Job Description

Location: Hybrid working - Home, office and regular regional travel

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 90,000 per annum

Reporting to: Chief Governance Officer

Division: Partnership Division

?Shaping the Future of Accessible Healthcare

At Claranova Group, we're revolutionising private healthcare by making healthcare more affordable and accessible to those who need it. Our client-centred approach, combined with lean methodology and a focus on continuous improvement, drives our commitment to excellence. We embrace an innovative mindset, encouraging rapid learning and adaptation through our 'fail fast' ethos. With ambitious plans to become the fastest growing digital health company, we are committed to pushing boundaries and fostering innovation.

About Us

It all began with an idea. An idea to revolutionise private ADHD care, formed by the belief that gold-standard healthcare shouldn't come with a hefty price tag that excludes the many. At Care ADHD, we set out to prove that accessibility and clinical excellence can go hand in hand.


Under the leadership and guidance of Professor Tim Kendall, we have built a model of care grounded in evidence, compassion and safety, with one simple aim, to offer every patient a standard of care we'd want for our own loved ones.


Since launching in 2024, we've grown at pace. We now hold multiple NHS contracts, enabling us to support thousands of patients across the country through the Right to Choose pathway. We receive over 1,500 referrals each week and have expanded our team to over 100 substantive staff and more than 100 dedicated clinicians.


With our Adult ADHD pathway now well established, we are entering our next phase of growth, under the Claranova Group. We are launching new services in Children's ADHD and Autism, and have acquired DutyDoctor, an online GP service. We remain rooted in our mission to make timely, safe, and effective neurodevelopmental care available to all who need it, not just the few.


As we expand, we are establishing a dedicated

Partnership Division

to lead on NHS relationships, commercial growth, and strategic influence. The Associate Director - NHS Partnerships will play a vital role in building strong local partnerships with commissioners, providers, and system leaders across the four nations.

Purpose of The Role

To lead Claranova Group's (Care ADHD, Cresco and Duty Doctor) NHS-facing strategy and engagement with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS England and other system partners -- translating policy into opportunity, shaping pathways, and ensuring the Claranova Group is recognised as a trusted, high-quality NHS partner in the healthcare space.

What you'll be doing

1. NHS System Engagement

Lead our engagement with ICBs, provider collaboratives, and NHSE teams across England, and similar relationships across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Build strategic relationships with commissioners and clinical leaders to influence policy and commissioning decisions. Act as Claranova's representative in NHS and cross-sector forums relating to ADHD, autism, mental health and primary care transformation.

2. Strategic Development & Policy Translation

Translate NHS policy and commissioning reforms (e.g. NHS Long-Term Plan, ADHD Taskforce Report) into actionable strategies for the company.


Identify and prioritise NHS opportunities aligned to population need, system priorities, and funding flows.


Produce intelligence reports and policy briefings to inform the Executive Team and Board.

3. Partnership & Contract Oversight

Oversee NHS contract and framework governance, ensuring alignment with commissioner requirements and Claranova's governance standards.


Line manage the Partnerships Manager(s) to ensure high-quality bid, contract, and KPI management.


Support the development of prescribing and referral pathways within target ICBs.

4. System Leadership & Representation

Provide thought leadership and represent Claranova at national conferences, taskforces, and IHPN/ICS groups.


Strengthen Claranova's reputation as an ethical, evidence-led, and clinically governed partner.


Contribute to group strategy, ensuring NHS partnerships are aligned with corporate governance and quality frameworks.

Performance Indicators

NHS relationship map and engagement plan implemented across all ICBs.


At least three new NHS partnership or pilot agreements initiated within 12 months.


Prescribing and referral pathway access secured in priority regions.


NHS strategy briefings presented quarterly to SLT/Board.

Essential Experience:

NHS commissioning Experience Senior stakeholder and system leadership skills Understanding of mental health and community pathways Experience leading multi-organisation programmes Strategic thinker with strong influencing and communication skills Experience of framework contracting and KPI governance

Desirable Experience:

Clinical or operational background

Why work with us

Shape one of the fastest growing independent sector providers at the forefront of healthtech innovation. Work with a high-calibre, supportive, and mission-driven senior team. Influence both day-to-day care and long-term strategic direction. In-person time at our beautiful Canary Wharf based office. Competitive salary and benefits.

What you can expect from us:

Competitive Salary Work Hybrid in our Canary Wharf Office 25 days Holiday, Plus UK Bank Holidays Team get-togethers A paid day off on your birthday Pension Contribution Be part of one of UK's most ambitious health-tech start ups.

Apply with confidence

Studies show that men apply for roles when they meet around 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and other marginalised groups often apply only if they meet every requirement. If you believe you're a great fit but don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply!


At Care ADHD, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalised communities, as we work together to create a more equitable future.

Company Overview

At CARE ADHD, we're revolutionising private healthcare by making ADHD assessments and treatment more affordable and accessible to those who need it. Our client-centred approach, combined with lean methodology and a focus on continuous improvement, drives our commitment to excellence. We embrace an innovative mindset, encouraging rapid learning and adaptation through our 'fail fast' ethos. With ambitious plans to become the largest ADHD service provider outside the NHS within the next five years, we are committed to pushing boundaries and fostering innovation.