About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Trust as Director of Children's Services.
Reporting to the Group Chief Integration and Delivery Officer, the Director of Children's Services is the Trust's most senior operational lead for the Children's Care Delivery Pathway. You will provide visible, credible leadership across a diverse portfolio of children and young people's services, with overall responsibility for performance, quality, governance and strategic direction in line with the Trust Strategy.
This is a highly influential role, acting as the primary operational point of contact for system partners and stakeholders, and representing the Trust at external operational forums and regional and national events.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Children's Services will have operational responsibility for CYP and future Lead Provider model, leading the Trust's contribution to the SEND agenda, working closely with system partners to deliver integrated, effective services for children and young people.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior NHS leader with a strong track record in operational delivery, partnership working and transformation to shape the future of children's services within a high performing Foundation Trust and an evolving integrated care system.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values Essential
Highly motivated, is driven to achieve significant results and can be relied upon to deliver. Is people orientated without losing sight of the task; with an ability to manage the conflict between service priorities and staff and continue to influence, motivate and lead all grades of staff. Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation; able to work effectively across organisational boundaries and maintain effective multi-disciplinary working relationships particularly during change.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Professional knowledge in a relevant discipline acquired through specialist training to a doctorate level or equivalent knowledge, experience and competency in a range of disciplines Recognised management qualifications in Health or Social Care field (diploma level or higher) or equivalent experience. Evidence of management development through Continuous Professional Development and/or formal management courses. Recent significant experience at senior level management within the NHS (or can demonstrate how you would apply your experience in the NHS) with proven track record of using professional knowledge (managerial and/or clinical) to bring about change
Desirable
Project management qualification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Highly developed level of interpersonal, communications and influencing skills that enable highly complex, sensitive or contentious technical issues to be explained in clear and concise terms and appropriate action to be understood. Able to think analytically, anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead. Uses analytical techniques to identify several solutions to the problem or issue. Highly developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to synthesise and articulate highly complex information and build rapport with a diverse audience. Ability to lead others through change, building commitment and managing complexity and uncertainty.
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.
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Isebrook Hospital
Irthlingborough Road
Wellingborough
NN8 1LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)