Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) Operations Directorate is seeking to appoint an experienced leader to tackle health inequalities for people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity (MHC, LD & N).
This is a new post within the organisation and offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work alongside other leaders and agenda setters within AWP and the wider care system. The post holder will take a leadership role in reducing disparities in healthcare access and improving outcomes by ensuring services are equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of marginalised and underserved communities.
You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues impacting the health outcomes of difficult-to-reach and marginalised groups and possess an in-depth strategic understanding of the Reducing Healthcare Inequalities agenda.
The successful applicant will work across the organisation, with clinical teams, support services, key partners, and stakeholders to provide a strategic and operational vision for the delivery of the CORE20PLUS5 agenda and support the implementation of PCREF within the organisation.
The role will require strong data analytical skills, an understanding of service design and transformation, and mature communication skills, as engaging communities underserved by existing service models will be a key aspect of the role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
o Develop and implement strategic plans to reduce health disparities for people with MHC, LD & N.
o Lead initiatives targeting barriers to healthcare access and poor outcomes for underserved groups.
2. Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Planning
o Analyse data to identify trends and disparities in health access and outcomes.
o Lead and support the design of interventions informed by evidence and best practices to improve service delivery.
3. Community Engagement
o Build strong relationships with communities to understand their healthcare needs.
o Co-design services with community stakeholders to enhance trust and engagement.
4. Policy Compliance & Alignment
o Ensure alignment with national and local policies, including Public Health England guidelines, NHS Long Term Plan objectives, and CQC requirements.
5. Capacity Building & Resource Optimisation
o Identify priority areas for resource allocation to maximise impact on underserved populations.
o Facilitate training and development opportunities for staff to improve understanding and delivery of equitable healthcare services.
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We serve approximately 1.8 million people across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding team promotes mental health and wellbeing through a person-centred approach for those who use our services and our employees. We believe that happy and fulfilled employees provide better care.
At AWP, we are embarking on a clinical leadership review, and reporting arrangements for this post may be subject to future change.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Derek Hammond
Job title: Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Email: d.hammond8@nhs.net
Phone: 07885 608215
#J-18808-Ljbffr