Service Director Lewisham and Addiction Directorate

Service Director, Lewisham and Addiction Directorate NHS AfC: Band 9 Main area: Service Director, Lewisham and Addictions DirectorateGrade: NHS AfC: Band 9Contract: PermanentHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekJob ref: 334-NCL TASite: Ladywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham, LondonSalary: £113,557 - £129,443 per annum inclusive of HCASSalary period: YearlyClosing: 02/03/:59Interview date: 27/03/2025South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation.

The Care Quality Commission rates our services as good.Each of our operational directorates is led by a service director who leads their team to deliver the high-quality care we are known for, both in hospital and in the community. Main duties of the job Responsible for the delivery of the Operational Directorates strategy through the development of robust business plans, setting relevant operational targets, and delivering its activities within agreed budgets and standards.To lead, with the medical and nursing lead and wider leadership team, the effective working of governance structures, roles and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary approaches with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and team working.To ensure effective relationships with the Integrated Care Boards (particularly SW London and SE London), Integrated Care Systems, Lewisham "Place", the SL Partnership, local authorities and other external stakeholders.To ensure involvement with key stakeholders in all aspects of service planning and delivery, to develop culturally sensitive services acceptable to an ethnically diverse inner-city population and to ensure fair access to services irrespective of gender, sexuality, religion, culture, race or disability.To contribute to the effective management, development and strategic direction of the Trust and wider partners (including Kings Health Partners and South London Partnership) and ensure the Operational Directorate and its interests are effectively represented.To enable the delivery of addictions services for the Trust, recognising their ways of working which may need different approaches, contractual arrangements, data and reporting, workforce needs and nationally and locally identified strategic objectives.

Person specification Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experienceManagement qualification and/or extensive knowledge and expertise acquired through training and experience up to doctoral level Knowledge/Skills Evidence of excellent leadership and management skillsA deep understanding of healthcare provision together with awareness and appreciation of current NHS policy and priorities, particularly in relation to mental healthUnderstanding of the concepts of service user empowerment, recovery and social inclusionAbility to analyse, interpret and evaluate complex data and draw logical and sound conclusions.Ability to hold a major scale portfolio with strong grip on delivery required, responsive needs at patient, service, staff and corporate levelsKnowledge of research and higher education Experience Significant experience of management at senior level, meeting objectives and performance management targetsExperience of contributing to the development and implementation of strategyA proven track record of managing large budgets and resolving conflicting prioritiesExperience of delivering in a large and complex organisation and working collaboratively with other organisationsUnderstands business and financial concepts and the importance of developing a performance management culture.

Personal characteristics/other requirements Strong leadership skills with an open, participative and inclusive management styleAbility to work collaboratively with academic, research and clinical colleagues and to promote and encourage a multi-disciplinary leadership team approach focused on outcomes, research, teaching and trainingExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, persuade, enthuse, negotiate and inspire confidence and respect from staff at all levels.Strong and competent business management skills with a high level of work organisation, self-motivation, resilience and drive for personal and team performance and improvementCapable of leading substantial organisational and cultural change, generating commitment to change, understanding the change management process and building local change management capabilityThe Trust is committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria.The closing date listed is a guide only, and the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received.