Individual Packages of Care Manager MH / LD

The aim of this post is to provide complex case management for the mental health and learning disability caseload of the Continuing Healthcare team., This role requires a subject matter expert in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. This includes the clinical knowledge to challenge care providers.

The post is responsible for providing professional expertise for mental health to the outcome of commissioning business processes for the Department or Directorate.

The post-holder will solely be responsible for the commissioning of complex mental health and learning disability care packages for patients for whom GMICB holds a commissioning responsibility under S.117 and act as complex case lead for all intensive rehabilitation placements, secure placements and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) placements commissioned by the ICS.

The post holder will be responsible for negotiation the commissioning of joint packages of care under S.117 with the relevant local authorities, where GMICB is the responsible commissioner. This includes resolving disputes regarding who is the responsible commissioner and negotiating funding splits between multiple organizations both within arbitration and legal settings. This responsibility is supervised and supported by the Deputy Director for CHC

NHS GM plans and delivers joined-up services to improve the health and wellbeing of the population residing in Greater Manchester. Its's goals include improving population health and healthcare outcomes, tackling inequalities, enhancing productivity and value for money, and supporting broader social and economic development.

This will be achieved at various levels, including neighbourhood, place, combinations of places, and the Greater Manchester system.