Birmingham and Solihull CCG

Programme Manager Learning Disabilities and Autism

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism team at Birmingham and Solihull CCG. We are looking for an highly motivated individual who has a positive and flexible approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead the delivery of the learning disability and autism programme. This is a priority programme within Birmingham and Solihull and is key to delivering the reduction of health inequalities.

Main duties of the job

Employment with this organisation does attract a Review period which will be monitored and reviewed according to your terms and conditions of employment.

The CCG promotes flexible and agile working as a commitment to equality and making staff feel valued.

The CCG is committed to having a workforce which is representative of the population of Birmingham and Solihull. Our current staffing profile demonstrates that we are not as representative of our local community as we would like to be at this level within the organisation. We would actively welcome applications from individuals from a Minority Ethnic background for this role.

About us

Birmingham and Solihull CCG is the largest CCG in England and is responsible for commissioning services for 1.3 million people. The organisation is committed to getting the best value from the £1.2b, which we invest in healthcare each year. If you join our team you will be pivotal in helping deliver this exciting and ambitious transformation programme. You will need to be educated to MSc level or equivalent and have experience of leading challenging programmes in complex and challenging environments. This will take an exceptional individual with a flexible approach and a strong desire to improve services across Birmingham and Solihull, and make a difference in the outcomes for our population. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and career in a supportive and exciting working environment. For and informal discussion please contact Samantha Lowe, Lead Commissioner for Learning Disabilities and Autism via 07738 264 670.

Date posted

17 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£54,764 to £63,862 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

529-4005369

Job locations

Wesleyan

Colmore Circus

Birmingham

B4 6AR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The CCG is registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We actively welcome applications from applicants with a disability, and commit to shortlisting all such suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require in order to participate in the recruitment process.

If you are interested in applying for this post you are encouraged to do so at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date, please consider that you have not been successful at shortlisting stage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in applying for this post you are encouraged to do so at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date, please consider that you have not been successful at shortlisting stage.

Person Specification

Essential

Must have experience of leading complex programme/s of work
Must have experience of working across organisations to deliver programme/s of work
Extensive communication and relationships management skills
Demonstrable and extensive experience of partnership working experience

Desirable

Experience of working at a senior level in NHS or Social Care
Knowledge and experience of learning disabilities and autism
Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Person Specification

Essential

Must have experience of leading complex programme/s of work
Must have experience of working across organisations to deliver programme/s of work
Extensive communication and relationships management skills
Demonstrable and extensive experience of partnership working experience

Desirable

Experience of working at a senior level in NHS or Social Care
Knowledge and experience of learning disabilities and autism
Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull CCG

Address

Wesleyan

Colmore Circus

Birmingham

B4 6AR

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamandsolihullccg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull CCG

Address

Wesleyan

Colmore Circus

Birmingham

B4 6AR

Employer's website

https://www.birminghamandsolihullccg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)