Are you ready to lead transformational change in Acute and Emergency Services at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust? The organisation is seeking an exceptional, dynamic senior leader to join us as a Divisional General Manager, driving performance improvement and innovation.
You’ll bring expertise in performance, financial and staff management, and service redesign - driving improvements that truly matter. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills will enable you to influence and inspire at every level will help you deliver results in complex environments.
About the role
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, you will act as the Trust’s subject matter expert for Acute and Emergency Service. You will be responsible for day-to-day operational management. The post holder will assist the the Divisional Team in ensuring that the Care Group & Division delivers its financial, activity, patient experience and clinical & quality targets.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Personal Spec for a full list of the main responsibilities for the role.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
What we’re looking for
- Proven senior NHS management experience with in-depth knowledge of Acute and Emergency Department care
- Expertise in performance, financial and staff management, and service redesign.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to influence at all levels.
- A flexible, resilient leader who thrives under pressure and can deliver results in a complex environment.
- Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
What we offer
- A high-profile leadership role within a high performing organization with significant scope to shape services and outcomes.
- Opportunities to work on national initiatives and cutting-edge transformation projects.
- A supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care.
