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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Take the lead in running the Division, making sure we're using our time, people, and resources in the best way possible to deliver high-quality, efficient services.
• Help shape the future direction of the Division by turning big-picture goals and health policies into clear, practical plans - and then leading the way in making those plans happen.
• Build a positive and open culture where people feel confident to take initiative, work well as a team, and communicate openly.
• Support and manage the Division's team, helping everyone to do their best and grow in their roles.
• Keep a close eye on the Division's finances, making sure we're spending wisely and staying on track with our budget.
• Oversee governance in the Division, ensuring our services are safe, high-quality, and compliant with standards.
• Make sure we've got the right people in the right roles, with good workforce planning to meet current and future needs.
• Manage your own workload while making sure you're available to support colleagues and help the wider team thrive.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

• Education to Masters/Fellowship level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of participation in continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate Diploma in relevant field or equivalent clinical or professional qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant demonstrable experience of senior operational clinical services management of a group of services or specialties within the NHS
• Detailed understanding and experience of the operation of acute hospital services
• Proven ability to manage change, service activity and development within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of planning and implementing strategic goals
• Experience of managing large budgets and workforce
• Experience of successful project management
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk management
• Comprehensive understanding and application of Department of Health Policy

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to manage change, service activity and development within a large and complex organisation
• Well-developed analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to make decisions by determining key points from complex data and multiple information sources
• IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems including file management, safe and effective internet use, Outlook, Word processing, PowerPoint, Access and Excel
• Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines
• Well-developed leadership and motivational skills to facilitate working within and leading a large team
• Proven ability to manage large groups of staff and implement human resource strategies

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.