Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Service Director (Children's) to join our highly regarded and established Milton Keynes Community Health Services (MKCHS).
We provide a wide variety of community services to patients across Milton Keynes and parts of Buckinghamshire.
As Deputy Service Director (Children's), the successful candidate would work alongside the current Service Director and Deputy Service Director (Adults) in delivery of these services.
We are looking for an experienced candidate who is committed to delivering high quality patient care and who has significant experience of leading children's services at a senior level within a health setting.
Please note if your application is shortlisted and your invited to interview this will take place on Wednesday 12th March 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have managerial responsibility for the effective operational running of the Directorate and to ensure there is robustfinancial management in line with Directorate, Divisional and Trust targets.o The post holder will deputise for the Service Director in their absence or as delegated and will be expected to assume managerialresponsibility and lead service developments for the Directorate as delegated by the Service Director.o As a deputy director the post holder will work with the Service Director to ensure that there is a clear strategic direction for theDirectorate, which is integrated within the overall strategic direction for Directorate and the Division.o The post holder is a member of the Directorate Senior Management team and as such has a responsibility to participate in themanagement of the service and provide sound advice and guidance to the Service Director.o The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of service redesign and will be expected to identify new areas forbusiness development and take the lead on the tender process.o The post holder will work with Service Managers and the wider health and social care economy to develop strategies in line with theNational Agenda.
About us
We are always looking for ways to invest in and support our staff. You arethe stars of CNWL - the people who provide care, develop relationshipsand make important decisions. That's why we are constantly looking todevelop new and exciting rewards and incentives
In 2018, we received the Healthy Workplace Achievement Excellence Award from the Mayor of London in recognition of the significant support we offer staff and the healthy workplace we create.
We offer a range of salary sacrifice schemes throughout the year. Thisallows employees to pay discount rates for a range of benefits through monthly payroll deductions, meaning you do not have to payNational Insurance or NHS Pension Contributions on the cost of thesacrifice (if you are a member of the NHS Pension scheme). All schemesare accessed through our salary sacrifice portal, Vivup.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership and management across MKCHS.To play a lead role in the planning and development of the Directorate in conjunction with the Service and Clinical Director To contribute to the establishment of new services and to lead change management in the implementation of service developmentstrategies To take the lead on management of directorate wide services, as delegated by the Service Director To advance innovative ideas and strategies and provide vision and inspiration to enable staff to deliver care more effectively. To be an active member of relevant strategic development groups To represent the Service Director at trust-wide forums To identify new business opportunities for the Directorate and take the lead on all tenders for new businessAs a senior manager the post holder must give assurance to the Service Director and Clinical Director of the following: Effective performance management and professional and clinical leadership of the workforce in the Directorate Effective leadership and direction to the service managers in the boroughs Services are provided within the statutory framework Services are cost effective and delivered within budget Financial management is robust and in-line with Directorate, divisional and Trust targets including the assurance of a realistic CostImprovement Programme Services meet care quality and performance management standardPlease see attached job description for more details.For further details / informal visits contact:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership and management across MKCHS.To play a lead role in the planning and development of the Directorate in conjunction with the Service and Clinical Director To contribute to the establishment of new services and to lead change management in the implementation of service developmentstrategies To take the lead on management of directorate wide services, as delegated by the Service Director To advance innovative ideas and strategies and provide vision and inspiration to enable staff to deliver care more effectively. To be an active member of relevant strategic development groups To represent the Service Director at trust-wide forums To identify new business opportunities for the Directorate and take the lead on all tenders for new businessAs a senior manager the post holder must give assurance to the Service Director and Clinical Director of the following: Effective performance management and professional and clinical leadership of the workforce in the Directorate Effective leadership and direction to the service managers in the boroughs Services are provided within the statutory framework Services are cost effective and delivered within budget Financial management is robust and in-line with Directorate, divisional and Trust targets including the assurance of a realistic CostImprovement Programme Services meet care quality and performance management standardPlease see attached job description for more details.For further details / informal visits contact:
Person Specification
Quaifications and Experience
Essential
- UK Registered Health Professional
- Educated to Masters Level in a health or social care discipline or equivalent senior - level work experience in Children's
- A recognised senior management qualification in leadership, policy, strategy, business management or other relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Substantial years' experience in recent operational management of children's community health services, at a senior management level, in a health or social care organisation
- Leading and managing staff groups or teams on various sites within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Budget management
Desirable
- Embedding Quality Improvement within transformational developments
Person Specification
Quaifications and Experience
Essential
- UK Registered Health Professional
- Educated to Masters Level in a health or social care discipline or equivalent senior - level work experience in Children's
- A recognised senior management qualification in leadership, policy, strategy, business management or other relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Substantial years' experience in recent operational management of children's community health services, at a senior management level, in a health or social care organisation
- Leading and managing staff groups or teams on various sites within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Budget management
Desirable
- Embedding Quality Improvement within transformational developments
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CNWL MK THQ, Charles Pinfold Building, Open University Campus
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
