Derby - ND Patient Assurance Commissioning Manager
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Neurodevelopmental Patient Assurance Team Commissioning Manager - Band 7
We are seeking an innovative, passionate, resilient person with a commitment to collaborative working across health and social care, to join our Building the Right Support (BRS)/ Neurodevelopmental Services teams.
You will be part of a friendly team with opportunities to gain a wide range of experience.
As Commissioning Manager, across learning disabilities, autism and mental health, you will be vital in taking the lead on developing the Care (Education) and Treatment (C(E)TRs) and Joined Up Care Derbyshire Dynamic Support Register (JUCD DSR) across Derby and Derbyshire.
This is a permanent, full-time role of 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have a good knowledge of the issues and challenges people face and the ability to work collaboratively to improve the capacity and quality of local support.
We are looking for a good communicator with thorough knowledge of learning disability, autism and mental health is required as is the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, in line with NHSE/I National Policy and Guidance.
Health and social care partners locally are working collaboratively together to ensure that people with a learning disability and/or Autism receive the right support at the right time and in the right place.
Locally partners have seen increased levels of demand and are actively looking at how we can support and develop services flexibly and nearer to home for the individuals we are working with and for. Further strengthening of our approach to C(E)TRs and our DSR are integral to this.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria- Clinical or social care registration or relevant experience working with LD/ASD and MH
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Commissioning Qualification or relevant experience of working in a commissioning role.
- Educated to degree level in management studies, equivalent level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Significant experience in Learning Disabilities, ASD and Mental Health and recent working knowledge of national policy
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Demonstrated experience in a health and/or social care environment
- Experience of line managing a team
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
- Ability to create and give presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decision in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Ability to manage conflicting situations
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service 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 another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.