Head of Mental Health Service

Head of Mental Health Service

Posted Today by Mayfleet Recruitment

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Head of Mental Health Services will lead a healthcare provider in London, focusing on both permanent and temporary roles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mental health services, particularly in ADHD and Autism, and will be responsible for strategic direction and collaboration with primary care providers. This role requires strong leadership skills and effective communication with commissioners to ensure compliance and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead operational teams through senior managers.
  • Deliver Adult & CYP ADHD diagnosis, treatment & medication services.
  • Provide Adult & CYP Autism services with a holistic approach.
  • Collaborate effectively with Primary Care providers.
  • Set strategic direction, targets, and drive growth.
  • Communicate effectively with commissioners regarding performance, data & governance.
  • Manage budgets and financial forecasting.
  • Ensure compliance with NHS commissioning and CQC/regulatory requirements.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in provider and/or commissioner roles.
  • Able to work onsite in North London and travel across England if required.
  • Strong collaboration skills with Primary Care providers.
  • Strategic thinker with experience in setting direction and targets.
  • Effective communication skills with commissioners.
  • Budget management and financial forecasting experience.
  • Knowledge of NHS commissioning and CQC/regulatory requirements.
  • Senior leadership experience in healthcare settings.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We're seeking a new Head of Mental Health Services for our London-based healthcare provider. Our client is happy to consider candidates for the perm role or to start on temporary basis promptly, with the view to move into the permanent post. Candidates will ideally have experience from providers and commissioners, plus:

  • Proven experience in provider and/or commissioner roles
  • Able to work onsite in N London and travel across England if required
  • Track record in delivering Adult & CYP ADHD diagnosis, treatment & medication services
  • Experience providing Adult & CYP Autism services with a holistic approach
  • Strong collaboration with Primary Care providers
  • Skilled in leading operational teams through senior managers
  • Strategic thinker with experience setting direction, targets, and driving growth
  • Effective communicator with commissioners across performance, data & governance
  • Budget management and financial forecasting experience
  • Knowledge of NHS commissioning and CQC/regulatory requirements
  • Senior leadership experience in healthcare settings

Get in touch with the Mayfleet team for more info john.sergeant@mayfleet.co.uk