Job summary Following the previous postholder progressing to a new role within the Trust, the vital post of Divisional Director of Operations for Women's, Children's & Clinical Support Services (WCCSS) is now available. The Division offers a wide range of services and plays a lead role in the provision of Maternity and Paediatric Services as well as taking Trust-wide leadership for Diagnostic core standards. You will be joining a Division with a strong ambition to improve care and outcomes for their patients. The Division will also play a key role in several strategic priorities for the Trust between 2025 and 2028, including moving to a Community First approach, developing Elective Hubs and Community Diagnostic Centres. Main duties of the job The post of Divisional Director of Operations is a crucial leadership role within the Trust. The Divisional Directors of Operations work alongside their clinical Divisional Directors, Divisional Directors of Nursing and Care Group management teams to lead their respective Divisions. As standing members of the Trust Management Committee, post-holders will both be responsible for services within their own Division, and also play an active role in Trust-wide decision-making. Candidates will need to show professional leadership, strategic knowledge and experience; they will need to foster a culture which values continuing professional development, compassionate and inclusive leadership, and which strives for excellence in the delivery of patient care. They must actively lead by example, in line with the Trust's values of Respect, Compassion, Professionalism and Teamwork. About us The Trust has formed a strategic group partnership with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and enjoys a shared Chair, Chief Executive Officer and other senior leadership roles. The Trust is committed to working in partnership with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and other organisations in the Black Country Integrated Care System to collaborate for the benefit of the patients that we serve, and for our staff. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 407-WCCSS-6848141 Job locations Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed explanation of the role, please see the attached supporting Job Description and Personal Specification for your reference. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed explanation of the role, please see the attached supporting Job Description and Personal Specification for your reference. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree and/or relevant management qualification Desirable Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Experience Essential Extensive experience of leading successful change in patient centred care delivery Experience of setting and leading a compassionate, inclusive and open culture. Experience of delivering high levels of productivity and efficiency. Desirable Significant senior management experience in an NHS trust, operating at or close to Divisional leadership level Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Knowledge of key current issues in NHS systems reform Well-developed leadership skills and emotional intelligence Able to establish and maintain relationships with key people, both internally & externally Special Aptitudes Essential Personal energy and resilience Ability to think strategically without losing touch with day to day service delivery Ability to engage others in the process of service change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree and/or relevant management qualification Desirable Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Experience Essential Extensive experience of leading successful change in patient centred care delivery Experience of setting and leading a compassionate, inclusive and open culture. Experience of delivering high levels of productivity and efficiency. Desirable Significant senior management experience in an NHS trust, operating at or close to Divisional leadership level Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Knowledge of key current issues in NHS systems reform Well-developed leadership skills and emotional intelligence Able to establish and maintain relationships with key people, both internally & externally Special Aptitudes Essential Personal energy and resilience Ability to think strategically without losing touch with day to day service delivery Ability to engage others in the process of service change Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)