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Head of Service – Neighbourhoods and SEND Strategic Lead
The closing date is 15 April 2026
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To provide overall leadership, form the strategic direction and management of Children's Services' neighbourhood expansion and provide oversight and leadership to the Local Area Partnership SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) agenda within the Trust.
To lead the expansion of Children's services into neighbourhood teams, ensuring services embed a culture of continuous improvement and that patient experience is at the heart of everything.
To be responsible for ensuring children's services meet the required care standards for SEND including CQC, local and national policy and strategies, and are aligned with professional standards following recognised clinical guidance (NICE).
You will work closely with teams within the Trust, primary care, the Local Authority, ICB and regional and national stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration within service development and delivery across 0-25 year cohort.
Main duties of the job
* Developing SEND strategy, co-ordinating adult and CYP services
* Working closely with ICB, local authority and services within Trust to improve outcomes and service for those with SEND needs
* Strategic development, co-ordination and implementation planning and execution of neighbourhood development for Children's services
* Working with region and national teams to develop SEND provision and adaptations across Children's and adult services
* Working on transitions between Children and adult services
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Professional qualification -registered with a professional body
* Experienced in the strategic development and delivery of a service area
Skills and aptitude
* Proven ability to lead and manage staff from diverse professional backgrounds and to act independently and on own initiative
Knowledge and abilities
* Specialist and in-depth knowledge of Children's services developed over an extensive period
* Ability to work in partnership with agencies and organisations to achieve real service improvements or savings
* Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in a complex environment
* Understands the diverse interest groups and power bases in health and social care and in the charity sector within Cornwall and the South West
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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