NHS Senior Commissioning Manager-Adults Mental Health Services

1 month ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom Practicus Full time

Senior Commissioning Manager – Adults Mental Health Services

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the review and recommissioning of voluntary sector crisis services. This interim role will play a key part in shaping mental health crisis support, focusing on Crisis Cafés and working closely with service users and stakeholders.


What You'll Do:

  • Lead the review of existing Crisis Cafés, assessing performance and contract compliance.
  • Collaborate with service users and providers to ensure services align with community needs.
  • Present findings and recommendations through reports and presentations, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
  • Develop a comprehensive commissioning plan, ensuring a smooth transition to new providers by 2026.


What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in Adults mental health services, particularly in crisis support and commissioning. Ideally within commissioning or from a strategic background within the provider settings
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, especially with service users and partner organisations.
  • A collaborative, solution-oriented approach to service delivery within budget constraints.


Why Apply?

  • Directly impact mental health services for vulnerable communities.
  • Work with a highly skilled and dynamic leadership team.
  • Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site visits.


WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We’ve been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I’d absolutely love to hear from you.



Band 8c - Inside IR35,

Hybrid Working, South East

Initial 3-month contract with potential extension

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