Brokerage Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a Brokerage Manager to enhance health outcomes through effective commissioning. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to ensure service effectiveness. Join a team dedicated to improving health equity and fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning and contract teams.
• Knowledge of NHS and local government.
• Understanding of brokerage principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and resources for integrated intelligence collection.
• Engage operational staff and stakeholders for commissioning priorities.
• Support a high-performing team through appraisals and performance management.

Skills

Commissioning

Leadership

Networking

Data Presentation

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Diploma/Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The brokerage manager is responsible for improving health outcomes and services for individuals by commissioning high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective care. This role ensures services align with national policies, local strategies, and legal frameworks, including the NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care frameworks.

The post involves leading commissioning, contract management, and influencing provision and plans across Birmingham and Solihull ICB. It has a specific focus on commissioning continuing health care for people with learning disabilities and autism. The post holder will collaborate with clinicians and commissioners to fulfill these responsibilities.

Additionally, the role includes deputising for the Senior Administration, PHB & Brokerage Manager, and providing high-level commissioning expertise to ensure the sufficiency of effective, high-quality, and accessible services. The manager will influence market engagement, review provider contracts, and work in partnership with other teams within the ICB, such as contracts, quality, and safety.

Main Duties

1. Contribute to the delivery of strategic commissioning plans of the ICB and its partners.
2. Manage staff and resources to develop and support an integrated intelligence approach for the ICB and partners.
3. Ensure effective, consistent, and outcome-focused service delivery.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and organizations to improve outcomes.
5. Develop an evidence base to support service improvements through innovative practices.
6. Maintain a network for data sharing and interpretation with stakeholders.
7. Contribute to the ICB's research governance, advising on research and evaluation for service improvement.

About Us

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System unites NHS, councils, and voluntary sectors to serve our communities better. Serving approximately 1.55 million people, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, promoting equity in health outcomes and life chances. Join us to be part of this exciting journey.

We value system collaboration, address health inequalities, and foster an inclusive environment. NHS Birmingham and Solihull offers opportunities for growth and development, working across Trusts, Local Authorities, voluntary organizations, and NHS bodies to create meaningful change. We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels they belong.

Details

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 529-7111402

Job locations: Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1TT

Job Responsibilities

The role involves managing staff and resources to develop, implement, and maintain an integrated approach to intelligence collection, including citizen views, to inform commissioning priorities. It includes engaging operational staff and stakeholders, ensuring workforce accountability, managing activity, and supporting a high-performing team through appraisals, 1:1s, and performance management.

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent senior experience
• Experience with commissioning and contract teams
• Knowledge of NHS and local government
• Experience liaising with care providers
• Experience setting up and maintaining databases
• Networking with professionals and agencies
• Understanding of brokerage principles
• Collaborative leadership skills
• Ability to present data and commissioning requirements effectively
• Openness, honesty, approachability, professionalism, and understanding of diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Autonomous working or guiding others
• Experience with people with learning disabilities and autism
• Public sector experience
• Line management experience

Additional Information

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries of residence over the past 10 years if applicable.

Employer Details

Name: NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Address: Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1TT

Website: https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk