# Deputy Head of Clinical Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-head-of-clinical-services/289f38f2-7890-44b4-a542-46c4cf8c7b53 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-head-of-clinical-services/289f38f2-7890-44b4-a542-46c4cf8c7b53.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T11:13:04.321Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Ellesmere_Port/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Deputy_Head_Clinical_Services/Deputy_Head_Clinical_Services-v8019535 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8019535?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cwp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with a passion for community services to join us as a Deputy Head of Clinical Services. With operational responsibility for a defined portfolio of services we are looking for someone who has great communication skills, can manage their time and priorities independently and is able to demonstrate a sound background in both service development and the management of clinical services to join us. The successful candidate will be expected to be visible, have experience in dealing with a range of operational issues and be a good team player. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we strive to develop our services further and look at how we can deliver even better care by working across normal organisational boundaries. Applications will be considered from individuals who do not have a clinical qualification if they are able to demonstrate significant clinical service management experience. ### Main duties of the job - To provide senior leadership oversight to a defined portfolio of services - Provide leadership, support, supervision, appraisal, performance management to teams and Team Managers - Contribute to Trustwide projects and lead on projects relevant to own service area - To be responsible for the provision of safe and effective services - To work collaboratively with other leaders to support and influence the strategic development of services using an indepth knowledge of the service - Use data to support decision making - Ensure that services are delivered within their financial envelope and remain within budget - Participate in the on call rota ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: \[email protected\] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! ## Job Details A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with a passion for community services to join us as a Deputy Head of Clinical Services. With operational responsibility for a defined portfolio of services we are looking for someone who has great communication skills, can manage their time and priorities independently and is able to demonstrate a sound background in both service development and the management of clinical services to join us. The successful candidate will be expected to be visible, have experience in dealing with a range of operational issues and be a good team player. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we strive to develop our services further and look at how we can deliver even better care by working across normal organisational boundaries. Applications will be considered from individuals who do not have a clinical qualification if they are able to demonstrate significant clinical service management experience. ## Job Description To provide senior leadership oversight to a defined portfolio of services Provide leadership, support, supervision, appraisal, performance management to teams and Team Managers Contribute to Trustwide projects and lead on projects relevant to own service area To be responsible for the provision of safe and effective services To work collaboratively with other leaders to support and influence the strategic development of services using an indepth knowledge of the service Use data to support decision making Ensure that services are delivered within their financial envelope and remain within budget Participate in the on call rota ## Responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: \[email protected\] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of considerable management experience underpinned by in depth study and experiential learning - Experience of working in a clinical setting at a senior level, i.e. Team Leader or above - Sound clinical knowledge and track performance within own discipline. - Evidence of leadership and change management - Evidence of quality improvement and innovation - Proven competency at clinical specialist level **Desirable** - Research and Audit ### Qualifications **Essential** - First Level Registered Nurse or equivalent clinical qualification relevant to service area - Specialist Practitioner qualification or equivalent clinical qualification relevant to service area - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent post graduate validated courses and experience - ECDL or equivalent ### Knowledge and Expertise **Essential** - Expert clinical knowledge in the field of clinical services - The Implications of the national agenda for NHS Provider services - Of clinical governance and the Health Care Standards - Of the relationship between Commissioners, Providers, Local Authority and third sector - Knowledge of recent NHS policies and innovative practice in both primary and secondary care services **Desirable** - Post registration qualification in management ## Documents - [oh risk form (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10308942) - [trust profile (pdf, 521.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2737) - [privacy notice (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1515) - [job description (pdf, 328.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10305892) - [application guide (pdf, 28.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2738) - [dbs update service applicant guide (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=623) - [recruitment of ex-offenders policy (pdf, 167.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=618) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.