Head of Service

Head of Service - South West Provider CollaborativeBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.Devon Partnership NHS Trust is the Lead Provider for the South West Provider Collaborative. We currently commission services for people requiring medium and low secure mental health care across the south west, with investment in specialist community forensic teams, as well as Perinatal Inpatient Services, CAMHS Tier 4 and Adult Eating Disorders services with potential to extend this to other services in future.We do this in partnership with nine providers – six of which are NHS organisations, one community interest company, and two independent sector providers. Our geography spans from Cornwall in the south, to Gloucestershire in the north and Dorset in the East covering a total population of around five million, across approximately 22,000 square kilometres.We aim to treat people as close to home as possible, in the least level of security, for the shortest period of time, to high quality outcomes.ResponsibilitiesThis is a senior leadership role within the commissioning division, reporting directly to the South West Provider Collaborative Deputy Director of Collaborative Commissioning and working closely with colleagues including a second Head of Service and Senior Case Managers. The post holder will take direction from the Deputy Director of Collaborative Commissioning on a day-to-day basis in order to deliver the commissioning of high-quality care for patients requiring specialist mental health services across the south west of England.This is a transformational role, working with a high degree of autonomy, at‑pace, and at‑scale, across multiple stakeholders, and requires a creative mind‑set, excellent leadership skills, and an application of whole systems working. The role includes significant time spent on transformational processes, liaising with clinical leads, experts by experience and the Deputy Medical Director.CompensationBand 8C – Salary £76,965 to £88,682 a year.BenefitsWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.Our ValuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience – we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. xpwpeyx We are a Disability Confident Leader.Closing DateThe closing date is 07 December 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr