Divisional Director of Medicine and Integrated Care | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an exceptional Divisional Director to lead the Medicine and Integrated Care Division. This pivotal role requires a clinically qualified leader with experience in managing complex healthcare environments and improving patient outcomes. You will be accountable for delivering high-quality services and driving innovation while fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Join us for outstanding professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options.

Benefits

NHS pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loans

Access to on-site leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Clinically qualified leader with experience in large healthcare organizations.
• Track record of improving patient outcomes and service quality.
• Values-driven with a passion for research and education.

Responsibilities

• Leading division to meet performance targets in quality and safety.
• Ensuring services are evidence-based and championing clinical excellence.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and communities.

Skills

Leadership experience in healthcare

Financial management skills

Communication and influencing skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

The Role

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

How to apply

The preferred method of application is online at https://www.odgers.com/95236. If you are unable to apply online please email: [e-mail]. Any postal applications should be sent direct to Helen Childs at Odgers, 20 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XD.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026.