Job overview
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO), the Divisional General Manager will deputise for the DCOO as required and will have specific Divisional Portfolios to support the effective delivery of safe high-quality services.
They will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive annual plan for the Division. Working in collaboration with the Care Group Managers, Clinical Directors and matrons to ensure Care Groups are compliant with financial, quality, governance, health and safety and patient experience requirements, workforce and performance targets.
Main duties of the job
- The Divisional General Manager supports the DCOO in providing leadership to all staff within the Division and leading the Divisional team. Deputising for the DCOO for a portfolio of work to support the Division’s corporate objectives.
- The post-holder will support the Divisional Senior Leadership team to lead the delivery of a safe, quality driven and continuously improving service to patients across all services within the Division which puts patients at the centre of care and ensures their needs are consistently and demonstrably met.
- Support the Divisional Senior Leadership Team to ensure the Division’s service delivery and performance, ensuring that Divisional core deliverables, key performance measures and standards are achieved, that income and expenditure are managed to plan, whilst ensuring all “resources” are optimised and the Division functions effectively.
- Provide strong leadership and management of staff, including staff recruitment and selection, performance, appraisal and development and ensuring that staff are managed and lead effectively throughout the Division.
- Support the development of services and policies across a range of specialist areas, Divisional boundaries and other associated health and social care organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Delivery of safe and quality driven service to patients
Service Delivery and Operational planning
Performance management
Staff Management and Team Building
Resource Management
Human Resources
Service Development
Financial Management
Marketing
Effective Leadership
Health and Safety
Divisional Management Responsibilities
Corporate Management Responsibilities
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This advert is for Divisional General Manager with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in Walsall, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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