To assist the Directorate Management Team (Matron, Directorate Manager (DM) and Associate Directorate Manager (ADM)) in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Cardiology, Respiratory and Stroke services. To work with, and in support of, the senior team in all aspects of service delivery to ensure performance is maintained and care effectively delivered. To efficiently lead change, with a patient centred approach, that aligns with the trusts and departments strategic vision and business plan. To be responsible for reporting on performance metrics, supporting the directorate management team to provide an effective patient focused service. To ensure that the Services activities focus on supporting patient care within available resources and in line with the strategic direction of the Care Group and the Trust. To ensure delivery of excellent, patient focused and cost effective services which are responsive to the needs of the patients, carers and GPs and are in line with the Trust strategic direction and service plans. To set and review standards of services continuously, in line with the national performance standards, local contractual requirements, activity, and financial targets. To support the patient pathway managers (PPM) in the management of the admin team, ensuring they provide an effective administrative service. To play an active role within the Directorate Management Team, participating in the full range of the Directorate tasks as required. Please see enclosed job description for full details.