Designated Clinical Officer (SEND) SG/Glos


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol Gloucester, BS1 6AG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Act as the main point of contact at place for support and advice for SEND at Place and work jointly with leads from health, education and social care and the local parent carer forum to plan and implement the local area SEND strategy. To follow and support ongoing development of processes to meet statutory SEND duties at Place in parallel with others working at Place across the ICB Cluster. This will include: Quality Assurance of Education Health and Care Advice reports and Plans where provider services are contributing. Quality Assurance of Education Health and Care Advice for Sections C & G of final plans for Children and young people aged 0-25. Section 23 Early Notification of SEND processes SEND Inspection Preparation activities and information collation in conjunction with Senior DCO SEND Inspection arrangements and representation in conjunction with Senior DCO & Lead SEND Manager Participation in delivery of actions in local Action Plan / revised SEND Strategy at Place following Area SEND Inspection, taking a lead role as relevant. Arrangements for Health service support for Statutory SEND Panels at Place level Person Specification (Essential elements): Registered Health Professional (NMC, HCPC, GMC, etc.) Member of relevant professional body Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Experience in clinical leadership and SEND. Understanding of SEND legislation and the Code of Practice Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Demonstrates good overall digital literacy, with the ability to confidently use computers and digital systems required for daytoday work.

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