Band 8c Head of Equity of Access-Bath

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health care is seeking a strategic leader to address health inequalities. The role involves collaboration with clinical teams and stakeholders to ensure equitable healthcare access for marginalized communities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in healthcare.
• Expertise in addressing health inequities.
• Strong analytical skills for healthcare data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to reduce health disparities.
• Analyze data to identify trends and disparities.
• Build relationships with communities to understand healthcare needs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Knowledge of Health Equity Policies

Job description

Job summary

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) Operations Directorate is seeking to appoint an experienced leader to address health inequalities for people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity (MHC, LD & N).

This is a new position within the organization, offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to collaborate with other leaders and agenda setters within AWP and the wider care system. The post holder will lead efforts to reduce disparities in healthcare access and improve outcomes by ensuring services are equitable, accessible, and responsive to marginalized and underserved communities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of issues affecting health outcomes for hard-to-reach and marginalized groups, along with a strategic understanding of the Reducing Healthcare Inequalities agenda.

The successful applicant will work across the organization, engaging with clinical teams, support services, and key partners and stakeholders to provide strategic and operational leadership for the CORE20PLUS5 agenda and support the implementation of PCREF.

The role requires strong data analytical skills, knowledge of service design and transformation, and mature communication skills, particularly in engaging underserved communities.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to reduce health disparities for people with MHC, LD & N. Lead initiatives targeting barriers to healthcare access and poor outcomes for underserved groups.
2. Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Planning: Analyze data to identify trends and disparities; design evidence-based interventions to improve service delivery.
3. Community Engagement: Build relationships with communities to understand their healthcare needs and co-design services with stakeholders.
4. Policy Compliance & Alignment: Ensure adherence to national and local policies, including Public Health England guidelines, NHS Long Term Plan, and CQC requirements.
5. Capacity Building & Resource Optimization: Identify resource priorities and facilitate staff training to promote equitable healthcare services.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health care across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.

Our dedicated team promotes mental health and wellbeing with a person-centered approach. We believe that happy, fulfilled employees deliver better care. Please note, reporting arrangements may change as we review our clinical leadership structure.

Details

Date posted: 12 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8c

Salary: £74,290 to £85,601 per year, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 342-CS045-0525

Job locations: Bath NHS House, Newbridge Hill, Bath, BA1 3QE

Job description

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven leadership in healthcare.
• Expertise in addressing health inequities.
• Strong analytical skills for healthcare data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of national health equity policies and improvement plan implementation experience.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Please see the full job description for additional responsibilities.