Head of South Yorkshire Urgent Care

This is FCMS's senior leader for all its services across South Yorkshire, reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer. The postholder is accountable for operational and clinical delivery, the budget, contracts, workforce and risk. The postholder need not be a registered clinician, working alongside clinical leaders, but carries CQC registered manager duties and senior system partnerships. Senior leadership of complex regulated services and a substantial budget are essential. What the job involves Lead the FCMS business unit across South Yorkshire, translating strategy into safe, effective and sustainable delivery Hold overall accountability for the quality, safety and effectiveness of clinical services, through clinical governance and escalation Own and manage the business unit budget, including forecasting and timely recovery action Ensure services meet national standards, contract obligations, KPIs and agreed quality measures Control workforce spend, agency use, establishment, demand and capacity, and escal ate unfunded activity Directly lead, manage and develop business unit leaders, including performance and employee relations matters Lead workforce planning, succession, talent, engagement and organisational change Act as FCMS's senior representative across the South Yorkshire health and care system Identify, develop and mobilise viable service and partnership opportunities with robust due diligence Lead service transformation and pathway redesign, with benefits defined and tracked Maintain governance, assurance and reporting so the Executive Team has an accurate view of risk and performance Contribute to FCMS-wide operational leadership and share learning across services What’s required Qualifications Degree-level and/or leadership and management qualification, or equivalent senior leadership experience Evidence of relevant continuing professional development Registration