Senior Commissioning Manager – Mental Health (Hybrid)

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 8a Commissioning Manager to lead strategy, planning, commissioning and performance management for Urgent and Emergency Care. The role emphasizes transforming provision and supporting alternatives to admission, with on-site attendance across Birmingham and Solihull.

The post holder will drive joint commissioning strategies, manage business planning and respond to policy changes. Hybrid working is available as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and addressing key risks and areas of over/under performance in relation to mental health contracts.
• Ensuring that the value of joint commissioning is realised and understood by all key stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting the implementation of key elements of the joint commissioning strategies for mental health.
• Leading business planning and maintaining systems that enable the commissioning team to respond effectively to policy and contractual changes, including new provider models, GP commissioning and personal budgets.
• Undertaking specific scoping work within the commissioning team to inform future planning and commissioning.
• Driving transformation and value for money across planning, commissioning and service delivery.
• Building the subject-matter expertise and technical capability needed for effective service delivery.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 8a Commissioning Manager to lead strategy, planning, commissioning and performance management for Urgent and Emergency Care. The role emphasizes transforming provision and supporting alternatives to admission, with on-site attendance across Birmingham and Solihull.

The post holder will drive joint commissioning strategies, manage business planning and respond to policy changes. Hybrid working is available as part of the role.