Job summary Key areas of responsibility To provide strong operational leadership to a discrete portfolio of services. Be responsible for ensuring that services are delivered safely; to a high standard and within budget. There will be a need to be transformative and innovative as services expand and relationships across the system are developed to meet local needs Work with others to continuously improve services, ensure service user and carer experience is positive; services are responsive and accessible and transitions between services are smooth and seamless. Ensure that clinical governance mechanisms are in place, driven at a local level, ensuring lessons are learnt and experience informs 'best practice'. This will include working with Safety & Quality colleagues to ensure that lessons are proactively learnt via the appropriate formal and informal processes, and that complaints and concerned are managed to communicate effectively with stakeholders Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Service Management: Develop, deliver, and improve services, ensuring quality, performance, and budget efficiency. Collaboration & Leadership: Work with stakeholders, communicate key updates, and foster staff leadership. Decision-Making & Analysis: Monitor performance, budgets, and risks, implementing improvements as needed. Planning & Innovation: Develop business plans, promote best practices, and drive service improvements. Patient & Client Care: Ensure safe, accessible services, particularly for vulnerable groups. Policy & Compliance: Engage stakeholders, manage complaints, and enforce clinical and child protection policies. Financial & Resource Oversight: Manage budgets, procurement, and resource allocation. Staff Management: Lead recruitment, training, and workforce planning while overseeing HR policies. Performance & Reporting: Track KPIs, provide reports, and ensure service quality. Research & Development: Support audits, research, and continuous service evaluation. Work Environment: Balance physical, mental, and emotional demands while managing office and travel duties. About us Children's Integrated Directorate Vision: "Providing timely, child-centred support to enhance well-being, development, and inclusion." Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) delivers community, day care, and respite services for children and young people across Coventry, Warwickshire, and Solihull. Recent service reorganization offers an exciting opportunity to improve outcomes for families. This portfolio includes well-child services, with SAIS being a high-achieving, adaptable service trialing innovative practices. Collaboration is key, with close partnerships across CWPT, ICB, Education, and Public Health. We seek a dynamic leader with strong managerial skills to drive excellence in care, believing in community-based support and cross-sector collaboration to help children and young people thrive. For more information, contact Lindsey Sandler at lindsey.sandlercovwarkpt.nhs.uk. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 444-7046080-BL Job locations Wayside house Wilsons Ln, Longford, Coventry Coventry CV6 6NY Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification within the supporting information Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification within the supporting information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience Relevant qualification or significant experience in clinical children's field Knowledge and skills Essential Strong understanding of national policy in relation to services for children and young people Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions, to problem solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands Other Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Willing to undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level Experience Essential Evidence of delivering successful change within a service context, using a range of effective influencing, negotiation, facilitation and process skills Budget management experience including reducing costs (CIP), monitoring and determining corrective action Experience and understanding of safeguarding; Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience Relevant qualification or significant experience in clinical children's field Knowledge and skills Essential Strong understanding of national policy in relation to services for children and young people Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions, to problem solve and respond to sudden unexpected demands Other Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Willing to undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level Experience Essential Evidence of delivering successful change within a service context, using a range of effective influencing, negotiation, facilitation and process skills Budget management experience including reducing costs (CIP), monitoring and determining corrective action Experience and understanding of safeguarding; 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Address Wayside house Wilsons Ln, Longford, Coventry Coventry CV6 6NY Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)