Band 8b Senior Commissioning and Transformation Manager - Trust HQ
Band 8b
Main area Management Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Hybrid) Job ref 436-7072007
Site Uffculme Centre, 52 Queensbridge Road Town Birmingham Salary £62,215 - £72,293 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/04/2025 23:59 Interview date 28/04/2025
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an 8b Senior Commissioning and Transformation Manager to join the Mental Health Commissioning Team within the Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Provider Collaborative (MHPC).
The post holder will provide senior leadership to the BSOL MHPC overseeing transformation projects in particular the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (NHSTT) Programme, counselling and a range of secondary care-based community mental health teams including Community Mental Health Teams, Early Intervention services, Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach Teams and Specialist Psychological Therapies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective transformation and commissioning management support to the MHPC. They will lead and oversee the implementation of a number of highly complex projects to ensure the programme aims are met, in particular the delivery of key priorities for NHSTT and community mental health services. They will be working with managers, clinical leads, service users, wider ICB/BSol partners as well as regional and wider national teams, to drive a range of significant projects as part of the programme, ensuring that these are implemented effectively.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the value of effective commissioning to all leads across the programme, ensuring that objectives are delivered on time and within budget, promoting and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. This is a high-profile role influencing all stakeholders in considering the needs of service users to bring about service improvements, in line with NHS England guidance and the post holder will need to proactively bring about change using the practices and disciplines of programme/service delivery.
This post will be a senior role within the programme and will be expected to lead on and partake in strategic discussions at all levels. They will be a focal point of contact for the Programme Team and will need to ensure that the execution of the duties are carried out in a timely, reliable, effective and efficient manner.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us 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 across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information about this role, please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
Person specification
* Commissioning, strategy development and transformation experience of working in a healthcare provider organisation, mental health commissioning or CCG/ICB
* Knowledge of system-wide working in complex and politically sensitive environments
* Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and confidently to range of audiences, including staff, patients, families and partner organisations.
* Able to set a patient-centred vision and values and provide clear strategic direction and leadership in relation to service improvement and delivery of outcomes
* Qualified in programme management, lean methodology or other service improvement processes
* Detailed knowledge of community mental health, learning disability and autism services and/or NHS Talking Therapies
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
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