Divisional Director of Medicine and Integrated Care

Trust Wide; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a Divisional Director to oversee the Medicine and Integrated Care Division. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services and driving innovation. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in leading large organizations, strong financial management skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position offers outstanding professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large healthcare organizations through change.
• Track record of delivering high-quality clinical services and improving patient outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS services in the acute sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead division to meet performance requirements including quality and safety targets.
• Champion clinical excellence and ensure services remain evidence-based.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote positive culture.

Skills

Leadership of healthcare organizations

Delivering high-quality clinical services

Financial and operational management

Communication and influencing skills

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Clinically qualified

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Our division delivers world‑class care across integrated services, renal and transplant, stroke and neurosciences, acute and specialist medicine, and urgent and emergency care. With an annual income of over £400 million and a dedicated team of nearly 3,500 professionals, we combine scale with excellence to provide life‑changing care.

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our organisation. As Divisional Director, you will provide vision, strategic direction and executive leadership for the Medicine and Integrated Care Division – one of the largest and most complex portfolios in the Trust. Working as part of the divisional triumvirate and alongside executive colleagues, you will ensure the delivery of high‑quality, safe and effective clinical services, while driving innovation and transformation across the division.

About You

We are looking for a clinically qualified leader with:

• Significant experience of leading large, complex healthcare organisations through change.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality clinical services and improving patient outcomes.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• A commitment to research, education and innovation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build networks and lead senior teams.
• A values‑driven approach, with a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion

Main Duties of the Job

You will be accountable for:

• Leading the division to meet all key performance requirements, including quality, safety, financial and operational targets.
• Championing clinical excellence, research and education, ensuring our services remain at the forefront of evidence‑based care.
• Driving continuous improvement and transformation, including new models of care and integrated pathways.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive culture that reflects our values – kind, collaborative, expert and aspirational – and engages staff at all levels.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, commissioners and local communities.
• This is a role for an exceptional leader – someone who combines clinical credibility with strategic vision and the ability to deliver results in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Working for Our Organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries.

Why Join Us?

At Imperial College Healthcare, you’ll work with some of the most talented clinicians and researchers in the world, in an environment that encourages learning, collaboration and innovation. We offer:

• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Flexible working options and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loans and access to on‑site leisure facilities.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the job description attachment with the job advert.

How to Apply

Any postal applications should be sent direct to Helen Childs at Odgers, 20 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XD.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of the academic needs of an internationally recognised university.
• Understanding of the complexity and healthcare needs of a large tertiary referral healthcare / NHS provider.

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development.
• Experience of leading a large complex organisation through significant change.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Clinically Qualified.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up to date knowledge of medical / surgical services.

Right to Work

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