Deputy Head of Learning Disability, Autism Programme & MH

Job summary

The postholder will require dynamic leadership and excellent communication skills, a proven capacity to work across the multidisciplinary spectrum at both strategic and operational levels, to engage service users and key stakeholders and demonstrable competencies in the management and delivery of the Mental Health S117 and Learning Disability Autism programme.

The post holder will contribute to the department's strategic workforce planning, governance, quality improvement, financial and performance management processes and will have responsibility for their effective implementation of these processes across those services for which they have responsibility

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the postholder are to:

To support the Head LDA/MHS117 Service in managing the budget; ensuring expenditure is properly controlled through having in place appropriate commissioning and operational processes and practices that are adhered to by the operational team.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to large groups including patients, families, carers and other organisations

Support the development and delivery of joint training programmes with the Local Authority regarding all process and policies (local and national) regarding Section 117 Aftercare and Learning Disability and Autism Programme.

To develop and implement measures to ensure that services promote patient centred care, promote clinical quality and patient safety, ensure services provide value for money, contribute to commissioning intentions ensuring services fit the needs of the local population in relation to S117 aftercare.

Ensure that the LDA/MHS117 Team works in accordance with Adult Safeguarding policies and procedures; responding to safeguarding concerns, coordinating the team to carry out reviews as required, and participating in multi-agency safeguarding meetings

To ensure the service complies with all professional, regulatory and statutory standards

About us

The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide whathealth services are needed in Surrey and Sussex and set out how they'll be provided, making sure hospitals, primary care, and other services work together, rather than in silos, for the benefit of everyone in the community. NHS Surrey Heartlands and Sussex ICB achieve this byworking in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers,familiesand the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.

Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex.We are working to:

• Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health and proactive care.

• Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes.

• Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money.

• Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.

We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes.

To achieve this, we need a team of people who can think beyond organisational boundaries, strong collaborators who can navigate complexity, challenge constructively, and keep communities at the centre of decisions.