Interim Senior Commissioning Lead - Primary & Community Care (Bromley)
Band 8B | Flexible engagement (3-5 mths on bank)
Bromley is seeking an experienced senior commissioning professional to provide short-term, flexible capacity to support priority work across primary and community care.
This is an interim engagement, intended to provide additional senior input for a defined period (anticipated 3-5 months). The exact duration, working pattern and days per week will be agreed flexibly, based on service need and mutual availability.
About the role
The post will work at a senior level within the Primary and Community Care commissioning function, supporting delivery of key local and national priorities. The focus will be on providing senior leadership, programme support and specialist expertise, rather than a substantive management post.
Key areas of focus are expected to include:
* Senior support to primary and community care commissioning priorities in Bromley
* Working closely with GP practices, PCNs, the LMC and system partners
* Supporting service development, improvement programmes and transformation activity
* Providing senior input to programme governance, stakeholder engagement and decision‑making
* Advising on commissioning, finance, workforce and delivery risks where appropriate
* Team leadership and line management duties
Previous experience at Band 8B / senior manager / associate director level (or equivalent) is expected.
Interviews expected to be held mid to end of April
Main duties of the job
The scope of work will be kept under review and may evolve during the engagement to reflect emerging priorities.
Working arrangements
* Flexible engagement - anticipated 3-5 months
* Flexible working days / pattern to be agreed
* Hybrid working, with some on‑site presence in Bromley as required
This role is not intended as a substantive or permanent appointment and does not carry any expectation of ongoing or fixed hours beyond the agreed engagement.
About you
You will be a highly experienced senior professional with:
* Strong knowledge of primary care and community services commissioning
* Experience working at senior level across NHS systems and partnerships
* Credibility with clinicians, providers and system leaders
* The ability to work autonomously, add value quickly and operate in a fast‑moving environment
* Interpersonal skills, operating with empathy and high emotional intelligence
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in a specialist area
Experience & Knowledge
* Advanced understanding of the workings and challenges of the NHS, clinical commissioning groups, local authorities and the wider public sector
* In‑depth knowledge of the primary care agenda at national and local level, especially Primary Care Networks
* Robust experience of scoping, designing, implementing, and evaluating transformational change projects and programmes, and knowledge of change management techniques
* Comprehensive knowledge and experience of project and programme management principles, techniques, and tools
* Knowledge of healthcare contracts and the principles of public sector contracting and procurement
Skills and Abilities
* Highly developed facilitative, influencing and negotiating skills.
* Demonstrated experience of undertaking engagement and co‑design with a range of stakeholders, including clinicians, providers, partners and the public
* Ability to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
* Experience of writing high quality reports, briefing papers and correspondence for senior audiences
* Robust experience of identifying, managing, reporting and mitigating risks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
£70,396 to £80,837 a year Inc of HCAS Pa pro rata
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