Project Manager Mental Health

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Do you have the skills and experience to make a difference to service users who have mental health problems?, then this post may be for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Strategy and Partnerships directorate. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Project Manager to the Mental Health commissioning programme, working across the Cheshire footprint. If you have passion for mental health and possess the skills required to commission effective mental health services in Cheshire we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide support and contribute to the successful delivery of specified projects. The post holder will be an excellent team player with the ability to prioritise and manage requests in a timely manner.

The new single strategic commissioner for Cheshire aims to strengthen integration and collaboration, allowing commissioning at scale with a more powerful national and regional voice, supporting the development of Integrated Care Partnerships in Cheshire West and Cheshire East to deliver more joined-up care closer to home.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Development of commissioning business plans to deliver priorities identified in the contracting and commissioning intentions and other local plans.
• Project management and implementation of plans for the redesign of services and care pathways to support outcomes based commissioning.
• Co-ordinate action plans to address concerns in performance.
• Lead the review of new and existing services against the agreed outcomes framework.
• Work on allocated projects within programmes to support the commissioning of local services and delivery of the CCG strategic objectives and NHS Long Term Plan.
  

Additional contact information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Mel Brown on melanie.brown21@nhs.net or Cheryl Cooper cheryl.cooper1@nhs.net .

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Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible & agile working arrangements, pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.

With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest.

In return, we provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment, with our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest, and as a member of NHS staff you will receive various discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores.

Applicants are asked to be aware of the potential impact of HM Government’s integration of health and social care White Paper when applying for this post. Please speak to the recruiting manager if you require any further information

In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post early to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable.

Additional information relating to the role can be found in the Job Description attached. Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification, therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.

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