About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity at Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust we are recruiting for a Director of Specialist Services to come and join our team.
We are looking to recruit an individual who has substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation. Able to demonstrable success in performance managing services to meet performance targets both local and national.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role you will need to ensure that a robust strategic and operational management of all Specialist Mental Health Services in Essex, Suffolk, Bedford and Luton. To ensure that effective governance arrangements to deliver high quality, safe, effective and efficient services. To ensure that services achieve expected performance indicators within financial constraints.
Oversee the strategic development of modern services that meet the needs of those with a mental health need or a learning disability, ensuring that such service are focused, innovative and represent best practice.
Develop and manage a range of external relationships, partnerships and strategic alliances including with the county council and the East of England Provider Collaborative.
Work as part of a Care Unit to provide Clinical & Professional leadership to drive excellence and deliver the Safety and Quality agenda.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you able to inspire and motivate others have a passion for transforming lives we would love to hear from you.
Please see attached for JD and PS for more details of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Masters or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
RMN or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge Essential
Analytical skills Corporate awareness and ability to operate successfully within a large organisational environment
Experience Essential
Substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation. Demonstrable experience of effective strategic and operational management Experience of managing inpatient services within the portfolio
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).
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brockfield House
Kemble Way
Wickford
SS11 7FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)