Job Description

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) Operations Directorate is seeking to appoint an experienced leader to tackle health inequalities for people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and neurodiversity (MHC, LD &N).



This is a new post within the organisation and offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work alongside other leaders and agenda setters within AWP and the wider care system. The post holder will take a leadership role in reducing disparities in healthcare access and improving outcomes by ensuring services are equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of marginalised and underserved communities.



You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues impacting on the health outcomes of difficult to reach and marginalised groups and an in-depth strategic understanding of the Reducing Healthcare Inequalities agenda



The successful applicant will work across the organisation, with clinical teams, support services, key partners and stakeholders to provide a strategic and operational vision for the delivery of the CORE20PLUS5 agenda and support the implementation of PCREF within the organisation.



The role will require strong data analytical skills, an understanding of service design and transformation and mature communication skills as engaging communities underserved by existing service models will be a key aspect of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership



Develop and implement strategic plans to reduce health disparities for people with MHC, LD & N.

Lead initiatives targeting barriers to healthcare access and poor outcomes for underserved groups.



Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Planning



Analyse data to identify trends and disparities in health access and outcomes.

Lead and support the design of interventions informed by evidence and best practices to improve service delivery.



Community Engagement



Build strong relationships with communities to understand their healthcare needs.

Co-design services with community stakeholders to enhance trust and engagement.



Policy Compliance & Alignment



Ensure alignment with national and local policies, including Public Health England guidelines, NHS Long Term Plan objectives, and the CQC requirements.



Capacity Building & Resource Optimisation



Identify priority areas for resource allocation to maximise impact on underserved populations.

Facilitate training and development opportunities for staff to improve understanding and delivery of equitable healthcare services.



We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.



We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.



Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.



At AWP we are embarking on a clinical leadership review and therefore the reporting arrangements for this post may be subject to future change.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Proven leadership experience within healthcare.

Expertise in addressing health inequities

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise healthcare data effectively.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Knowledge of national policies on health equity and experience implementing improvement plans.

A commitment to upholding equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.



Please see job description for the full range of responsibilities