This Band 6 practitioner post sits in the Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health team at the Surrey and Sussex ICB and focuses on the non-clinical side of Section 117 aftercare. The work covers specialist advice on S117 funding and commissioning, reviewing disputed or complex cases, and overseeing high-cost packages and expenditure. It is distinct for its cross-boundary remit, working with local authorities and NHS providers across Surrey and Sussex to build a consistent approach. Candidates need a strong grounding in MHA, S117 and NHS Continuing Healthcare criteria.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist advice on S117 funding, commissioning responsibilities and financial arrangements for mental health, learning disability and autism
- Review complex cases where funding responsibility, eligibility or commissioning arrangements are questioned or disputed
- Support the identification and resolution of Responsible Commissioner and funding disputes
- Work with local authorities and NHS providers to develop effective, sustainable S117 arrangements
- Support the oversight and operational management of the LDA function, including accurate, timely data submission and escalation of risks and service gaps
- Oversee S117 expenditure, financial risks, high-cost packages and funding commitments
- Contribute to developing and implementing S117 and LDA policies, procedures, pathways and operating models
- Support information management, reporting and performance monitoring
- Work with clinical teams while keeping a clear focus on the non-clinical responsibilities of S117 and LDA
- Support consistent approaches across Surrey and Sussex
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience at a similar level in a specialist area
Experience
- Significant NHS commissioning, mental health, learning disability, autism or related experience
- Managing complex commissioning, funding or financial issues
- Assessing health and social care needs, including care planning, coordination and discharge planning; demonstrable case management
- Commissioning and reviewing safe and appropriate care and support
- Resolving complex issues across organisational boundaries, advising colleagues and senior stakeholders, and maintaining key relationships
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of S117 aftercare, the LDA programme and the health and social care interface
- Knowledge of MHA, S117, NHS Funded Continuing Health Care criteria, Care and Treatment reviews and legal framework guidance
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation, guidance and local commissioning arrangements
- Ability to analyse conflicting information, act on incomplete information, recommend or elevate, and problem solve under sudden demands
- Excellent writing, report and presentation skills, with persuasion and influence on complex matters
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
Other
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
- Ability to organise own time, work unsupervised, as part of a team, and reprioritise under changing demands
- Ability to work under stressful conditions in a rapidly changing environment
- Understanding of equality of opportunity; demonstrates NHS and IC... values and behaviours
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
