Designated Clinical Officer
Gloucester
Job summary
NHS Gloucestershire is responsible for the commissioning of hospital, community and primary care-based services across Gloucestershire. We are recruiting a Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) to provide clinical leadership, assurance, and specialist health advice across education, health and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
This vacancy is a full-time permanent position, where the successful candidate will primarily work alongside our Designated Medical Officer (DMO), Childrens Commissioning team, Local Authority colleagues, Parent Carer Forum and SEND Leads within our provider organisations.
We want all children and young people in Gloucestershire to thrive, exceed expectations and live remarkable lives. We will support children to be confident, achieve their ambitions be aspirational and progress positively into adulthood. To do so we will work co-productively with children, families, early years, education, health, and care services.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical advice to the ICB, local authorities and schools on assessment, pathways and best practice for SEND.
Act as the lead for health in quality improvement and multi agency case reviews.
Support workforce development, training and professional supervision across partner organisations.
Represent the ICB at local and regional multi agency forums and contribute to strategic and joint commissioning.
Provide oversight and assurance that NHS Gloucestershire meet our statutory duties for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 years.
About us
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Details
Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
D9843-ICB-6064HB-A
Job locations
Shire Hall, Gloucestershire County Council
Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON to view the supporting documents or apply online.
Closing Date for Applications: 09-11-2025
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year
