• Developing and managing clinical commissioning structures to deliver a locally focussed and clinically led system to deliver quality, safety, choice, and value for money.• Lead the team responsible for Acute Transformation and Clinical Programmes, in the context of Planned Care and selected Long Term Conditions, and ensure that workstreams and programmes are planned and carried out effectively.• Lead the provision of an efficient, effective, and high quality professional and well… Show more • Developing and managing clinical commissioning structures to deliver a locally focussed and clinically led system to deliver quality, safety, choice, and value for money.• Lead the team responsible for Acute Transformation and Clinical Programmes, in the context of Planned Care and selected Long Term Conditions, and ensure that workstreams and programmes are planned and carried out effectively.• Lead the provision of an efficient, effective, and high quality professional and well coordinated commissioning service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.• Manage the directorate’s commissioning function, including developing commissioning intentions, operating plan and managing the resulting work programme and associated risk and issue management.• Liaise with all functions within the ICB, NHS England, neighbouring ICBs and Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) to ensure successful delivery of work programme• Take a lead in the coordination of training, development and recruitment activity across the directorate.• Oversight and management of all aspects of the Directorate budgets. Show less

1. supporting the Mental Health Commissioning Team with the production of their Workforce Plan for 2021/22; and framework for developing a five year strategic workforce plan.2. overseeing the set-up stage of a Maternal Medicine Centre at NNUH, as part of the East of England Network with Cambridge University Hospital. Has involved mentoring Commissioning Officer to enable them to gain experience and confidence, on what has been a complex and dynamic part of the NHS Long Term Plan.3… Show more 1. supporting the Mental Health Commissioning Team with the production of their Workforce Plan for 2021/22; and framework for developing a five year strategic workforce plan.2. overseeing the set-up stage of a Maternal Medicine Centre at NNUH, as part of the East of England Network with Cambridge University Hospital. Has involved mentoring Commissioning Officer to enable them to gain experience and confidence, on what has been a complex and dynamic part of the NHS Long Term Plan.3. continuing as Programme Manager for the Norfolk and Waveney Stroke Network.4. leading the system's clinical programmes for diabetes, eye care and stroke alongside retained Clinical Advisors. In 2022 this has widened to all CVDR clinical programmes through the addition of cardiovascular disease and respiratory. For each clinical programme this involves establishing governance structure, organising and chairing meetings with senior clinical and managerial colleagues, supervising and mentoring team members, continuing existing projects, developing system wide operational and strategic plans, restoring and establishing relationships with NHS England & NHS Improvement, securing service development funding to progress plans, and reporting progress to CCG, ICS and NHSE/I forums.5. supporting the formulation of our system's clinical strategy and will be proactively involved in its implementation for clinical programmes and acute transformation.6. actively engaged in the system’s Elective Recovery Programme, which includes eye care as a priority speciality. This has required me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key priorities for elective care recovery, and availability of resources to support.7. redeployed during the NHS response to the Omicron variant to the system’s UEC Resilience Room. Show less

Working for Executive / Clinical Sponsors to lead, draft and deliver the Five Year Neurosciences Plan (2018-2023) and Five Year Stroke Plan (2020-2025) across NNUH and Norfolk & Waveney STP/ICS. Achievements1. Re-established Norfolk and Waveney Stroke Network, including clinical leadership and stakeholder engagement2. Wrote the Stroke Plan (2020-25) for Norfolk and Waveney.3. NNUH commissioned as a Neurosciences Centre by Specialised Commissioning.4. Engaged whole MDT in… Show more Working for Executive / Clinical Sponsors to lead, draft and deliver the Five Year Neurosciences Plan (2018-2023) and Five Year Stroke Plan (2020-2025) across NNUH and Norfolk & Waveney STP/ICS. Achievements1. Re-established Norfolk and Waveney Stroke Network, including clinical leadership and stakeholder engagement2. Wrote the Stroke Plan (2020-25) for Norfolk and Waveney.3. NNUH commissioned as a Neurosciences Centre by Specialised Commissioning.4. Engaged whole MDT in SSNAP Quality Improvement Plan and associated organisational development.5. Developed relationship with National Stroke Team to obtain agreement to establish thrombectomy service, and senior clinicians at EEAST and East Anglian Air Ambulance for patient transport pathway.6. Built shared vision for neurology pathways across Norfolk & Waveney, following GIRFT visit describing NNUH acute service as an exemplar.Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Communicate ambition to be a centre of excellence to interested parties as part of stakeholder mapping.2. Engage with clinical and managerial colleagues, commissioners, partners (Public Health, HealthWatch, and Voluntary Sector) and to undertake a situational analysis; and start development of strategic direction.3. Establish and manage governance framework, including reporting line to Executive Sponsors and Boards.4. Formulate strategic plans to deliver national policies and objectives, as detailed in Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England & NHS Improvement documents, e.g. NHS Long Term Plan (2019-2029). 5. Develop operational plans with engagement of clinicians, managers and stakeholders across Norfolk and Waveney and East of England.5. Manage delivery of the transformational change detailed in operational plans using programme and project management approach.6. Report progress to wide range of audiences, including staff teams, local NHS Boards, regional and national teams of NHS England & NHS Improvement. Show less

