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SPECIALIST HOSPITAL BOARD DIVISIONAL CLINICAL DIRECTOR – WOMEN’S HEALTH
5 PAs | 3-Year Fixed Term with an option to extend for 3 years
Applications are invited for this pivotal senior leadership role within the Specialist Hospital Board.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of women’s health services within a high-performing and ambitious organisation.
Reporting to the Medical Director, the Divisional Clinical Director will provide strategic and clinical leadership across a broad portfolio including gynaecology, breast, maternity and neonatal services. The postholder will play a central role in driving forward the Trust’s refreshed strategy, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, safe and innovative care for women and babies, while strengthening partnerships across the wider health system.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an experienced and credible clinical leader, with a strong track record of service development and improvement. They will bring energy, vision and a collaborative approach, working closely with the Divisional Manager and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver excellence in patient care and operational performance. A deep commitment to the Trust’s values and to improving outcomes and experience for women and families is essential.
The appointment is for an initial period of three years, with potential for extension. The role comprises 5 Programmed Activities (PAs), with a job plan agreed in discussion with the Medical Director.
Informal enquiries are welcomed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading service change initiatives
- Demonstrable experience of leading Consultant medical staff
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary working
- Experience in a medical management role, e.g. as Divisional Clinical Director, Clinical Director, Head of Department, Clinical Leadi ncluding control of budgets, staff/line management, service planning and change
Desirable
- Must work in or alongside the division
- Evidence of Substantial influence within wider NHS or specialty beyond UCLH i.e. at regional or national level
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to articulate and implement a vision and strategy for the service
- Able to extend vision beyond a single clinical service or Division
- Service redesign and development
- Relationship building and team development
- High level influencing, communication and negotiating skills
- Problem solving, strategic leadership and decision making skills
- Facilitative and inclusive approach to leadership, including establishing partnerships with non-clinical leaders.
- Able to resolve conflict satisfactorily
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate clinical qualification or equivalent
- Consultant grade or equivalent
- Demonstrable understanding of current NHS, sector and Trust priorities and developments
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of significant continuing professional development in medical management: it is expected that relevant managerial training will average at least 50% of annual CPD during the appointment
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This advert is for Divisional Clinical Director with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata + London Weighting. The contract type is 36 months (Fixed Term for up to 3 years with option to extend for 3 more years). The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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