Job summary
The Speciality Director role exists to lead on the cross-county strategic development and operational delivery of the specialty service or cluster of services as specified above. The post holder is responsible for leading the delivery of clinical services for Head & Neck which includes Audiology, ENT, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and OMFS Laboratory at the highest possible standard and within the Trusts financial, workforce, operational targets and strategic objectives. Applications are invited from across the trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:
Leading the speciality with the Matron and General Manager to deliver the strategic vision for Head & Neck Services. This does not involve direct line management.
Line managing the medical staff within the service line/specialty cluster. (Job Planning, Performance Management). It is expected that job planning will be done in discussion with the General Manager. Specifics to be agreed with the Chief of Service.
Responsibilities will also include:
Strategic development for Head & Neck Services working with partners across the Health and Social Care system.
Managing external reviews and regulators.
Contribute to the achievement of the Trust Operational and Strategic aims.
Clinical Goverance.
Audit / Quality Improvement / Clinical Safety
About us
It is essential that clinical leadership is in place for this service line. A new GM started in Feb 2025 who requires the support of a clinical colleague, to ensure that the exacting challenges of the service are met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and where necessary unify teams: direct and guide staff in specialty teams to perform well in the role, employing management styles and methods with are tailored to the individual, the team and specific situation. Be willing to alter their job plan to work on both sides of the couty if so desired by the Division.
Develop individuals and teams: ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to enable regular feedback on performance, holding medical staff to account for job performance: this to include job planning, activity levels and meeting both national and local quality targets.
Communication: demonstrate and enable effective communication with colleagues. This to include:
Establish appropriate communication channels and processes
Demonstrate effective listening and openness to diverse views
Employ respectful, concise and professional ways to communicate
Construct and maintain effective working relationships within the organisation to support the successful achievement of objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and where necessary unify teams: direct and guide staff in specialty teams to perform well in the role, employing management styles and methods with are tailored to the individual, the team and specific situation. Be willing to alter their job plan to work on both sides of the couty if so desired by the Division.
Develop individuals and teams: ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to enable regular feedback on performance, holding medical staff to account for job performance: this to include job planning, activity levels and meeting both national and local quality targets.
Communication: demonstrate and enable effective communication with colleagues. This to include:
Establish appropriate communication channels and processes
Demonstrate effective listening and openness to diverse views
Employ respectful, concise and professional ways to communicate
Construct and maintain effective working relationships within the organisation to support the successful achievement of objectives.
Person Specification
Qualification/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinician of at least 6 months demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Leadership/Management
- Evidence of leadership and/or people management (inc persuasion/negotiation and conflict management)
- Service Improvement - (must include improved quality/safety)
Desirable
- Leadership/management programme
- Financial and budgetary awareness
- Broader picture/agenda
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Personal enthusiasm & integrity
- Resilience
- Visibility and accessibility
- Trustworthiness & honesty
- Intellectual agility & flexibility
- Sound judgement
- Openness to innovation
- "Corporate Role Model"
Interests and motivation to succeed in the role
Essential
- A clear understanding of the job requirements
- Commitment to the role/challenges
- Energy and courage
Other skills or experience (e.g. teaching/audit or national or regional roles)
Desirable
- External work roles - e.g. professional body or the Deanery
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
- Equality and Diversity: can demonstrate a positive and non-judgmental attitude towards difference in terms of service delivery and working practice
- Caring: is able to show knowledge and understanding of promoting care, compassion and empathy
Person Specification
Qualification/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinician of at least 6 months demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Leadership/Management
- Evidence of leadership and/or people management (inc persuasion/negotiation and conflict management)
- Service Improvement - (must include improved quality/safety)
Desirable
- Leadership/management programme
- Financial and budgetary awareness
- Broader picture/agenda
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Personal enthusiasm & integrity
- Resilience
- Visibility and accessibility
- Trustworthiness & honesty
- Intellectual agility & flexibility
- Sound judgement
- Openness to innovation
- "Corporate Role Model"
Interests and motivation to succeed in the role
Essential
- A clear understanding of the job requirements
- Commitment to the role/challenges
- Energy and courage
Other skills or experience (e.g. teaching/audit or national or regional roles)
Desirable
- External work roles - e.g. professional body or the Deanery
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
- Equality and Diversity: can demonstrate a positive and non-judgmental attitude towards difference in terms of service delivery and working practice
- Caring: is able to show knowledge and understanding of promoting care, compassion and empathy
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.
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.
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).
