Strategic Quality & Commissioning Lead (NHS ICB)

Transformation Unit; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board in Leicester is seeking a Senior Clinical Quality Manager (NHS AfC: Band 8b) to lead strategic quality and commissioning across the ICB. The role focuses on translating system priorities into commissioning plans that improve outcomes and efficiency.

You will embed quality standards in contracts, use data to inform decisions, and work with providers and partners across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland with 40% on-patch activity.

Qualifications

• Educated to master’s level or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant healthcare policy and its implications.
• Proven leadership in senior roles.
• Post-qualifying CPD experience and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning strategies aligned to ICB priorities.
• Ensure contracts reflect quality requirements.
• Use data to inform commissioning decisions and address health needs.
• Lead strategic planning for commissioned services.
• Embed quality standards in contracts and monitor compliance.
• Support service redesign and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with providers and system partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Data analysis

Project planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in relevant subject

Job description

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board in Leicester is seeking a Senior Clinical Quality Manager (NHS AfC: Band 8b) to lead strategic quality and commissioning across the ICB. The role focuses on translating system priorities into commissioning plans that improve outcomes and efficiency.

You will embed quality standards in contracts, use data to inform decisions, and work with providers and partners across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland with 40% on-patch activity.