Directorate Manager – Children, Young People and Families

Overview

In this role you will lead the CYPF Directorate to deliver high-quality, patient-focused community services. You will partner with clinical leaders to meet operational targets within tight resources, shaping workforce and performance improvements. You’ll be responsible for annual planning, on-call duties, and line-management of the directorate team, driving safe, effective care and staff wellbeing. This is a hands-on leadership position within a values-driven NHS trust.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of all patient services in the directorate
• Collaborate with Clinical Director, Medical Service Leads, Matrons and AHP Leads to ensure quality and cost-effective services
• Lead annual planning aligned with corporate objectives
• Provide professional leadership to the workforce within the specialties
• Manage on-call rota and line-manage the directorate team

Key requirements

• Senior operational management experience in an NHS/healthcare setting
• Effective financial management and budget oversight
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and service improvement initiatives
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Knowledge of NHS information systems and complaints/incident reporting
• Degree-level education (or evidence of working towards)
• Experience leading service delivery with accountability for outcomes

• Excellent communication
• Negotiation and diplomacy
• Motivation and people leadership
• Knowledge of NHS Information & IT systems
• Budget management and financial planning
• Experience with investigations and RCAs

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