Job summary TO APPLY FOR THIS AND TO ANSWER THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS, PLEASE GO TO:https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/en/sites/CX_1004/job/17868/?utm_mediumjobshare&utm_sourceExternalJobShare As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, were driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why, when you join us as Head of Service for Community Nursing, youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities As one of the strategic health leads, you will: be accountable and responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of health services provided within Suffolk County Council (SCC) Children and Young People Services (CYP). be responsible for strategic leadership, operational and clinical management of specific clinical teams You will need to be a registered nurse with current registration with the NMC with no restrictions on practice have significant senior management experience of leading health services within the NHS, Private Sector or Local Authority hold additional post graduate qualifications at degree or diploma level hold a level four safeguarding qualification. Main duties of the job Day to day tasks may include: Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Children and Family health services, ensuring effective and safe delivery of integrated services. To lead, develop and manage the quality and clinical governance requirements within SCCCYPS and contribute to any annual health check requirements for the continued compliance with Care Quality Commission Regulations. To contribute to the requirement that the health services across SCCCYPS are delivered efficiently and effectively within the given resources. To ensure client pathways are developed and improved across all agencies. To provide expert clinical advice on policy and strategic development within SCCCYPS. To promote organisational change which can be highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious. To contribute to the development, modernisation and transformation of the services by working with NHS Suffolk and partner organisations, the voluntary sector and user groups. To oversee the design and implementation of governance structures including chairing any groups relating to quality and governance as appropriate. Monitoring the execution of agreed policies and plans and achievement of standards within the overall financial viability. Contribute to budget setting for the designated area and monitoring spend. Support the development and implementation of Service Level Agreements with other providers and commissioners to design new pathways and services as appropriate. About us As a modern and effective council, weoffer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range ofskills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options thatflex to reflect the way people work today and take the time tounderstand and support your individual needs. Were drivento make a positive difference to the world around us andencourage everyone with drive and focus to join us andbuild an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, youll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit ourSuffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk). Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £70,086 to £79,174 a year pro rata for part time Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number F0062-17868 Job locations 8 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Suffolk County Council 4 Egerton Road Ipswich IP1 5PF Job description Job responsibilities TO APPLY FOR THIS AND TO ANSWER THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS, PLEASE GO TO:https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/en/sites/CX_1004/job/17868/?utm_mediumjobshare&utm_sourceExternalJobShare Day to day tasks may include: Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Children and Family health services, ensuring effective and safe delivery of integrated services. To lead, develop and manage the quality and clinical governance requirements within SCCCYPS and contribute to any annual health check requirements for the continued compliance with Care Quality Commission Regulations. To contribute to the requirement that the health services across SCCCYPS are delivered efficiently and effectively within the given resources. To ensure client pathways are developed and improved across all agencies. To provide expert clinical advice on policy and strategic development within SCCCYPS. To promote organisational change which can be highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious. To contribute to the development, modernisation and transformation of the services by working with NHS Suffolk and partner organisations, the voluntary sector and user groups. To oversee the design and implementation of governance structures including chairing any groups relating to quality and governance as appropriate. Monitoring the execution of agreed policies and plans and achievement of standards within the overall financial viability. Contribute to budget setting for the designated area and monitoring spend. Support the development and implementation of Service Level Agreements with other providers and commissioners to design new pathways and services as appropriate. Lead, manage, motivate and develop staff so as to maintain the highest level of staff morale and to create a climate within SCCCYP characterised by high standards and openness. Although this list provides examples of what you will be doing its not intended to be exhaustive, and you will have personal objectives linked to our People Plans and Strategies that will be discussed and agreed with your line manager when you start. Job description Job responsibilities TO APPLY FOR THIS AND TO ANSWER THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS, PLEASE GO TO:https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org/en/sites/CX_1004/job/17868/?utm_mediumjobshare&utm_sourceExternalJobShare Day to day tasks may include: Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Children and Family health services, ensuring effective and safe delivery of integrated services. To lead, develop and manage the quality and clinical governance requirements within SCCCYPS and contribute to any annual health check requirements for the continued compliance with Care Quality Commission Regulations. To contribute to the requirement that the health services across SCCCYPS are delivered efficiently and effectively within the given resources. To ensure client pathways are developed and improved across all agencies. To provide expert clinical advice on policy and strategic development within SCCCYPS. To promote organisational change which can be highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious. To contribute to the development, modernisation and transformation of the services by working with NHS Suffolk and partner organisations, the voluntary sector and user groups. To oversee the design and implementation of governance structures including chairing any groups relating to quality and governance as appropriate. Monitoring the execution of agreed policies and plans and achievement of standards within the overall financial viability. Contribute to budget setting for the designated area and monitoring spend. Support the development and implementation of Service Level Agreements with other providers and commissioners to design new pathways and services as appropriate. Lead, manage, motivate and develop staff so as to maintain the highest level of staff morale and to create a climate within SCCCYP characterised by high standards and openness. Although this list provides examples of what you will be doing its not intended to be exhaustive, and you will have personal objectives linked to our People Plans and Strategies that will be discussed and agreed with your line manager when you start. Person Specification Experience Essential have significant senior management experience of leading health services within the NHS, Private Sector or Local Authority Qualifications Essential be a registered nurse with current registration with the NMC with no restrictions on practice hold a level four safeguarding qualification hold additional post graduate qualifications at degree or diploma level Desirable Management qualification Person Specification Experience Essential have significant senior management experience of leading health services within the NHS, Private Sector or Local Authority Qualifications Essential be a registered nurse with current registration with the NMC with no restrictions on practice hold a level four safeguarding qualification hold additional post graduate qualifications at degree or diploma level Desirable Management qualification 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Suffolk County Council Address 8 Russell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Employer's website https://careers.suffolk.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)