# Learning Disability & Autism Programme & MH Practitioner Non-Clinical > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/learning-disability-and-autism-programme-and-mh-practitioner-non-clinical/b4882386-bb02-4316-ac55-375352b10cdf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/learning-disability-and-autism-programme-and-mh-practitioner-non-clinical/b4882386-bb02-4316-ac55-375352b10cdf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board - **Location:** Duke Street - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T11:30:37.216Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Worthing/NHS_Surrey_Sussex_ICB/Learning_Disability_Autism_Programme_Mental_Health/Learning_Disability_Autism_Programme_Mental_Health-v8383916 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8383916?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you an experienced NHS professional with a strong understanding of commissioning, Section 117 aftercare and partnership working? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Practitioner to join our Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health team. This is a key role supporting the effective delivery and governance of Section 117 aftercare arrangements, with a particular focus on the non-clinical commissioning, funding, financial and operational aspects of S117 ### Main duties of the job You will have: - Significant experience within NHS commissioning, mental health, learning disability, autism or related services. - A strong understanding of Section 117 aftercare and the LDA programme, and the interface between health and social care. - Experience of managing complex commissioning, funding or financial issues. - The ability to interpret and apply legislation, guidance and local commissioning arrangements. - Experience of working across organisational boundaries and resolving complex issues with multiple stakeholders. - Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills. - The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. - Experience of providing advice and guidance to colleagues and senior stakeholders. You will be confident working with complex information and able to translate legislation, policy and commissioning requirements into practical solutions. This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing a consistent, sustainable and robust approach to S117 commissioning across Surrey and Sussex. You will work within a multidisciplinary team alongside clinical, commissioning, finance and operational colleagues, with opportunities to contribute to wider strategic development across mental health, learning disability and autism. If you are passionate about improving the way S117 services are commissioned and funded, and want to make a difference to the experience and outcomes of people receiving aftercare, we would welcome your application. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will work within health and social care frameworks, ensuring a consistent approach and supporting effective, coordinated and legally compliant S117 arrangements. You will work closely with clinical colleagues, local authorities, providers and other partners to ensure that S117 responsibilities are clearly understood and appropriately managed. Key responsibilities will include: - Providing specialist advice on S117 funding, commissioning responsibilities and financial arrangements for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities and Autism. - Reviewing complex cases where there are questions or disputes regarding funding responsibility, eligibility or commissioning arrangements - Supporting the identification and resolution of Responsible Commissioner and funding disputes. - Working with Local Authorities and NHS providers to develop effective and sustainable S117 arrangements. - Support the oversight and operational management of LDA function, ensuring accurate and timely submission of data, and appropriate escalation of risks and service gaps. - Providing oversight of S117 expenditure, financial risks, high-cost packages and funding commitments. - Contributing to the development and implementation of S117 / LDA policies, procedures, pathways and operating models. - Supporting effective information management, reporting and performance monitoring. - Working collaboratively with clinical teams while maintaining a clear focus on the commissioning and non-clinical responsibilities of S117 / LDA. - Supporting the development of consistent approaches across Surrey and Sussex. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust - Used to working in a busy environment - Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change - Commitment to continuing professional development - Professional calm and efficient manner - Effective organiser - Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals - Ability to demonstrate the NHS and ICS values and behaviours in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, patients and service users - Full driving Licence ### Autonomy **Essential** - Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing demands ### Analytical **Essential** - Ability to analyse & evaluate complex issues where information may be conflicting, using experience to make recommendations and escalate where appropriate - Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to support decision making - Demonstrate problem solving skills with an ability to respond to sudden & unexpected demands ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills ### Planning Skills **Essential** - Ability to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and as part of a team - Able to organise own time and work unsupervised - Ability to (re)prioritise work according to changing demands ### Management Skills **Essential** - Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support ### Equality and Diversity **Essential** - Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships ### Knowledge, Training and Experience **Essential** - Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area - Experience of assessment of health and social care needs – care planning and coordination including knowledge of discharge planning - Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a rapidly changing environment - Demonstrable experience of case management - Knowledge of and experience of MHA, S117, NHS Funded Continuing Health Care criteria, Care and Treatment reviews – Legal Framework guidance and policies - Experience of commissioning and reviewing safe and appropriate care and support - A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences - Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence - Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 267.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713044) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.