Clinical Director – Health & Justice Services

Job summary

The post-holder will lead the strategic and operational development of integrated care across the Health and Justice portfolio, working closely with the Director of Operations and Head of Health and Justice. They will design and deliver integrated care teams aligned to national networks, ensuring effective partner engagement. The role involves implementing evolving national models of care, contributing to system-wide developments, and attending key programme and national meetings.

They will provide specialist clinical advice to the Leadership Team, influencing diagnosis, care, and service development. This includes interpreting national policy, shaping care group strategies, and offering guidance where policy is limited. As a member of the Care Group Leadership Team, the post-holder will contribute to the delivery and development of services across the group and represent it in various forums.

Working collaboratively with leadership teams, they will ensure services are safe, effective, and aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan, national targets, and evidence-based practice. A proactive and visible leadership approach is essential, promoting organisational values. The post-holder must be a practicing clinician or possess significant clinical expertise, providing supervision and support to relevant clinical services.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for leading the strategic and operational development of the integrated care agenda across the service portfolio and in conjunction with the Head of Health and Justice, for the design, planning and delivery of integrated offender health teams aligned to the national footprint of services.

Supporting and advising to ensure robust governance systems and processes are established, including the proactive management of clinical risk and learning from good practice. Working with the others on implementation of the Quality Strategy across the service and care group.

Advising on clinical standards, clinical safety and service quality within relevant service areas. Where required representing the Care Group at the Trust Quality Governance Committee or the Trust at Contract Quality Review meetings regarding specific items for discussion as relevant to clinical expertise.

Keeping abreast of developments within area of clinical expertise, translating national developments, NICE guidance and evidence based practice for implementation across the care group.

Shaping the development of the Care Group Business Plan and associated Workforce Plan. Contributing to education, development and training strategies and programmes in relevant areas of expertise.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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