Job summary
Full time , Band 6 Learning Disability and Autism Programme & Mental Health S117

Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to:

• Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health and proactive care.
• Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes.
• Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money.
• Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.

We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes.

To achieve this, we need a team of people who can think beyond organisational boundaries, strong collaborators, can navigate complexity, challenge constructively, and keep communities at the centre of decisions.

Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the postholder are to:

Work as a member of the Learning Disability and Autism Programme team (LDAP) and MHA Section 117 Aftercare (S117) team reviewing care and support for people with S117 aftercare including those with learning disability, autism or both.

About us
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide what health services are needed in Surrey and Sussex and set out how they'll be provided, making sure hospitals, primary care, and other services work together, rather than in silos, for the benefit of everyone in the community. NHS Surrey Heartlands and Sussex ICB achieve this by working in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers, families and the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.

Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care services across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to:

• Improve health and care outcomes for everyone, with a focus on preventing ill health andproactive care.
• Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes.
• Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money.
• Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.

Details
Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
256-SH-7944287-4
Job locations
Duke Street
Worthing
GU21 5BH
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Reviewing of commissioned care and support for people with LDA/S117 with partners in the Local Authority and provider TrustSupport discharges from Acute hospitals, Assessment and Treatment units and any other type of inpatient unit which provides care for people with learning disability, autism or both.
• Complete Inpatient Care and Treatment Reviews, Community Care Education, and Treatment Reviews and eight-week commissioner oversight visits, to support discharge from mental health hospital and to prevent hospital admission.
• Support with admission avoidance work for people with a learning disability, autism, or both, in the community, via the Dynamic Support Register.
• Work alongside and reporting to the Learning Disability and Autism Programme, Programme team to meet inpatient trajectory targets and other LDA related, as set by NHS England.
• Support Adult and Childrens Safeguarding processes, ensuring that care packages and commissioned services are safe and high quality
• Use specialist knowledge and/or clinical skills to ensure that coordination of care and outcomes are determined in a consistent manner to ensure effective application and interpretation of the MHA S117 and National Framework for NHS CHC and NHS FNC.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills to communicate with people with Learning Disability, Autism or both, their families and other professionals. The production of accurate, detailed and comprehensive reports is essential.
• Work closely with hospitals, community services and care providers to develop systems and processes to facilitate a smooth processes and responses to a range of stakeholders.
• Undertake complex case management for people with learning disability, autism or both funded by the ICB in hospital or with S117 aftercare needs in the community via packages of care and support.
• Jointly commissioning care packages which are in accordance with locally agreed protocols within the ICB and Local Authority.
• To review the holistic needs of the person with Learning Disability, Autism or both regarding the appropriateness of the placement, level of care being provided, safeguarding and entitlement to NHS Funded Health Care.
• Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals.
• Participate in training and development to ensure continuing professional development
• Set up Personal Health Budgets where appropriate, monitor and review following PHB policies and processes.
• Coordinate and/or multi-disciplinary meetings, multi agency risk meetings where there is a person in crisis.
• Review Nursing Home placements for older people with mental health illness ensuring that care is high quality, value for money and meeting the needs of the person.
• Have a good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of liberty and Best Interests consultation.
• Complete LeDeR mortality reviews for people with learning disability and/or autism.

Person Specification
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
• Evidence of continued professional development/ post graduate learning ( e.g Masters )
• 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
• Experience of working with people with learning disability, autism, mental health and complex needs

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

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

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

Physical Skills
Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
• Ability to utilise virtual technology (Microsoft TEAMs) and AI where appropriate

Management Skills
Essential

• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
• Experience of line management /supervision of staff

Equality and Diversity
Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Autonomy
Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing demands

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.