Job summary
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people? Do you want to make a real difference within an organisation that values innovation, caring and agility?
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced leader to join Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust as Assistant Director for Children and Young People's Specialist Services. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a wide range of services, including Medical and Nursing, Therapies, and Mental Health, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care.
This is a key role in driving service transformation, performance, and innovation across the Trust. Join us and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families across Hertfordshire.
Applications welcome from existing employees in the Hertfordshire and west Essex system only.
*Proposed interview date: 20th May 2025*
Main duties of the job
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Lead operational delivery of CYP specialist services
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Drive performance, quality, and patient safety standards
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Manage service budgets and ensure efficient use of resources
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Support service transformation and improvement initiatives
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Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements
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Provide strategic leadership across multi-disciplinary teams
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Represent the Trust in partnerships and system-wide forums
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Deputise for the Deputy Director as needed
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Respond to incidents, complaints, and service user feedback
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning
About us
HCT is proud to be an organisation which focuses on our people, and we welcome individuals who share our values which support the development of a strong working culture, guiding and inspiring all of our actions and decisions. They enable us to be better at what we do ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
What makes HCT a great place to work?? Rated Good by the CQC? A culture of support, learning, and continuous improvement? Strong leadership and teamwork across the Trust? Award-winning health and wellbeing initiatives for staff? A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
We dont want you to miss out so be aware that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Please make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
We dont want you to miss out so be aware that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Please make your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of senior operational leadership
- Extensive financial/budget management experience
- Experience of working with other agencies
- Evidence of management and leadership in complex & changing organisation circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth experience or theoretical study to Master's degree level or equivalent experience).
- Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
- Management/Leadership qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Professional clinical qualification
Skills
Essential
- Project management skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Comprehensive understanding of the NHS environment and issues
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of senior operational leadership
- Extensive financial/budget management experience
- Experience of working with other agencies
- Evidence of management and leadership in complex & changing organisation circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth experience or theoretical study to Master's degree level or equivalent experience).
- Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
- Management/Leadership qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Professional clinical qualification
Skills
Essential
- Project management skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Comprehensive understanding of the NHS environment and issues
- Able to analyse and interpret complex data
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).
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).
