Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity at Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust. We are recruiting for a Director of Specialist Services to come and join our team.
We are looking to recruit an individual who has substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation. Able to demonstrate success in performance managing services to meet performance targets both local and national.
Main Duties of the Job
As part of this role, you will need to ensure robust strategic and operational management of all Specialist Mental Health Services in Essex, Suffolk, Bedford, and Luton. Ensure effective governance arrangements to deliver high quality, safe, effective, and efficient services. Ensure services achieve expected performance indicators within financial constraints.
Oversee the strategic development of modern services that meet the needs of those with a mental health need or a learning disability, ensuring that such services are focused, innovative, and represent best practice.
Develop and manage a range of external relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances, including with the county council and the East of England Provider Collaborative.
Work as part of a Care Unit to provide Clinical & Professional leadership to drive excellence and deliver the Safety and Quality agenda.
Are you able to inspire and motivate others? Do you have a passion for transforming lives? We would love to hear from you.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be required to be available for the following dates:
Stakeholder event will be held on: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 3rd April 2025
About Us
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached for JD and PS for more details of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential:
* Masters or equivalent level of experience
Desirable:
* RMN or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge
Essential:
* Analytical skills
* Corporate awareness and ability to operate successfully within a large organisational environment
Experience
Essential:
* Substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation.
* Demonstrable experience of effective strategic and operational management
* Experience of managing inpatient services within the portfolio
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Brockfield House
Kemble Way
Wickford
SS11 7FE
Employer's Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/
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