Service Development Officer

Service Development Officer

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: 28 umbrella an hour

Southampton City Council are currently looking for a Service Development Officer to join their Integrated Commissioning Unit.

As a Service Development Officer you will:

• Assist in the development of a clear integrated approach to commissioning with specific responsibility for service re-design and performance in identified areas
• Support the Integrated Commissioning Unit in service planning and strategy
• Undertake needs assessment to inform planning and development
• Undertake service reviews and develop option appraisals to support commissioning decisions
• Develop detailed service specifications

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience of managing projects and achieving outcomes in timescales and complex settings
• Experience of leading service development change
• Experience of producing strategies and/or polices
• Experience of managing risks and reporting
• Understanding of Health & Social Care system including Primary Care