Integrated Neighbourhood Community Lead

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is recruiting an Integrated Neighbourhood Community Lead. You will provide clinical, operational and professional leadership within a defined neighbourhood, strengthening integrated working with primary care, social care, mental health, acute services and the voluntary sector.

The role combines leadership, service management and partnership working, with responsibility for quality, performance, workforce and

Qualifications

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC or HCPC)
• Master's level qualification or relevant experience
• Senior clinical leadership experience in community, hospital, or integrated services
• Experience of managing teams and services in complex environments

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational and professional leadership.
• Support teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Strengthen partnership working and service coordination.
• Contribute to neighbourhood models of care and service transformation.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement to improve population health outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

People management

Communication & influencing

Analytical decision making

Prioritisation under pressure

Values-based, patient-centred care

Education

Master's level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Integrated Neighbourhood Community Lead

The closing date is 16 November 2026

Ready to play a key leadership role in the future of neighbourhood health and care?

Across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, we are developing neighbourhood-based services that provide joined-up, person-centred care closer to home. As we deliver the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Plan, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Adult Community Services.

We are seeking ambitious, compassionate and innovative leaders to join us as Integrated Neighbourhood Community Leads. These senior roles offer the opportunity to lead community services while working closely with colleagues across primary care, social care, mental health, acute services and the voluntary sector.

You will provide clinical, operational and professional leadership within a defined neighbourhood, strengthening integrated working, improving outcomes and ensuring services meet local needs.

The role combines leadership, service management and partnership working, with responsibility for quality, performance, workforce and operational delivery. You will support multidisciplinary teams, drive service improvement and help develop neighbourhood models of care, ensuring services remain safe, effective and person-centred.

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• 0.6 WTE Coast and Country

Interviews, including a presentation, will take place on 26 November

Main duties of the job

This is a highly visible leadership role within Adult Community Services, requiring someone who can build strong relationships, inspire teams and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

Working with colleagues across primary care, social care, mental health, acute services, the voluntary sector and local communities, you will represent Adult Community Services within neighbourhood partnerships and support the development of integrated care.

You will lead multidisciplinary community teams, promoting high-quality, compassionate and effective care while delivering quality, performance and workforce objectives.

• Providing clinical, operational and professional leadership.
• Supporting teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Strengthening partnership working and service coordination.
• Contributing to neighbourhood models of care and service transformation.
• Promoting innovation, continuous improvement, population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities.
• Ensuring services meet quality, governance, workforce and performance standards.
• Acting as a visible, accessible and compassionate leader.

The role requires someone who can balance operational delivery with service development, ensuring Adult Community Services play a key role within neighbourhood partnerships and the wider health and care system.

Applicants must comply with the NMC or HCPC Code, where applicable, and relevant CQC standards.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

• Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC or HCPC)
• Master's level qualification or relevant experience
• Senior Clinical Leadership experience within community, hospital or integrated services
• Experience of managing teams and services in complex environments

Skills and Aptitude

• Highly developed people management and coaching skills
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and managing competing priorities

Personal Qualities

• Ability to positively role model Trust values and behaviours at all times
• Able to deal with exposure to difficult circumstances
• Ability to prioritise in challenging situations and lead/direct care
• Strong values-based and patient centred approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£57,528 to £64,750 a yearPer annum/Pro rata