Working directly to the Executive Director of Strategy to lead and engage with a wide range of ideas and initiatives across NNUH and Norfolk & Waveney STP. Achievements1. Five Year clinical strategies for neurosciences and cancer approved by Trust Board.2. Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Services to re-develop part of Cromer & District Hospital to provide a North Norfolk Cancer Centre approved by Trust Board.3. Introduced and raised awareness of National Programmes and… Show more Working directly to the Executive Director of Strategy to lead and engage with a wide range of ideas and initiatives across NNUH and Norfolk & Waveney STP. Achievements1. Five Year clinical strategies for neurosciences and cancer approved by Trust Board.2. Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Services to re-develop part of Cromer & District Hospital to provide a North Norfolk Cancer Centre approved by Trust Board.3. Introduced and raised awareness of National Programmes and Tools e.g. New Models of Care, Model Hospital, and NHS RightCare.Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Formulate clinical strategies with clinicians, managers, commissioners, patients and carers, and voluntary sector to respond to NNUH Five Year Plan.2. Secure programme and project resources to implement strategic plans, including grant writing from external parties (e.g. Macmillan Cancer Services). 3. Lead on raising awareness and adoption of change management evidence and tools across the Trust.4. Communicate the corporate strategy’s goals and objectives to internal and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis.5. Involvement in initiatives and workstreams of the Norfolk and Waveney STP. Show less

Working directly to the Chief Officer to lead and manage the organization’s QIPP function.Achievements1. 2016/17 handed over in Month 5 on plan to deliver £9,682k savings2. 2015/16 achieved 95% of target by delivering £6,809k against a plan of £7,169k3. 2014/15 achieved 76% of target by delivering £4,056k against a plan of £5,334kSummary of Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Establish and maintain programme governance.2. Formulate and deliver Programme Plan… Show more Working directly to the Chief Officer to lead and manage the organization’s QIPP function.Achievements1. 2016/17 handed over in Month 5 on plan to deliver £9,682k savings2. 2015/16 achieved 95% of target by delivering £6,809k against a plan of £7,169k3. 2014/15 achieved 76% of target by delivering £4,056k against a plan of £5,334kSummary of Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Establish and maintain programme governance.2. Formulate and deliver Programme Plan, as part of annual planning cycle in the English NHS. 3. Provide assurance and reassurance on progress with achieving financial sustainability to internal committees, and prepare reports for the Chair, Chief Officer and Chief Finance Officer to present to NHS England Show less

An interim role working on projects and service areas, including: Operational Plan 2014/15 to 2015/16. Investment and redesign of dementia services Review of local Paediatric Emergency Admissions. Redesign of DVT diagnostic and assessment services

Lead project to develop 'Ensuring quality services: core principles for the commissioning of services for children, young people, adults and older people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display or are at risk of displaying behaviour that challenges' – as required by the Department of Health’s final report on Winterbourne View Hospital. The role required me to: lead a national project working on own initiative manage all stages of project from developing brief through… Show more Lead project to develop 'Ensuring quality services: core principles for the commissioning of services for children, young people, adults and older people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display or are at risk of displaying behaviour that challenges' – as required by the Department of Health’s final report on Winterbourne View Hospital. The role required me to: lead a national project working on own initiative manage all stages of project from developing brief through to lessons learnt identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships with key stakeholders provision of specialist advice on commissioning and planning processes draft a national commissioning support document that meets the aims of the project, as well as the needs and desires of key stakeholders both individually and collectively – thus achieving consensus. Show less

