Senior Commissioning Manager

2 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to join our Learning Disabilities and Autism Team within the Provider Collaborative.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead on agreed Learning Disability and Autism commissioning projects, with a focus on inpatient and community services pathways and initiatives.
  • Undertake contract and financial management and the completion of national returns for their lead areas.
  • Provide healthcare commissioning advice and guidance to support Partner organisations within the Provider Collaborative.
  • Work at a national and regional level to develop and deliver key project aims that will support health improvement across the Learning Disabilities and Autism agenda.
  • Actively engage with a wide range of partners within the health, social care, and local communities, including service users and carers.
  • Work with the Provider Collaborative governance structures and processes and ensure Standing Financial Instructions are adhered to.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of changing NHS and partner agency policies and be able to interpret these for the wider team.
  • Deliver an effective service ensuring community equivalence in healthcare delivery and experience for patients.
About Us

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull. Our team of 4000 clinical and support staff work together to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.

We provide a range of mental healthcare services, as well as specialised services nationally, and offer medical, nursing, and psychology training. Our population is culturally diverse, and we are committed to providing excellent care to support our community.

Person Specification
  • Master's level education or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in a specialist area.
  • Healthcare commissioning or programme management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciation of the implications of this on engagement.
  • Previous responsibility for a budget, involved in budget setting, and working knowledge of financial processes.
Desirable Skills and Experience
  • Experience of working in a Learning Disability or Autism Service.
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge, including commissioning, project management, improvement capability, patient and user involvement, planning, and evidence of complex change.
  • Experience of successful collaborative working across multiple external organisations.
  • Ability to plan and deliver programmes and projects and services on time.
  • Financial and staff management skills.


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