Executive Deputy Director, Community Health Services

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock seeks an experienced Deputy Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of community health services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, build partnerships with system partners, and drive improvements in quality, performance and patient experience.

Joining the Directorate Senior Leadership Team, you will shape service delivery, manage budgets and foster a culture of collaboration and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in complex health services.
• Proven track record of leading organisational change and service improvement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for cross‑sector collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Service Director on all aspects of the directorate.
• Build partnerships with ICBs, Local Authorities, Acute Trusts and other providers.
• Ensure effective communication with partners to deliver positive patient outcomes.
• Communicate with Directors and staff to cascade decisions and procedures.
• Oversee budgetary responsibility and report against targets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Healthcare management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock seeks an experienced Deputy Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of community health services. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, build partnerships with system partners, and drive improvements in quality, performance and patient experience.

Joining the Directorate Senior Leadership Team, you will shape service delivery, manage budgets and foster a culture of collaboration and