Director of Children's Services

Job overview

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Trust as Director of Children’s Services.

Reporting to the Group Chief Integration and Delivery Officer, the Director of Children’s Services is the Trust’s most senior operational lead for the Children’s Care Delivery Pathway. You will provide visible, credible leadership across a diverse portfolio of children and young people’s services, with overall responsibility for performance, quality, governance and strategic direction in line with the Trust Strategy.

This is a highly influential role, acting as the primary operational point of contact for system partners and stakeholders, and representing the Trust at external operational forums and regional and national events.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Children’s Services will have operational responsibility for CYP and future Lead Provider model, leading the Trust’s contribution to the SEND agenda, working closely with system partners to deliver integrated, effective services for children and young people.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior NHS leader with a strong track record in operational delivery, partnership working and transformation to shape the future of children’s services within a high performing Foundation Trust and an evolving integrated care system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.