NWJCC Deputy Director of Commissioning

NWJCC Deputy Director of Commissioning

The closing date is 05 March 2026

The Deputy Director of Commissioning will provide strategic and operational leadership, supporting the Director of Commissioning in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred, and value‑based commissioned services.

The post holder will oversee significant elements of the commissioning portfolio, lead multi‑disciplinary teams, and manage complex stakeholder relationships, frequently deputising for the Director of Commissioning including at strategic and national levels, acting with significant autonomy.

They will ensure commissioned services meet clinical, financial, and operational excellence, contributing to the achievement of national and organisational objectives and delivering quality and value at organisational and system‑wide levels.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't "fluency", just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see "Welsh Language Guidance" in the documents right at the bottom.

• Direct, lead and manage a large and complex delegated commissioning portfolio.
• Direct, lead, manage and develop the matrix Commissioning Teams.
• Lead the development of commissioning strategies and plans.
• Lead on the strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and performance management of the portfolio.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement plans to improve quality and value across the Commissioning Directorate.
• Design and deliver complex system‑wide change initiatives for the delegated portfolio, leading a variety of activities and detailed work together with the sensitivity to manage individuals in difficult and sometimes complex clinical, operational and commissioning situations.
• Evaluate and analyse complex information to inform commissioning and contract management, presenting findings to a range of audiences, including senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance and clinical governance arrangements and ensure appropriate escalation where necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across the JCC and with external stakeholders across NHS Wales, including commissioner and provider representatives from Health Boards, wider providers, the NHS Executive, Welsh Government officials.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs:
Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We all work together as one team.

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also that of the diverse communities we serve.

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.

• Educated to Master’s Level or equivalent level of experience/knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning.
• In‑depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines, e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management acquired through training and experience over an extended period.
• Detailed understanding of services within the delegated portfolio.
• Knowledge 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.
• Clinical qualification in the area of delegated responsibility, e.g. paramedic for…