Job Title:
PHB Specialist clinical Manager
Reports To:
Chief Operating Officer
Location:
Telford
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Purpose:
To lead the development and delivery of a specialist Personal Health Budget (PHB) service that supports Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in selecting the most appropriate, cost-effective, and clinically safe PHB model (notional, third-party, or direct payment). The role will ensure high standards of governance, compliance, and personalised care across complex care packages.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design, development, and implementation of a new PHB service offering strategic support to ICBs.
* Work collaboratively with ICBs, CHC teams, and commissioning partners to identify and deliver appropriate PHB models.
* Conduct comprehensive reviews and assessments of existing care packages to determine clinical and financial effectiveness.
* Provide clinical or social work oversight to ensure safe and high-quality care arrangements aligned with governance frameworks.
* Deliver PHB training to support the Delegated Healthcare task programme.
* Develop policies, pathways, and assurance tools for PHB implementation and monitoring.
* Create detailed reports and presentations for ICBs and internal governance forums.
* Monitor performance, outcomes, and risk across PHB packages, ensuring action plans are in place where required.
* Contribute to staff training, development, and supervision to maintain clinical competence and understanding of PHB processes.
* Promote innovation and improvement in personalised care delivery and funding models.
Person Specification:
**Qualifications & Registration:**
* Registered Health Professional (e.g., Nurse, AHP NMC/HCPC)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
**Experience:**
* Significant experience in complex care, community services, or personalised commissioning.
* Understanding of Personal Health Budgets and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
* Experience working with or within ICBs, CHC teams or local authorities.
* Service development or project leadership experience is desirable.
**Skills and Attributes:**
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.
* Clear understanding of clinical or social care governance.
* Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders at a senior level.
* Confident in presenting and reporting performance and outcomes.
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