Strategic Commissioner - Commissioning Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Camden
Job Role
I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for someone will take the lead on commissioning across a series of integrated mental health programmes. This will include the development of a vibrant local mental health partnership across the NHS, Local Authority, Voluntary and Community Sector and residents in delivering the Community Mental Health Framework and other aligned local and national strategies.
Camden's mental health system has developed stronger partnerships than ever in responding to Covid-19 and we are looking for someone who can help develop this further, retaining a focus on coproduction and the resident voice throughout, whilst navigating the opportunities and challenges brought about by the move to Integrated Care Systems and a reframing of our local borough priorities.
About you
They are looking for a dynamic and experienced candidate who has a proven track record of developing strong relationships with providers and developing high performing partnerships to improve outcomes for residents.
The skills, knowledge and experience include:
Extensive experience and knowledge of commissioning in an NHS and/or Local Authority environment.
Flexible and able to work on several projects concurrently, the ability to prioritise and organise workload and maintain pace across different work streams.
Outcome and evidence-based commissioning, including evidence of taking projects through the whole commissioning cycle.
Ability to lead and to work collaboratively with a range of people including residents, providers and senior managers in a complex multi-agency environment