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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

About

Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is a highly complex organisation serving a population of over 2.5 million people across nine Places (Boroughs including local Authorities), 17 NHS Provider organisations, 51 PCNs plus North West Ambulance service as well as third sector and voluntary organisations. Cheshire and Merseyside is the third largest ICS in the country, and in regard to scope of organisations the ICS is double the size of the next largest ICS.

Contact

Address: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; Regatta Place; Summers Road; Brunswick Business Park; Liverpool; Merseyside; L3 4BL

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Ref: 493-ICB-6063542-A Vacancy ID: 6093979

Designated Clinical Officer (SEND)

Closed for applications on: 11-Mar-2024 08:36

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 11-Mar-2024 08:36

Location

Site: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside (based in Wirral)
Address: Cheshire Lines Building
Town: Wirral
Postcode: CH41 1EP
Major / Minor Region: Cheshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Secondment: 9 months

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working
Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £50,952 - £57,349 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.

The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.

We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To contribute to strategy in the health system in relation to the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice within the Children and Families Act 2015.
To enable the ICB at Liverpool place to undertake its statutory functions for children and young people aged 0-25 years by facilitating a collaborative approach at place in implementing the required SEND reforms.
To ensure that children and young people with SEND (aged 0-25) receive the appropriate services to support them to achieve positive outcomes by acting as an expert resource in the health system for information, advice, guidance and support for CYP, families and professionals.
To advise the ICB at Wirral Place on commissioning of services for children and young people with SEND and in particular of emerging issues in service delivery.
Promote joint commissioning of services through effective management of relationships
To contribute to strategy in relation to transition between children’s and adult services for children and young people with SEND and ensure there are effective pathways up to age 25.
To work in partnership with a wide range of partners including education and social care to design, develop and deliver plans to ensure that children and young people with SEND achieve positive outcomes.
To contribute to development of strategic direction for Wirral health services in meeting statutory requirements for SEND, identifying priorities for development and facilitating improvement in service delivery.
To contribute to workforce development and increase awareness the SEND Code of Practice amongst health professional and services.
To monitor and quality assure the performance of Place based commissioned health services in relation to SEND and communicate with commissioners where performance is a concern.
To develop and monitor systems and support the implementation of quality and timely health input into Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
To develop and maintain strong relationships with children and young people with SEND and their families and ensure that co-production is embedded into the practice of health services.
To work with the Local Authority to ensure that comprehensive, accurate and up to date information about local health services is accessible on the Local Offer (a website which provides information about local services for children and young people with SEND).
To maintain close links with other DCOs in the region and participate in / attend meetings of relevant regional and national network.
To contribute to the Place based strategic and business planning processes to include demand management, service & pathway redesign and commissioning specifically in relation to children and young people with SEND
To report regularly through the Place-based SEND Partnership Board and other associated forums about health compliance with the SEND Code of Practice’
To provide advice and expertise in relation to the needs of children, young people with SEND to partner organsations, and others
To develop a structured approach to coproduction and engagement activities and the development of relationships across all SEND partners.
To manage finances for developments relevant to the role.
To deputise for more senior members of staff and, when required, present pathway redesign proposals to ICB committees and other commissioning boards as appropriate.
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role, which will take place under normal office-based conditions. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager to meet the SEND agenda objectives.

**PLEASE NOTE**

Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of benefits including flexible & agile working arrangements, pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.

With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest.

In return, we provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment, with our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest, and as a member of NHS staff you will receive various discounts from a host of restaurants and high-street stores.

In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Additional information relating to the role can be found in the Job Description below. Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification (also below), therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Registered Health Care Professional

essential

Essential criteria

Expereince of working within people within a Specialist area. eg SEND/LD

essential

Essential criteria

evidence of strong partenership working

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Julia Bryant

Job title

Head of Quality & Safety Improvement

Email address

[email protected]

Additional information

For more information or an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact in the first instance Julia Bryant, Head of Quality & Safety Improvement and recruiting manager

e-mail [email protected]

For queries about the professional elements of the role, please contact Lesley Firth, Deputy Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

email [email protected]