Head of Service CJLD
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £76,965.00 to £88,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 8NQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9371-25-0731 |
Summary
The must haves for this role: Experience of service leadership in health and criminal justice services Extensive knowledge of mental health and criminal justice legislation Successful track record of developing innovative and/or award-winning health services Committed to being present in services across the TV and Hampshire/IOW footprint with a minimum of 3 days per week service-based presence For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Bernadine Blease, Director Mental Health Specialist Services, 07920150545, bernadine.blease@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.