Deputy Clinical Officer for SEND

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Clinical Officer for SEND. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Designated Clinical Officer in ensuring that the ICB meets their statutory duties for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 years.
  • Manage highly complex arrangements and relationships between the NHS ICB and health service providers, Local Authority partners and parent/carer forums.
  • Work with the DCO, strategically, to identify need and future need of children and young people with SEN and disabilities and their families to inform joint commissioning arrangements.
  • Lead on or participate in working development or steering groups to ensure effective change management to support health providers to implement person centred planning, improve service provision and outcomes for children with disabilities and SEND.
  • Be the health lead representative on the Education, Health and Care Panels (EHCP) for Bi-borough and Hammersmith & Fulham local Authority as part of the EHC process.
  • Co-ordinate and support to embed the development of robust pathways to enable health service providers meet their statutory duties, in contributing to the EHC process, including the legal requirements to respond to the National First Tier Tribunal, which may impact on other disciplines and maintain work related records.
  • Provide support, guidance and information to stakeholders, other partners and parent/carers on children and young peoples complex medical health needs and services available to meet those identified needs.
  • Co-ordinate and support health service providers in meeting their duty to ensure information is available and accessible to services users on local authority SEND Local Offers. To work in partnership with the Local authorities in the co-production and ongoing review the Local Offer website.
  • Work collaboratively with partners and inform commissioners on the development of preparation for adulthood agenda and ensure good partnership working, coordination and development for transitions pathways for children and young people with disabilities, including those with an EHC, to access adult all health services.
  • Undertake a quality assurance role by conducting scheduled audits to monitor compliance with SEND statutory duties, reporting results and supporting the development and implementation of improvement action plans enabling assurance to the ICB.
  • Contribute towards the gathering of data to influence commissioning decisions and reviewing future trends.
  • Undertake the development and delivery of training on the SEND /EHCP process to health professionals and partners.
  • Support the DCO in ensuring adherence to appropriate governance in line with the policies of and including compliance with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission requirements. Support the DCO in preparing for and coordinating arrangements for the local area SEND inspections.
  • Deputise for the DCO as required within your scope of practice.
Requirements
  • Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
  • Experience of managing risks and reporting.
  • Babies, children, & young people.
  • Age-appropriate communication skills for parents, carers, and children of different ages.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of ICB statutory duties for children.
Desirable
  • Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and project management tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project.
  • Understanding of multi-agency accountability for commissioning childrens health pathways.
Autonomy
  • Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
Qualifications
  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
  • Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent.
  • Qualified and registered Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (child family) or Registered General Practitioner with substantial experience in SEND.


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Deputy Clinical...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical professional to join our team as a Deputy Clinical Officer for SEND. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham (North West London inner...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical professional to join our team as a Deputy Clinical Officer for SEND. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham (North West London inner...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Clinical Officer for SEND. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Designated Clinical...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Deputy Designated...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a motivated and experienced clinical leader to become a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND as part of our expanding team in North West London ICB.As a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom North West London Integrated Care Board Full time

    Job Title: Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SENDWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinical leader to join our team as a Deputy Designated Clinical Officer for SEND. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Designated Clinical Officer for SEND in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and...