Head of Service for CAMHS, CYPF, LD & Adult

Job summary

Ready to lead services that change lives?

Join Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to shape high-quality mental health, CAMHS, CYPF, Learning Disability and Adult Specialist Mental Health services across the Black Country.

The Challenge

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex portfolio, with accountability for quality, performance, workforce, finance and service development. Working with clinical leaders, commissioners, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards and partners, you will deliver sustainable improvement and effective models of care.

Main duties of the job

The Impact

You will:

? Lead specialist mental health, CAMHS, CYPF and Learning Disability services

? Shape strategy and lead transformation across organisational boundaries

? Inspire multidisciplinary teams and champion compassionate, inclusive leadership

? Improve access, experience and outcomes for patients, families and carers

? Deliver strong performance and responsible use of workforce and financial resources

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced senior NHS, health or social care leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.

You'll bring:

• Senior operational leadership experience in complex NHS, health or social care services
• Knowledge of mental health, CAMHS, CYPF, Learning Disability or related services
• A strong record of service transformation, performance improvement and partnership working
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing workforce and budgets
• Compassionate, inclusive leadership with a commitment to reducing health inequalities and delivering person-centred care

About us

Why Join Black Country Healthcare?

Join an ambitious Trust committed to outstanding, person-centred care. You will work within a supportive senior leadership network and have the opportunity to influence services at scale across the Black Country.

In One Sentence...

Lead. Transform. Inspire. Shape the future of mental health services across the Black Country.

Apply today and help us go beyond the badge and make every story count

Job responsibilities

Please take the time to read the FULL attached Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Vacancy ends 1st July 2027