Specialised Commissioning Coordinator
Would you like to work in an organisation that sits in the top 10 best NHS Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Services Trust to work for. This ranking is based on staff feedback in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
Job overview
The post holder will provide leadership and support for the Delegated Commissioning, Adult Eating Disorder and CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaboratives. The post holder’s overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support an effective management of a portfolio of specialist services commissioning.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide professional leadership in the coordination of the Complex care panel at SABP in the preparation and processing of applications for the panel. Complex care funding applications are specific for individuals whose needs are not met by the standard commissioned pathways of care.The Complex care panel will provide clinical expertise to support decision making for complex care treatments and placements.
The post holder will be responsible for the processing and management of referrals into the Provider Collaboratives. This will include bed finding activities under the guidance of case managers.
Working for our organisation
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support.We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To lead in advising GP practitioners, clinical and provider services on referral pathways and routes to treatment as set out in local commissioning policies and contracts.
- To take a lead in providing effective management and development of the Complex care panel framework including the preparation and circulation of complex care applications and papers for panels and providing assistance to panel members to allow for timely and accurate decision making.
- To have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills and the ability to give detailed information and analysis across the Provider Collaboratives and Delegated Commissioning.
- To support the placement managers to co-ordinate the commissioning of individual care packages against set conditions by the Complex care panel and to support case managers as required.
- To respond flexibly to changes in demands in order for the services to achieve their contractual outcomes and support the Provider Collaboratives and Delegating Commissioning teams DCT to achieve standards and targets.
- To support the teams through the delivery of high standard administrative and data support.
- To deputise for the business support team as required.
- To provide line management and supervision of the business/administration support of the Provider Collaboratives and Delegated Commissioning to ensure effective systems and processes that meet the Provider Collaboratives’ and Delegated Commissioning’s requirements.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- Knowledge and experience of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
- Experience of financial and data analysis, process including management of invoices
Desirable
Essential criteria- Competent in understanding performance and quality data
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Please note that you are not restricted from applying for this role if you do not identify with these characteristics and all applicants will be considered fairly against the job description.
As a flexible working and friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or any other flexible working patterns.
Gender Pay Gap Action
Women in our Trust are under-represented in some senior grades. We are therefore encouraging women to apply for posts at 8A and above.