Deputy Designated Clinical Officer: Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

Job summary

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board in Maidstone, United Kingdom, is seeking a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for a full-time role with a salary of £49,387 to £56,515 per year. The position offers Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and a strong focus on safeguarding the health and development of children and young people with SEND.

You will provide clinical guidance on EHCPs, lead multi-agency work, and develop policies to improve SEND services, deputising for the Designated Clinical

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Current UK professional registration with a relevant clinical body.
• Experience coordinating complex projects.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Clinical Officer and ICB SEND Team in meeting statutory responsibilities for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance on complex SEND cases and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Lead and coordinate projects, workstreams and multi-agency assessments.
• Ensure health advice in EHCPs is accurate, timely and of high quality.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, local authorities, schools, families and voluntary organisations.
• Support audits, quality assurance, service evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures and training to improve SEND services.
• Represent the ICB at SEND tribunals and complex multi-agency meetings.
• Manage risks, performance data, case records and statutory documentation.
• Contribute to service planning, commissioning and effective resource management.
• Support team members and deputise for the Designated Clinical Officer when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Systems thinking

Process improvement

Financial management

Project coordination

Project management

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Current UK professional registration with a relevant clinical body

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer
Employer: NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 49,387 to 56,515 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Clinical Officer and ICB SEND Team in meeting statutory responsibilities for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance on complex SEND cases and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Lead and coordinate projects, workstreams and multi-agency assessments.
• Ensure health advice in EHCPs is accurate, timely and of high quality.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, local authorities, schools, families and voluntary organisations.
• Support audits, quality assurance, service evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures and training to improve SEND services.
• Represent the ICB at SEND tribunals and complex multi-agency meetings.
• Manage risks, performance data, case records and statutory documentation.
• Contribute to service planning, commissioning and effective resource management.
• Support team members and deputise for the Designated Clinical Officer when required.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Current UK professional registration with a relevant clinical professional body.
• Significant experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience coordinating complex projects.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and high-quality communications.
• Competence in systems thinking, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong financial and process management skills.
• Successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits / Sponsorship

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
• Opportunity to contribute to improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Involvement in strategic planning, service improvement and multi-agency collaboration.