KEY SKILLS * Highly developed problem solving, administrative, budgetary, analytical and statistical skills. * Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills. * Proven track record in leading and motivating others; gaining confidence of colleagues through effective style and approach. * Able to work across organisational boundaries and collaborate effectively. * Confident dealing with patients, families, media and other external parties. * Highly developed negotiating skills. * Able to lead and/or contribute to policy development. * Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. * Able to think and act strategically and to articular a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience. * Able to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. * Able to support the development and maintenance of an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change/improvement in services.