Associate Director of Operations and Strategy

Job summary

• Are you self-motivated with strong leadership skills?
• Do you have a passion for improving service user experience?
• Are you keen to lead on strategic direction during times of changes?

An exciting opportunity is available to join West Kent Primary Care (WKPC) as an Associate Director of Operations and Strategy.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary individual to lead our clinical and operational teams ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven individual who is a team player, self-motivated with strong leadership skills and professional approach that demonstrates our values.

The post holder will lead, direct, and manage the development of strategic and operational policy within WKPC, whilst remaining responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations delivered by clinical service managers. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board the post holder will lead the development of new services whilst considering future opportunities to expand the business.

We are happy to facilitate informal discussions about the role. Please contact us and ask for Claire Ratnayake (Chief Executive Officer)

Interview date: 25 April 2025

Successful candidates will be invited to a panel interview with a presentation element.

Main duties of the job

WKPC has entered into a formal alliance agreement with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT) to deliver collaborative services across Community and Primary Care. This is an exciting time for the post holder to join WKPC during a period of strategic growth and expansion. They will have opportunity to lead on major collaborative activities across the west Kent footprint and work in partnership with providers across the Health Care Partnership (HCP).

This post will report into the CEO and work alongside the Director of Finance and Director of Nursing & Quality as part of the Senior Management Team. They will also work closely with clinical service, governance, workforce and digital teams to communicate and embed strategic direction and organisational change.

About us

West Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

Our Values:

• Respect
• Kindness
• Communication
• Collaboration

What we can offer:

• Favourable terms and conditions
• Match NHS Annual Leave entitlement
• NEST and NHS Pension
• A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Training, support, and development in your career
• Flexible working arrangements
• Recognition via Employee of the Month scheme
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

*Due to travel requirements for the role it would be beneficial for applicants to have a full driving license

Office Contact: 01892 481821

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

Employer's website

https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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