Head of Service for CAMHS, CYPF, LD & Adult

• Senior operational leadership experience in complex NHS, health or social care services
• Knowledge of mental health, CAMHS, CYPF, Learning Disability or related services
• A strong record of service transformation, performance improvement and partnership working
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing workforce and budgets
• Compassionate, inclusive leadership with a commitment to reducing health inequalities and delivering person-centred care

Essential

• Educated to master's level in a relevant health, social care, management, leadership or related discipline, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Current registration with an appropriate professional body, where applicable to the candidate's professional background.

Desirable

• Formal leadership or management qualification at postgraduate level, or equivalent demonstrable senior leadership development.
• Programme, project or change management qualification or equivalent practical expertise.

Essential

• Significant senior operational leadership experience in a complex NHS, health or social care environment.
• Experience of leading a substantial, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce through senior managers.
• Experience of managing CAMHS, CYPF, learning disability, adult specialist mental health, or closely related services.
• Demonstrable responsibility for operational performance, quality, workforce and financial delivery across multiple services or a complex portfolio.
• Experience of leading major service transformation, redesign or recovery programmes involving multiple professional groups and partner organisations.

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of the national policy, legislative and regulatory environment affecting mental health, children and young people, learning disability and specialist services.
• Strong understanding of NHS operational performance, access, waiting-time, quality, safety, workforce and financial requirements