NHS Surrey Heartlands works in partnership with local health and care organisations - along with staff, residents, their carers and families to support people to live healthier lives. We have an ambitious vision for transformation and continuous improvement of health and care across our footprint, supporting the overall objectives of our wider integrated care system; to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare; tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access; enhance productivity and value for money and support broader social and economic development in their area. To deliver our objectives we need a team of talented, collaborative professionals who share the same vision and are passionate about what they do. The post is suitable for Agile working. The successful post holder may choose a base closest to their home address. Main duties of the job The Joint Head of Learning Disabilities and Autism Integrated Commissioning is responsible for the integrated care systems strategic commissioning, relationship management and transformation in regard to Learning Disabilities, Autism and in supporting SEND. The role has the specific aim of ensuring that adults and children with learning Disabilities and or Autism receive clinically effective care.That is, they receive the correct health and social care interventions in the right place and at the right time and inappropriate admissions (e.g., to acute setting or inpatient specialist services) are reduced to an absolute minimum. They will beresponsible for ensuring provision of safe, high-quality healthcare for children and adults with Learning Disabilities and or Autism with physical and or complex mental health presentations To achieve this, the role will lead the transformation of health and social care pathways interfacing with a wide range of providers in health, social care, and the independent sector, that deliver care to Children and or Adults with LD and or Autism They will be required to perform this in a matrix style working arrangement in collaboration with and across multiple organisations and professional groups within and beyond the Surrey footprint. Also, in relation to regional or national initiatives such as those specified by Networks or NHS England. About us Surrey Heartlands is a partnership of organisations working together - with staff, patients, their carers, families, and the public - to support people to live healthier lives. Surrey Heartlands developed into an Integrated Care Board (ICB) since July 2022, working through 4 Integrated, dynamic, and sustainable place-based partnerships (our Places), each working together to deliver a shared vision across Surrey. The 4 Place partnerships are known as: North West Surrey Alliance Guildford and Waverley Alliance Surrey Downs Health and Care East Surrey Place We have an ambitious vision for transformation and continuous improvement of health and care across our footprint and to deliver our objectives we need a team of capable, collaborative professionals who share the same vision. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome all applications, especially those from underrepresented communities, including people with a disability, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area • Registered Nurse learning Disabilities or LD or Autism allied health Professional • Evidence of continuing professional development • Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current health and social care policy in Surrey and appreciate the implications of this on pathways and complex needs • Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England individual provider and commissioning organisations • enhanced understanding of funding, commissioning and contracting processes • Enhanced knowledge of project and change management • Enhanced understanding of organisational/professional cultures across health and social care sectors • Member of relevant professional body • Expert knowledge of health and social care pathways both within and beyond the Guildford and Waverley CCG locality • Working knowledge of safeguarding and safety processes Communication Skills Essential • Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level. • Good presentational and training skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others • Enhanced ability to produce accessible information for those with learning or communication disabilities Analytical Essential • Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery • Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution Planning Skills Essential • Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time Management Skills Essential • Abilities for financial and staff management Physical Skills Essential • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills Autonomy Essential • Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales • Interpreting national policy for implementation Equality and Diversity Essential • Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda Financial and Physical Resources Essential • Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes Other Essential • Team working skills Self-motivated • Ability to move between details and the bigger picture • Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values • Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop