This deputy post sits within the ICB SEND Team at NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, supporting the Designated Clinical Officer and deputising when required. The work centres on clinical input to Education, Health and Care Plans, multi-agency assessments, SEND service improvement and tribunals for children and young people aged 0-25. Post holders work at least two days a week on site, though flexible working is supported. Fit depends on a degree or equivalent experience and membership of a relevant clinical professional body.
What the job involves
- Support delivery of statutory SEND responsibilities for children and young people aged 0-25
- Provide clinical expertise and guidance on complex SEND cases and EHCP requirements
- Lead and coordinate SEND workstreams, projects and multi-agency assessments
- Ensure health advice within EHCPs is accurate, timely and high quality
- Work with health services, local authorities, education settings, families and voluntary organisations
- Support quality assurance, audits, service evaluation and continuous improvement
- Develop policies, procedures and training to improve SEND practice across organisations
- Represent the ICB at SEND tribunals and other complex multi-agency meetings
- Manage risks, performance information, case records and statutory documentation
- Contribute to service planning, commissioning decisions and use of resources
- Oversee and support team members
- Deputise for the Designated Clinical Officer when required
What's required
Qualifications
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Registration & licences
- Membership of a relevant clinical professional body
Experience
- Significant experience working in political, complex environments
- Experience coordinating complex projects
Skills & knowledge
- Clear, concise, high-quality written communication
- System thinking and process improvement
- Effective communication
- Strong financial and process literacy
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
- Motivation to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND
What's offered
- Flexible working support
- Regular supervision
- Annual appraisal
- Access to training opportunities
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