Role Overview
Head of Urgent Care Commissioning - 12 month fixed term contract.
£70,396 - £80,837 inclusive of HCAS.
Responsibilities
Operating at the heart of system integration, the Head of UEC Commissioning and Delivery will lead the commissioning of out‑of‑hospital urgent care services, including Urgent Community Response (UCR), Hospital@Home (H@H), Virtual Wards, and Intermediate Care. A key priority will be the development and alignment of a robust Single Point of Access (SPOA) to streamline care pathways and provide effective alternatives to hospital‑based care.
The post sits within Southeast London ICB (Bromley) and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders—acute, community, local authority, and ambulance partners—to drive improvements in urgent and same‑day care delivery. The role will also lead on the UEC elements of the Better Care Fund (BCF), ensuring alignment with local strategic priorities and national planning guidance.
The postholder will be responsible for shaping and delivering the local UEC offer in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, ensuring services are high‑quality, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the current and future population.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package (banded to NHS experience)
* Pension schemes
* Discounted gym memberships and cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Access to home furnishings and electronics
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounts at a range of high‑street retailers
* Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
* Low‑interest personal loans
* Lease car scheme
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Rob Phillips
Job title: Head of Recruitment
Email: robert.phillips12@nhs.net
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