Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Divisional Director of Medicine and Integrated Care

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Job summary

The Role

Our division delivers world-class care across integrated services, renal and transplant, stroke and neurosciences, acute and specialist medicine, and urgent and emergency care. With an annual income of over£400 millionand a dedicated team of nearly3,500 professionals,we combine scale with excellence to provide life-changing care.

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation. As Divisional Director, you will provide vision, strategic direction and executive leadership for the Medicine and Integrated Care Division - one of the largest and most complex portfolios in the Trust. Working as part of the divisional triumvirate and alongside executive colleagues, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective clinical services, while driving innovation and transformation across the division.

About You

We are looking for a clinically qualified leader with:

  • Significant experience of leading large, complex healthcare organisations through change.
  • A track record of delivering high-quality clinical services and improving patient outcomes.
  • Strong financial and operational management skills.
  • A commitment to research, education and innovation.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build networks and lead senior teams.
  • A values-driven approach, with a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

You will be accountable for:

  • Leading the division to meet all key performance requirements, including quality, safety, financial and operational targets.
  • Championing clinical excellence, research and education, ensuring our services reain at the forefront of evidence-based care.
  • Driving continuous improvement and transformation, including new models of care and integrated pathways.
  • Promoting a positive, inclusive culture that reflects our values- kind, collaborative, expert and aspirational- and engages staff at all levels.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, commissioners and local communities.
  • This is a role for an exceptional leader - someone who combines clinical credibility with strategic vision and the ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries

Why Join Us?

At Imperial College Healthcare, you'll work with some of the most talented clinicians and researchers in the world, in an environment that encourages learning, collaboration and innovation. We offer:

  • Outstanding opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
  • Flexible working options and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans and access to on-site leisure facilities.
  • A vibrant, inclusive culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-VSM-1

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Understanding of the academic needs of an internationally recognised university
  • Understanding of the complexity and healthcare needs of a large tertiary referral healthcare/NHS provider

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
  • Experience of leading a large complex organisation through significant change

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinically Qualified
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical services
Person Specification

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Understanding of the academic needs of an internationally recognised university
  • Understanding of the complexity and healthcare needs of a large tertiary referral healthcare/NHS provider

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
  • Experience of leading a large complex organisation through significant change

Qualifications

Essential

  • Clinically Qualified
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical/surgical services

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).

Additional information

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Agency Contact

Helen Childs

Helen.Childs@odgers.com

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-VSM-1

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


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