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Employer: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: County Hall Town: Norwich Salary: £74,290 - £85,601 Gross per annum (pro rata) Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 13/05/2025 23:59 Head of Community Improvement ProgrammeBand 8cNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. YOUR APPLICATION We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please contact us at . PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers may divert communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS into your "junk" inbox. Note:NSFT uses tools to screen applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Job overviewThis role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior clinician to provide operational leadership for the new CMHT/community improvement programme, a key part of the clinical transformation infrastructure led by Stewart Gee, Chief Transformation Officer. The programme aims to deliver astandard service and workforce modelfor adult CMHTs across NSFT, aligning with local needs, service interface improvements, workforce updates, and staff development, in line with NHS Long-Term Plan, CMHSF, and other initiatives. It includes physical healthcare enhancements for people with serious mental illness (SMI) and addresses wider community service issues. The programme runs alongside Crisis and Inpatient improvement work. A key responsibility is to develop service and workforce models for adult CMHTs, working closely with staff, service users, carers, and stakeholders, including ICBs. Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be responsible for executing actions outlined in the CMHT/community improvement plan, as well as related Crisis and Inpatient plans. Responsibilities include: Supporting data, activity, and population health understanding through collaboration with BI/performance and the project team to inform new operating and workforce models for adult CMHTs. Leading the development of the service model for adult CMHTs (completion by September 2025). Leading the physical healthcare model development for CMHTs (completion by September 2025). Additional general responsibilities include: Managing the delivery of the CMHT/community programme across NSFT, ensuring alignment with strategic clinical networks. Providing updates and reports to governance meetings as required. Maintaining and updating programme plans to meet priorities. At NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team committed to ongoing learning and development, fostering an environment where staff can thrive. Why work for us?We face challenges but also have ambitious goals, exciting transformation projects, and a dedicated leadership team committed to staff well-being and professional growth. Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The area is warm and welcoming, close to coastlines and parks, just over an hour from London, with excellent amenities, schools, and affordable housing. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease review the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and experience. Person specificationQualificationsA recognized qualification in Quality Improvement methodology ExperienceManaging NHS or similar complex services at a senior level Developing policy and services within a healthcare organization SkillsHighly developed project management skills Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills KnowledgeExtensive knowledge of NHS policies at local, regional, and national levels We are an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We encourage eligible disabled applicants to apply under the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme and to indicate this when applying. For posts with direct contact with service users, a DBS check is required. Successful candidates must ensure compliance with DBS procedures, including subscribing to the DBS Update Service if applicable, at a cost of £16 annually, to facilitate instant online checks. Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the DBS.#J-18808-Ljbffr