NHS

Medical Head of Service - Chailey Clinical Services

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

North Chailey, LewesView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£63,696 to £150,569

Contract

Contract

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role leads a specialist service for children with complex neurodisability, improving care quality, access and outcomes. It suits senior doctors with leadership experience and a passion for multidisciplinary work.

What you'll need

  • Full GMC registration and a licence to practise in the UK.
  • Completed specialist training in paediatrics, neurology or a related field.
  • Proven experience leading a multidisciplinary clinical team.
  • Strong knowledge of neurodisability care pathways.
  • Excellent communication and quality‑improvement skills.

How to boost your chances

  • Highlight any leadership projects in your CV and cover letter.
  • Gather references who can speak to your team‑management abilities.
  • Research Chailey Clinical Services and be ready to discuss its challenges.
  • Prepare examples of how you have improved patient outcomes.
  • Ensure your GMC licence is current and your portfolio is up to date.

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Job description

Job summary Are you passionate about improving the quality of care, access, experience and outcomes for patients? Chailey Clinical Services offer a range of highly specialist multidisciplinary services supporting children, and young people with complex neurodisability and complex or fluctuating health needs. Child Development Services provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary child development and disability services, largely focused on children and young people with neurodisability and neurodev…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

27 October 2026

Last checked

27 October 2026

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About the employer

SCN
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

NHS organisation

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