Director of Specialist Services
The closing date is 10 May 2026
We have an exciting opportunity at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) to recruit a Director of Specialist Services.
We are looking to recruit an individual with substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation and demonstrable success in performance managing services to meet performance targets both local and national.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure robust strategic and operational management of all Specialist Mental Health Services in Essex, Suffolk, Bedford and Luton, ensuring effective governance arrangements to deliver high quality, safe, effective and efficient services.
- Ensure services achieve expected performance indicators within financial constraints.
- Oversee the strategic development of modern services that meet the needs of those with a mental health need or a learning disability, ensuring such services are focused, innovative and represent best practice.
- Develop and manage a range of external relationships, partnerships and strategic alliances including with the county council and the East of England Provider Collaborative.
- Work as part of a Care Unit to provide clinical and professional leadership to drive excellence and deliver the safety and quality agenda.
Qualifications
Education
- Masters or equivalent level of experience
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
Knowledge
- Analytical skills
- Corporate awareness and the ability to operate successfully within a large organisational environment
Experience
- Substantial experience in the NHS at senior management level, effectively leading and managing large services within a complex organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of effective strategic and operational management.
- Experience of managing inpatient services within the portfolio.
Benefits
- Season ticket loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and selling annual leave scheme
- Opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work
- Day one flexible employer
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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