Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity at Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust we are recruiting for a Director of Specialist Services to come and join our team. We are looking to recruit an individual who has substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation. Able to demonstrable success in performance managing services to meet performance targets both local and national.Main duties of the jobAs part of this role you will need to ensure that a robust strategic and operational management of all Specialist Mental Health Services in Essex, Suffolk, Bedford and Luton. To ensure that effective governance arrangements to deliver high quality, safe, effective and efficient services. To ensure that services achieve expected performance indicators within financial constraints.Oversee the strategic development of modern services that meet the needs of those with a mental health need or a learning disability, ensuring that such service are focused, innovative and represent best practice.Develop and manage a range of external relationships, partnerships and strategic alliances including with the county council and the East of England Provider Collaborative.Work as part of a Care Unit to provide Clinical & Professional leadership to drive excellence and deliver the Safety and Quality agenda.About usEPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;Season Ticket LoansNHS discounts for staffExcellent Training facilities and opportunitiesBuying and Selling annual leave schemeThe opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areasSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkDay One Flexible EmployerThe Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.DetailsDate posted06 August 2026Pay schemeVery senior manager (VSM)Salary
Depending on experience
circa 130,000 per annum, dependent on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number364-B-01-AJob locationsBrockfield HouseKemble WayWickfordSS11 7FEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you able to inspire and motivate others have a passion for transforming lives we would love to hear from you.Please see attached for JD and PS for more details of main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAre you able to inspire and motivate others have a passion for transforming lives we would love to hear from you.Please see attached for JD and PS for more details of main responsibilities.Person Specification
Education
EssentialMasters or equivalent level of experienceDesirableRMN or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge
EssentialAnalytical skillsCorporate awareness and ability to operate successfully within a large organisational environment
Experience
EssentialSubstantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation.Demonstrable experience of effective strategic and operational managementExperience of managing inpatient services within the portfolio
Person Specification
Education
EssentialMasters or equivalent level of experienceDesirableRMN or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge
EssentialAnalytical skillsCorporate awareness and ability to operate successfully within a large organisational environment
Experience
EssentialSubstantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation.Demonstrable experience of effective strategic and operational managementExperience of managing inpatient services within the portfolioDisclosure 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 nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressBrockfield HouseKemble WayWickfordSS11 7FEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressBrockfield HouseKemble WayWickfordSS11 7FEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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