Richard Watson

National Programme Director, Strategic Commissioning @NHS England

Ipswich, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2025 — Present

National Programme Director, Strategic Commissioning @NHS England

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London, GB

Aswell as continuing existing role as Deputy Chief Executive, SNEE ICB also work for NHSE England national team to - 1. Support the development of strategic commissioning in the NHS including production of the Strategic Commissioning Framework and Development Plan. Supported development of Model ICB blueprint and leading ensuing national programme. Advise on how to develop strategic commissioning capability in Integrated Care Boardsand to consider joint commissioning with local authorities. Advise on the implications of delegation of commissioning functions to providers and theassociated conditions and capabilities. Advise on the implementation of further delegation of commissioning from NHS England to ICBs.

EDUCATION

2004 — 2005

University of Warwick

MA, International Relations

2000 — 2003

University of Warwick

BA (Hons) 2:1, History and Politics

2013

University of Birmingham

PG Certificate Health Services Management

SKILLS

StrategyRisk ManagementManagementStakeholder ManagementStakeholder EngagementStrategic PlanningHospitalsChange ManagementPolicyPublic SectorProgram ManagementHealthcareProject Management

ABOUT RICHARD WATSON

A values-driven and compassionate leader who is passionate about making a real difference to the quality of health and care and outcomes for the population I serve. A board level executive director with significant experience of planning and delivering complex change, strategy development, partnership development and working, contract and performance management. Previous roles as both an officer, councillor and cabinet member in local government and in regulator, provider and commissioning in healthcare.

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