Associate Clinical Director - Forensic Healthcare Service (FHS)

at  Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

We are inviting applications from those with a nursing, psychology, allied health professionals or medical background for the post of Associate Clinical Director for Forensic Healthcare Services (FHS) in Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the leadership team for FHS in the context of the new Specialist Services Division within the Trust. You will have oversight and leadership of a range of professional leads and be key to the development and maintenance of clinical standards and innovations. You will be supported by both clinical and operational colleagues and be welcomed into a multi professional team. You will be joining the service as it faces challenges and opportunities in meeting demand and reviewing best practice and opportunities for transformation. We are looking for someone with expert clinical skills, personal integrity and an enthusiasm for change whilst also holding robust and resilient management of professional leads.
To ensure the provision of high quality, safe and sustainable mental health services for Forensic Mental Health Services delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and specifically to deliver on key areas.
To use highly developed analytical skills which reflect the post holder’s expertise to provide opinions and judgment in clinical care. To be confident and credible in offering opinions based on available information, experience and training, even when these opinions may differ from others. To be able to explain the rationale for the decisions made and the appropriate weighting of information. For example, when working in a multi-agency framework to understand and formulate the needs and solutions for both professionals and families. To be able to communicate this information sensitively and in an environment that is likely to be highly emotive and at times challenging.
Full details can be reviewed within the attached Job Description.

Please refer the Job description for details