Strategic Leader: Vulnerable Adults & Complex Pathways

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Head of Vulnerable Adults & Complex Pathways to lead strategic and operational initiatives across vulnerable adult and complex care services. Reporting to the Group Director of Nursing, you will shape pathways, drive transformation, and partner with clinical and operational leaders to enhance quality and patient outcomes at UHD.

This is a high-visibility, senior role demanding strong leadership, collaboration, and a patient-centred approach within an

Qualifications

• Professional registration RN/RMN or equivalent with recognised professional body.
• Master's level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant senior leadership experience in healthcare, social care, safeguarding, mental health or complex care services.
• A proven track record of service transformation, quality improvement and partnership working.
• Experience of operational, workforce and financial management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for vulnerable adults, mental health and complex care pathways across the Trust.
• Drive service transformation and support delivery of the Mental Health Strategy.
• Lead development of innovative, person-centred services that improve quality, safety and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with executive, clinical and operational leaders to drive improvements.
• Ensure patient centred clinical operational strategy for management of mental health needs.

Education

Master's degree in leadership

Master's degree in Healthcare Management

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Head of Vulnerable Adults & Complex Pathways to lead strategic and operational initiatives across vulnerable adult and complex care services. Reporting to the Group Director of Nursing, you will shape pathways, drive transformation, and partner with clinical and operational leaders to enhance quality and patient outcomes at UHD.

This is a high-visibility, senior role demanding strong leadership, collaboration, and a patient-centred approach within an