Job summary Do you want to work in an organisation that holds its patients and staff at the heart of everything it does. That promotes development of staff in order for the Trust to deliver the best possible care for our patients. Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is looking to recruit an ambitious and driven individual to the role of Divisional Director of Operations Cancer Services & Outpatients. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled individual to join the Trust and help improve the services that we provide to our patients. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post holder will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive annual plan for the division, delivery of the NHS Constitution standards and working within an annual budget for income and expenditure. If you are committed to productivity, efficiency, quality and safety, and ready to help us achieve our vision and values, we welcome your application. Main duties of the job To manage substantial budgets, significant numbers of staff and complex clinical operations Responsible and accountable for the provision of clinical services across the Division, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. To drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within the Division. Support the Divisional Chief of Service and Clinical Directors to develop Directorate strategies and ensure alignment with the Trust's overall strategy and Integrated Business Plan. Introduce new and innovative business management strategies to maximise the organisational efficiency, income and effectiveness of the Division. Provide professional support and leadership to the Division's management teams. Ensure that all staff in the Division are clear about what is expected and are working together in successful teams to achieve the Trust's vision. Lead on the implementation of innovations and improvement for Divisions participating in the monthly Trust Management Executive and leading work programmes as required. This will include undertaking all necessary research to facilitate the best outcomes for the Trust, which may include complex audits. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians across the Trust to facilitate a patient safety approach to service developments and service improvements. Ensure that services are effectively delivered within the resource plan agreed. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent. The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex. The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country. We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year pa pro rata (Salary is dependant on experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6950833-T1 Job locations Maidstone Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. Interview Date: 27th March 2025 Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. Interview Date: 27th March 2025 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to doctorate level or equivalent senior management experience. Evidence of regular and up to date CPD. Desirable Management qualification (e.g. MBA) or equivalent leadership experience Senior Leadership training. Experience Essential Significant experience of working at a senior management level. Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services. Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery / management position. Demonstrable knowledge of National and Local NHS; and changing national infrastructure. Evidence of advanced leadership qualities. Desirable Understanding of more than one specialist area in health care. Project management experience. Skills Essential Computer literacy (Excel; Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; email) with advanced keyboard skills. High level of work organisation with the ability to meet strict deadlines, within resources available. Well-developed IT skills to understand, analyse, manipulate, manage and present reports on complex performance data, highlighting cross Directorate inter-dependencies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to doctorate level or equivalent senior management experience. Evidence of regular and up to date CPD. Desirable Management qualification (e.g. MBA) or equivalent leadership experience Senior Leadership training. Experience Essential Significant experience of working at a senior management level. Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of operational and clinical services. Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery / management position. Demonstrable knowledge of National and Local NHS; and changing national infrastructure. Evidence of advanced leadership qualities. Desirable Understanding of more than one specialist area in health care. Project management experience. Skills Essential Computer literacy (Excel; Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; email) with advanced keyboard skills. High level of work organisation with the ability to meet strict deadlines, within resources available. Well-developed IT skills to understand, analyse, manipulate, manage and present reports on complex performance data, highlighting cross Directorate inter-dependencies. 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)