Job summary A unique opportunity has arisen for an exciting and impactful role to lead the Velindre Cancer Services at this formative stage. As Divisional Director, Velindre Cancer Services (VCS) you will be an integral part of the Divisional Triumvirate, working collaboratively with the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Nurse Director to ensure effective and efficient operational processes are in place. You will be a visible, credible and influential leader, who demonstrates strong, consistent and effective operational delivery skills with a proven track record of achievement. Central to this role is the ongoing engagement of clinical managers in this specialist environment to ensure delivery of local and national priorities, as well as the service redesign required to transition services to the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in 2027. As a successful candidate you will possess exceptional strategic and operational expertise to deliver, evaluate and progress the Trust's vision in achieving excellence in healthcare delivering safe, high-quality patient care within available resources. You will play a pivotal role in the integration of Research, Development & Innovation as part of our journey to nVCC. Beyond your Divisional remit, you will support the delivery of Cancer pathways within the Trust and across the wider healthcare community. More information on how we are building your new Cancer Centre can be found here Main duties of the job Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the main duties of the Divisional Director are: Leadership and management of all VCS Service delivery and operational performance across VCS Performance of the clinical pathways against local and national treatment standards Ensuring safe, high quality patient centered services that benchmarks favourability with Specialist Peer Group Financial management and delivery against agreed targets Instil a culture of inclusion, maximising opportunities for patient and public involvement Workforce planning, to meet the current and future needs of the services Ensure Research, Development & Innovation is integral to VCS service delivery About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £106,967 to £123,091 a year £106,967 - 123,091 Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-AC160-0225 Job locations Velindre Headquarters Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw Cardiff CF157QZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. More details can be found on the Candidate Information Pack Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. More details can be found on the Candidate Information Pack Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Velindre Cancer Centre Address Velindre Headquarters Unit 2 Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw Cardiff CF157QZ Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)