Job summary
This is no ordinary performance role -- and we're not looking for an ordinary leader.
We're looking for someone exceptional to take on a critical leadership posts in our Trust. As Director of Performance, you'll report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and take the helm on driving operational performance across all areas of the organisation.
From cancer to diagnostics, urgent care to elective, you'll be at the centre of the Trust's delivery - ensuring we perform at our best, for the patients who rely on us most.
This is a high-profile, high-impact role where your leadership will be felt across the organisation. You'll work closely with operational and clinical leaders, influencing decision-making at the very top and unlocking the insight, capability and action we need to deliver for patients.
We're offering this role on a 12-month fixed term or secondment basis initially. We need someone who can hit the ground running -- so please let us know your earliest possible start date in your application.
We're committed to finding the right person, and if that might be you, we strongly encourage you to get in touch for a conversation. Reach out to Ian Bateman, Chief Operating Officer for an informal conversation.
Main duties of the job
- Provide highly visible and inspiring leadership for staff throughout the Trust, championing a professional and open culture which empowers staff to deliver a consistently high quality of care with compassion, acting as a role model for the behaviours and high professional standards expected.
- Support the Divisional management teams to ensure each Directorate has clearly defined performance objectives supported by a management regime to deliver continuous improvement.
- Support the Chief Operating Officer in developing and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations across North West London
- Work with the Chief Information Officer to ensure that the Trust utilises business information to facilitate the monitoring of performance, to identify improvements and to agree plans to improve service efficiency and quality.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree Level education or equivalent, preferably in a health care subject.
Experience
Essential
- Successful track record and relevant experience as a Senior Manager within an NHS organisation or similar
- Successful track record of delivering performance improvement
- Evidence of sound financial management
- Evidence of excellent people management
- Evidence of managing change effectively
Desirable
- Experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience of partnership working
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets
- Proven record of managing people to the highest standard from a range of levels, roles and disciplines.
Desirable
- Evidence of playing a major role in an organisational change programme
- Formal project management training
- Presentational media experience
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree Level education or equivalent, preferably in a health care subject.
Experience
Essential
- Successful track record and relevant experience as a Senior Manager within an NHS organisation or similar
- Successful track record of delivering performance improvement
- Evidence of sound financial management
- Evidence of excellent people management
- Evidence of managing change effectively
Desirable
- Experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience of partnership working
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets
- Proven record of managing people to the highest standard from a range of levels, roles and disciplines.
Desirable
- Evidence of playing a major role in an organisational change programme
- Formal project management training
- Presentational media experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
