Regional Service Lead (SEND) - North East

KT Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; 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 SEND therapeutic services across a defined region. The role is remote-based within the region or from the Head Office in Chichester, with a salary of £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits.

You will lead clinical and operational teams, manage referrals and capacity, drive service development, and build strong relationships with local authorities, NHS/ICB partners, schools, and referrers. Permanent, full-time role with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior operational/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Therapy commissioning and local authorities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in healthcare or SEND environments.
• Experience using KPIs and data to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and commercial performance of SEND services across the region.
• Oversee referrals, capacity, workforce and service utilisation.
• Provide leadership to clinical and operational teams.
• Monitor KPIs and drive service improvements.
• Build relationships with authorities, NHS/ICB, schools and referrers.
• Support tenders, frameworks and mobilisation of new services.
• Identify and manage operational risks and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Senior leadership

SEND landscape

Stakeholder management

KPIs & data

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Regional Service Lead (SEND)

Location: Based remotely (within region), or from our Head Office in Chichester

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits package

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

About KT Healthcare

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental assessment, SEND therapeutic services and complex care. We provide person-centred, evidence-based and neuroaffirming services across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Regional Service Lead to oversee the operational performance, development and growth of our SEND therapeutic services across a defined region.

The Role

This is a leadership role combining operational management, clinical team leadership, stakeholder engagement and service development.

You will work closely with clinical, operational, quality, finance and commercial teams to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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.

About You

You will be an experienced healthcare, SEND or service operations leader with:

• Significant experience in a senior operational, service management, commissioning or similar leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of the SEND Therapy landscape, including local authority commissioning.


• Experience within SEND, neurodevelopment, healthcare, social care, specialist education or a related environment.


• Experience managing services, teams or operational performance.


• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.


• Experience using KPIs and data to drive performance and improvement.


• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience managing or leading clinical or multidisciplinary teams.


• Experience working with local authority commissioners.


• Experience with tenders, frameworks, contracts or service mobilisation.


• Experience of referrals, capacity management or service development.


• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and quality frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline such as healthcare, social care, SEND, education, psychology, business or management, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Relevant management/leadership qualifications and professional registration are desirable.

Why Join KT Healthcare?

At KT Healthcare, you'll become part of a supportive, rapidly growing organisation that genuinely values its people.

We Offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Additional paid “festive days” around Christmas


• Private Health Insurance


• Employee Discount Platform


• EAP Service


• Pension Contribution


• Ongoing CPD and development

If you’re passionate about SEND and want to play a key role in developing high-quality, person-centred and neuroaffirming services, we’d love to hear from you.