Job summary
SPECIALIST HOSPITAL BOARDDIVISIONAL CLINICAL DIRECTOR - WOMEN'S HEALTH
5 PAs | 3-Year Fixed Term with an option to extend for 3 years
Applications are invited for this pivotal senior leadership role within the Specialist Hospital Board.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of women's health services within a high-performing and ambitious organisation.
Reporting to the Medical Director, the Divisional Clinical Director will provide strategic and clinical leadership across a broad portfolio including gynaecology, breast, maternity and neonatal services. The postholder will play a central role in driving forward the Trust's refreshed strategy, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, safe and innovative care for women and babies, while strengthening partnerships across the wider health system.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an experienced and credible clinical leader, with a strong track record of service development and improvement. They will bring energy, vision and a collaborative approach, working closely with the Divisional Manager and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver excellence in patient care and operational performance. A deep commitment to the Trust's values and to improving outcomes and experience for women and families is essential.
The appointment is for an initial period of three years, with potential for extension. The role comprises 5 Programmed Activities (PAs), with a job plan agreed in discussion with the Medical Director.
Informal enquiries are welcomed.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate clinical qualification or equivalent
- Consultant grade or equivalent
- Demonstrable understanding of current NHS, sector and Trust priorities and developments
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of significant continuing professional development in medical management: it is expected that relevant managerial training will average at least 50% of annual CPD during the appointment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading service change initiatives
- Demonstrable experience of leading Consultant medical staff
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary working
- Experience in a medical management role, e.g. as Divisional Clinical Director, Clinical Director, Head of Department, Clinical Leadi ncluding control of budgets, staff/line management, service planning and change
Desirable
- Must work in or alongside the division
- Evidence of Substantial influence within wider NHS or specialty beyond UCLH i.e. at regional or national level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to articulate and implement a vision and strategy for the service
- Able to extend vision beyond a single clinical service or Division
- Service redesign and development
- Relationship building and team development
- High level influencing, communication and negotiating skills
- Problem solving, strategic leadership and decision making skills
- Facilitative and inclusive approach to leadership, including establishing partnerships with non-clinical leaders.
- Able to resolve conflict satisfactorily
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
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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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
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