Job summaryThe Deputy Director is responsible for supporting the delivery of all clinical services with direct line management responsibility for services within the directorate. They ensure strategic direction is focused on strong clinical, operational and financial outcomes.The Deputy Director operates as part of the Operations Directorate Senior Management Team (SMT) which is responsible for facilitating the successful delivery of quality clinical services in the Operations Directorate by providing high-level clinical, operational and strategic leadership focused on strong clinical, operational and financial outcomes.The post holder will deputise for the Service Director as required.See Job Description for full detailsMain duties of the jobLeadership -Provide strong visible leadership across the Operations Directorate2. Drive through the delivery of ambitious targets to continually improve performance within Operations Directorate.3. Service Development -In collaboration with the Head of Nursing & Quality and AssociateMedical Director take lead responsibility for the implementation of improved patient care.2. Operational & Performance Management- To manage operational performance of the Operations Directorate ensuring delivery of high quality patient care2. Financial Management - Work with the Finance Business Partner to provide demonstrable assurance that robust financial management systems and processes are in place.2. Meet annual financial targets including Trust (CIP), (QIPP) and any relevant partnership/alliance improvement programmes.3. Governance and Risk - Provide demonstrable assurance that patient safety is at the centre of Operations Directorate planning.2. Provide demonstrable assurance that the Directorate employs robust risk management3. Human Resource Management - Develop and maintain robust staff development systems within Operations Directorate engendering a culture of openness, value and respect.2. Establish effective communication systems with all members of staff within the Directorate.3. About usWe are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated therefore have a comprehensive benefits package on offerSome of our amazing benefits are highlighted here:- Generous pay, pensions and annual leave.- Work life balance and supportive of a range of flexible working options- Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes- Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars- Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.Other benefits include:o Counselling serviceso Wellbeing eventso Long service awardso Cycle to work schemeo Season ticket loano Staff restaurantsDetailsDate posted11 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary 88,250 to 100,355 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number334-NCL-8148106-MUJob locationsLadywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham and Various SitesLewisham High StreetLondonSE13 6LWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. To deputise where appropriate for the Service Director at both internal and external meetings.2. To cover where appropriate for other members of the Operations Directorate SMT.3. There is an expectation that some contracted hours will be worked outside of normal office hours, where the demands of the service make this necessary and there may be a requirement to participate in the Directorate and Trust on-call rota. Job description Job responsibilities1. To deputise where appropriate for the Service Director at both internal and external meetings.2. To cover where appropriate for other members of the Operations Directorate SMT.3. There is an expectation that some contracted hours will be worked outside of normal office hours, where the demands of the service make this necessary and there may be a requirement to participate in the Directorate and Trust on-call rota.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoEvidence of on-going professional developmentoMasters level education in a relevant subject or equivalent post-graduate experienceDesirableoRecognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied health/medical professionoLive Registration where necessary Knowledge/Skills EssentialoSpecialist knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practiceoWorking knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with health and social care.oUnderstanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health.oUnderstanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care.oEffective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels.oUnderstanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services. Experience EssentialoSenior Management Experience in running a large number multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targetsoExperience of managing budgets and resources effectivelyoExperience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goalsoExperience of leading business planning processes and delivering targets within an agreed budgetoExperience of working within the NHS or a related public sector organisationoExperience of individual and team Performance Management and AppraisalsDesirableoExperience of managing inpatient Crisis and Community services Person Specification Qualifications EssentialoEvidence of on-going professional developmentoMasters level education in a relevant subject or equivalent post-graduate experienceDesirableoRecognised Professional Qualification in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW), Mental Health Nursing (RMN), Psychology or any allied health/medical professionoLive Registration where necessary Knowledge/Skills EssentialoSpecialist knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence-based practiceoWorking knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with health and social care.oUnderstanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health.oUnderstanding of the legislative and quality frameworks that govern provision of mental health and social care.oEffective communications and interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and manage key relationships at all levels.oUnderstanding of public sector management and NHS Mental Health services, Social and Primary Care services. Experience EssentialoSenior Management Experience in running a large number multidisciplinary teams with significant clinical and business delivery targetsoExperience of managing budgets and resources effectivelyoExperience of leading and managing change to deliver organisational goalsoExperience of leading business planning processes and delivering targets within an agreed budgetoExperience of working within the NHS or a related public sector organisationoExperience of individual and team Performance Management and AppraisalsDesirableoExperience of managing inpatient Crisis and Community servicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustAddressLadywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham and Various SitesLewisham High StreetLondonSE13 6LWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustAddressLadywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham and Various SitesLewisham High StreetLondonSE13 6LWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Deputy Director, Lewisham Directorate employer: National health service
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