Deputy Director Policy

4 weeks ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director Policy to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization and driving excellence in patient care.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and management, with experience in policy development, implementation, and evaluation. You will be responsible for assisting the Divisional Director in the delivery of high-quality services, within budget and to the expected level of service and clinical quality.

Key responsibilities will include:

  1. Assisting with the implementation of the division's strategy, including identifying opportunities for growth, improvement, and redesign of services.
  2. Working with the Divisional Management Team to ensure effective performance of the division and accountability for delivery of national and local standards, performance indicators, and the Trust's annual business plan.
  3. Building an effective team to support and strengthen clinical leadership within the directorate.
  4. Ensuring effective arrangements are in place for identifying, assessing, reporting, and managing risk, in line with National Standards, Local Action, and Healthcare Commission Standards.

We offer a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career to Divisional Director level and beyond. The Trust is committed to individual personal development and succession planning, and the successful candidate will be supported in this.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Degree or equivalent level
  • Further evidence of management/leadership training and continuous professional development
  • Project Management

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience at a senior level in a complex environment, including a sound understanding of the performance and governance requirements of the NHS
  • Operational experience in an acute environment
  • Significant experience of financial management and rigorous financial management and control to meet agreed targets
  • Experience of leading complex change to achieve continuous improvement
  • Experience of establishing and applying performance management systems in areas like contract monitoring, staff management, and departmental performance indicators
  • Evidenced experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a range of people at local and regional level, including statutory, voluntary, and private sector organizations
  • Track record of achievement as a manager that demonstrates significant successes through innovation and a strong but sensitive style, which contributes directly to the patient experience and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate well-developed negotiation skills coupled with the ability to tackle poor performance effectively
  • High degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of issues in a complex stakeholder environment
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.



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