Head of Care Group Mental Health Inpatients and Specialist Services
The closing date is 19 April 2026
Job summary
This post is only open to current employees of the Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, motivational leader to support the Divisional Director in leading core elements of a new Mental Health Services Division. As a Head of Care Group, youll have the skills, experience, determination and imagination to drive effective service delivery, optimising patient and staff experience, outcomes and efficiency. Crucially, youll be able to synthesise complex information clearly and concisely in writing or in person.
The role will challenge you as you build a team and manage change from day one. But youll have the practical and moral support of the Divisional Director and the wider Divisional team to deliver your agreed strategic objectives, and as we work together to embed a healthy culture that accords with Trust values, and nurture and develop talent.
The role is 37.5 hours per week. We are open to discussing flexible working and basing arrangements, but the expectation is of high visibility and mobility across both counties.
Please see attached policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
Support the Divisional Director to deliver CIPs by redesigning and reviewing services, realising efficiencies by fostering and encouraging a creative innovative approach to service delivery.
Be accountable for the management and delivery of services on a day-to-day operational basis across the Care Group.
Directly supervise a range of Team/Service Leads working within the Care Group.
Ensure Team/Service Managers are accountable for the performance and quality of service delivery within their teams.
Walk the floor maintaining a high profile amongst teams/services. Use all means of communication meetings, video, etc, to ensure staff are well briefed on developments within the Care Group and across the wider Trust.
Ensure the identification of risk within the service, facilitating and appropriate action to reduce risk in line with Trust policy.
Ensure that services within the Care Group meet the standards set by the CQC for the framework for inspecting mental health services.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
08 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-2187
Job locations
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
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