Deputy Director - Mental Health, LD & CYP Commissioning

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for Deputy Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Children and Young People and Maternity Commissioning. Based in Preston, this senior role provides strategic oversight across a large commissioning portfolio to improve outcomes and value for money for the population.

The postholder will report to the Strategic Commissioning Director, shaping strategy, driving transformation and working with NHS providers,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in strategic leadership, management or relevant discipline.
• Extensive senior commissioning leadership experience within Mental Health and related areas.
• Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory frameworks and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Children and Young People and Maternity commissioning.
• Lead commissioning strategies, service redesign and transformation programmes to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• Deputise for the Strategic Commissioning Director at local, regional and national forums.
• Develop strong partnerships with NHS providers, local authorities, primary care, social care and VCFSE organisations.
• Oversee performance, quality, governance, risk and assurance arrangements across the portfolio.
• Provide expert commissioning advice to senior leaders, Boards and governance committees.
• Lead major service reviews and commissioning projects across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
• Use population health and performance data to inform strategic decision-making and service improvement.
• Influence ICB-wide planning and contribute to corporate and system-wide priorities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and co-production activities with partners, patients and communities.
• Manage delegated budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and effective financial stewardship.
• Provide leadership, development and support to senior managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic commissioning

Data interpretation

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in strategic leadership/management

Professional qualification (where required)

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) invites applications for Deputy Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Children and Young People and Maternity Commissioning. Based in Preston, this senior role provides strategic oversight across a large commissioning portfolio to improve outcomes and value for money for the population.

The postholder will report to the Strategic Commissioning Director, shaping strategy, driving transformation and working with NHS providers,