Regional SEND Services Lead (Remote)

KT Healthcare; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Festive days

Private Health Insurance

Employee Discount Platform

EAP Service

Pension Contribution

CPD and development

Job summary

KT Healthcare is seeking a Regional Service Lead to oversee the operational performance of SEND therapeutic services within a defined region. The role combines leadership of clinical and operational teams with stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality, safe services.

You will collaborate with clinical, operational, quality, finance and commercial colleagues to optimise referrals, capacity and performance while developing new service opportunities and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in healthcare, social care, SEND, education, psychology, business or management, or equivalent experience.
• Management/leadership qualifications and professional registration are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and commercial performance of SEND therapeutic services across the region.
• Oversee referrals, capacity, workforce and service utilisation.
• Provide leadership and support to multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams.
• Monitor KPIs and use data to drive service improvement.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, SEND teams, NHS/ICB partners, schools, commissioners and referrers.
• Develop an understanding of regional SEND commissioning priorities and identify opportunities for service development.
• Support tenders, frameworks, contracts and the mobilisation of new services.
• Identify and manage operational risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure services meet relevant quality, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven approach

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in healthcare / management

Job description

KT Healthcare is seeking a Regional Service Lead to oversee the operational performance of SEND therapeutic services within a defined region. The role combines leadership of clinical and operational teams with stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality, safe services.

You will collaborate with clinical, operational, quality, finance and commercial colleagues to optimise referrals, capacity and performance while developing new service opportunities and ensuring regulatory compliance.