Deputy Designated Clinical Officer, SEND — Flexible Working

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board in Maidstone is seeking a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer (NHS AfC: Band 7). The role supports the Designated Clinical Officer and SEND Team to ensure statutory responsibilities for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND are met.

The post holder provides clinical leadership and coordinates cross-sector workstreams, with a focus on high-quality health input to EHCPs, assessments and SEND service improvement.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Member of a relevant clinical professional body.
• Significant experience working in political, complex environments.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience coordinating complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of statutory SEND responsibilities for children and young people aged 0-25.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance on complex SEND cases and EHCP requirements.
• Lead and coordinate SEND workstreams, projects and multi-agency assessments.
• Ensure health advice within Education, Health and Care Plans is accurate, timely and high quality.
• Work collaboratively with health services, local authorities, education settings, families and voluntary organisations.
• Support quality assurance, audits, service evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures and training to improve SEND practice across organisations.
• Represent the ICB at SEND tribunals and other complex multi-agency meetings.
• Manage risks, performance information, case records and statutory documentation.
• Contribute to service planning, commissioning decisions and effective use of resources.
• Provide oversight and support the team members and deputise for the Designated Clinical Officer when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Member of a relevant clinical professional body

Experience in political, complex environments

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board in Maidstone is seeking a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer (NHS AfC: Band 7). The role supports the Designated Clinical Officer and SEND Team to ensure statutory responsibilities for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND are met.

The post holder provides clinical leadership and coordinates cross-sector workstreams, with a focus on high-quality health input to EHCPs, assessments and SEND service improvement.