timely manner.
Ability to work flexibly if necessary.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardAddressNWJCC Willowford or Media PointTreforest Industrial Estate or MoldTreforest or MoldCF37 5YLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardAddressNWJCC Willowford or Media PointTreforest Industrial Estate or MoldTreforest or MoldCF37 5YLUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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