An interim role working with Clinical Directors/Leads on projects and service areas, including: Investment and redesign of dementia services Autism Self-Assessment Framework (SAF), refreshing strategy and action plan with London Borough of Brent. Review of local Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. Joint Health and Social Care Learning Disabilities Self Assessment Framework (SAF)

Lead on a wide range of programmes, projects and core business during the transition to the new health and care infrastructure. Provided leadership and expert knowledge on behalf of Sub-Directors (i.e. autism and learning disabilities) to Merseyside Health and Social Care economy. Managed contracts and budgets, working in partnership with Local Authorities, on wide range of policy areas (e.g. hospital discharge, reablement, and Third Sector). Integration of commissioning and… Show more Lead on a wide range of programmes, projects and core business during the transition to the new health and care infrastructure. Provided leadership and expert knowledge on behalf of Sub-Directors (i.e. autism and learning disabilities) to Merseyside Health and Social Care economy. Managed contracts and budgets, working in partnership with Local Authorities, on wide range of policy areas (e.g. hospital discharge, reablement, and Third Sector). Integration of commissioning and service delivery (e.g. carers and intermediate care). Coordinated learning disabilities self-assessments achieving significantly improved scores across 27 standards for five separate submissions. NHS representative on Emergency Readmissions project, whose recommendations were accepted by Directors of Adult Social Services across Merseyside. Coordinated response to Department of Health, on behalf of Local Area Team (NHS Commissioning Board) on Winterbourne View Hospital, including partnership work with CCGs and Local Authorities to ensure transition to new system. Member of national working group to develop Outcomes Framework for learning disabilities. Show less

Lead the strategic and operational commissioning of services for adults with disabilities and long-term neurological conditions. Developed and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders including: expert clinical advisors, patients and their carers, providers, Third Sector groups, and advocates. Delivered the annual targets for transformation of learning disability services as set by the Department of Health. Adopted and implementation of the corporate… Show more Lead the strategic and operational commissioning of services for adults with disabilities and long-term neurological conditions. Developed and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders including: expert clinical advisors, patients and their carers, providers, Third Sector groups, and advocates. Delivered the annual targets for transformation of learning disability services as set by the Department of Health. Adopted and implementation of the corporate Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, incorporating Standards for Providers.  Coordinated the risk and performance management of the partnership commissioning team for Director.  Redesigned specialist health services for adults with learning disabilities, including inpatient bed reduction, £500k+ shift in resources to community care, across 4 Councils, 3 PCTs and specialist NHS Trust. Worked in partnership with Unitary Councils and stakeholders to deliver outcomes for wide range of programmes and projects (e.g. autism, transforming community health services, care homes and User Led Organisations). Show less

Lead for joint commissioning, partnerships, and patient and public involvement. Managed the development and maintenance of effective partnership arrangements to support joint planning with Local Authority, NHS Trusts, Voluntary Sector and other agencies. Lead joint commissioning arrangements across key priory areas in partnership with Local Authority (e.g. carers, disability, older people), including identifying need, strategic planning, procurement, and performance… Show more Lead for joint commissioning, partnerships, and patient and public involvement. Managed the development and maintenance of effective partnership arrangements to support joint planning with Local Authority, NHS Trusts, Voluntary Sector and other agencies. Lead joint commissioning arrangements across key priory areas in partnership with Local Authority (e.g. carers, disability, older people), including identifying need, strategic planning, procurement, and performance management. Lead the Health, Social Care and Well-being Strategy (HSCWBS) incorporating 2005-08 and 2008-11 planning cycles. Managed the patient and public involvement (PPI) function. Enhanced the commissioning arrangements with the Third Sector, including grant funding for initiatives linked to outcomes in the HSCWBS. Managed the turnaround of an inequalities in health project. Show less

Led the implementation of new contract/commissioning arrangements across 50+ providers inNorth East Wales, which included: 5 new practices (1 orthodontic), expansion of another 8-10,and continued support for oral health promotion.Hosted by Flintshire Local Health Board. Worked across Flintshire LHB and Wrexham LHB.

The role supported the Project Manager and other team members of local project of theNational Programme for IT.