Head of Clinical Pathway Development

Head of Clinical Pathway Development opportunity in England, paying £85,000 to £105,000 per annum. Permanent. Remote with partner-site travel. Design more joined-up routes through mental health and neurodevelopmental care.

Design more joined-up routes through mental health and neurodevelopmental care.

Why this role exists

Working with clinicians, patients and operational teams, improve how people access assessment, treatment and support, including when several conditions or needs overlap. Combine pathway design with implementation and evaluation, not just patient-journey mapping.

What the first twelve months look like

The role focuses on delivering these priorities: map patient journeys and identify gaps or duplication. Design pathways with clinical leadership and patient involvement. Improve access to appropriate support before and after assessment. Define handovers, escalation criteria and outcome measures. Lead implementation and evaluate whether changes improve care.

What you'll own

  • Map patient journeys and identify gaps or duplication.
  • Design pathways with clinical leadership and patient involvement.
  • Improve access to appropriate support before and after assessment.
  • Define handovers, escalation criteria and outcome measures.
  • Lead implementation and evaluate whether changes improve care.

What we need to see

  • Experience designing and implementing clinical pathways within mental health, community or neurodevelopmental services. Strong change management and multidisciplinary working skills are essential.

About the organisation

The hiring organisation is anonymised for this recruitment process. Working with clinicians, patients and operational teams, improve how people access assessment, treatment and support, including when several conditions or needs overlap. Combine pathway design with implementation and evaluation, not just patient-journey mapping. Apply with your CV and examples of relevant experience.

Questions candidates ask

What are the pay and working arrangements for this role?
The advertised pay is £85,000 to £105,000 per annum. Permanent. Remote with partner-site travel. The location is England, remote with partner-site travel.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience designing and implementing clinical pathways within mental health, community or neurodevelopmental services. Strong change management and multidisciplinary working skills are essential.
What will I be responsible for?
Working with clinicians, patients and operational teams, improve how people access assessment, treatment and support, including when several conditions or needs overlap. Combine pathway design with implementation and evaluation, not just patient-journey mapping. Lead implementation and evaluate whether changes improve care.

What happens after you apply

  1. 1

    You hear back in one working day

    A consultant reads your CV, not a filter. You get a yes, a no, or a question.

  2. 2

    A twenty minute call

    Scope, salary, working pattern and what the employer is really like, before anyone sees your details.

  3. 3

    We introduce you, with your consent

    Your CV only goes to the client once you have agreed to the introduction.

  4. 4

    Interview and decision

    Prep from us, feedback from them, usually inside two weeks of the first call.

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