Director of Planned Care

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a Director of Planned Care to enhance operational improvements. The successful candidate will oversee planned care programs, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and lead healthcare projects. Extensive experience in operational management and a strong understanding of multidisciplinary actions are essential. The Trust is known for its outstanding services and commitment to diversity and fairness.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of operational management in acute hospitals.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary actions.
• Ability to influence key programmes in elective care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support delivery of the Trust's planned care plans.
• Lead Trust-wide and system-wide projects.
• Build external relationships with sector and regional partners.

Skills

Extensive operational management experience

Familiarity with healthcare systems

Best practice planned care

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Director of Planned Care holds a senior position within the Trust’s operational team, requiring flexibility and proactive stakeholder engagement to support the Chief Operating Officer in operational improvements aligned with the Trust strategy.

The role involves maintaining oversight of specific programmes and leading Trust-wide and system-wide projects, comparable to the responsibilities of a Divisional Operations Director.

Key responsibilities include developing and supporting delivery of all Trust planned care plans, managing interfaces with key programmes influencing the elective agenda such as finance, transformation, specialised commissioning, primary care, and workforce.

The postholder must possess extensive operational management experience in an acute hospital setting and familiarity with working within complex healthcare systems, demonstrating expertise in best practice planned care and influencing multidisciplinary actions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Planned Care will act autonomously, provide expert advice, and make strategic decisions as needed, including leading the implementation of the corporate agenda and representing the Trust at system meetings.

The role also involves external relationship building with sector and regional partners.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organisation serving Hackney, East London, and beyond, with an 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC. The Trust offers comprehensive hospital and community services, including specialist services, managing facilities like St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

We value diversity and inclusion, reflected in our policies and People Plan, and are committed to fair recruitment practices. Homerton is proud to be listed among the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work.

For further details or informal visits, contact Dr. Emma Rowland, Chief Operating Officer, at [e-mail] or 0208 510 7244. Please note that informal meetings will be scheduled after the shortlisting process to ensure fairness.