To lead the work required, to ensure that systematic processes are in place across the Directorate of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy to support efficient delivery of key business and service objectives. Support the Clinical Directors by taking lead responsibility for all operational and tactical aspects of business, financial, activity and performance management and for the strategic planning of all aspects of the business across the directorate. The post holder will be responsible for initiating necessary action to ensure that the service is delivered within the budget available. Lead in managing income streams supported by the development of a directorate marketing strategy to sustain market share and develop opportunities across the directorate. To lead service redesign initiatives across the directorate to enable improvedways of working to enhance the patient experience. Provide information including performance reports to the Clinical Directors and Deputy Director of Operations including recommendations and advice for opportunity to improve. Be expected to develop a clear understanding of all aspects of the service and be able to deputise for the Deputy Director of Operations. Play a pivotal role in influencing, developing, and sustaining key relationships with external stakeholder. Take lead responsibility for the development of Business Cases within the Directorate and ensure that operational and strategic opportunities for the continuous development and improvement of the service are appropriately explored and pursued. This includes the delivery of all operational performance targets and financial management, the quality of services to patients and their relatives and the redesign of services towards best practice standards, within available resources. Take a lead role in developing and implementing local service changes by taking project management responsibility for improvement activities within the organisation and where required across the local health economy. Lead governance and quality improvement within the services and to provide an effective interface between the Medical Division Management Team and Corporate Services. Be an integral member of the Divisions senior management team. The post holder will play a key role in contributing to the overall management of the Division and will be expected to take on responsibilities in relation to this, as directed by the Deputy Director of Operations. The post holder will be expected to manage the performance of the Division to ensure that key national targets and quality standards are met and, on some occasions, exceeded. To attend key Trust meetings and act as a senior officer on behalf of the Directorate in a professional manner.