S117 & LDA Funding Lead (Non-Clinical)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Sussex ICB is advertising a Band 6 practitioner in its Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health team, focusing on the non-clinical side of S117 aftercare and funding arrangements. The role involves advising on S117 funding, reviewing disputes, and coordinating with local authorities and NHS providers across Surrey and Sussex to ensure consistent practices.

You will oversee expenditure, manage high-cost packages, and contribute to policy development while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in NHS settings.
• Significant NHS commissioning, mental health, learning disability or autism experience.
• Ability to interpret legislation, guidance and funding arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on S117 funding, commissioning responsibilities and financial arrangements.
• Review complex cases where funding responsibility or commissioning is questioned.
• Support identification and resolution of disputes between Responsible Commissioner and funding.
• Collaborate with local authorities and NHS providers to develop S117 arrangements.
• Oversee data submission, risks and service gaps within the LDA function.
• Manage S117 expenditure, financial risks and high-cost packages.
• Contribute to developing S117 and LDA policies, procedures and operating models.
• Support information management, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Work with clinical teams while focusing on non-clinical S117/LDA responsibilities.
• Ensure consistent approaches across Surrey and Sussex.

Skills

NHS commissioning knowledge

S117 aftercare knowledge

Data reporting and performance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Surrey and Sussex ICB is advertising a Band 6 practitioner in its Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health team, focusing on the non-clinical side of S117 aftercare and funding arrangements. The role involves advising on S117 funding, reviewing disputes, and coordinating with local authorities and NHS providers across Surrey and Sussex to ensure consistent practices.

You will oversee expenditure, manage high-cost packages, and contribute to policy development while maintaining strong