Head of Service - Care Group

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Head of Service to join a NHS Trust on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This role is working 30 hours per week. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of clinical services. * Work with the divisional leadership team to deliver operational performance against national and local targets. * Lead on service planning, transformation, pathway redesign and continuous improvement. * Oversee operational performance, quality, safety, workforce and financial objectives. * Develop and implement recovery plans where performance or service delivery requires improvement. * Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, talent management and succession planning. * Provide leadership and support to managers and multidisciplinary teams across the Care Group. * Work collaboratively with clinical teams to support patient flow, discharge planning and effective use of resources. * Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix and workforce planning across services. * Manage budgets, resource utilisation and productivity, identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement. * Lead and support quality improvement programmes, using data, patient feedback and evidence to drive measurable improvements. * Support GIRFT and Model Hospital improvement programmes across relevant services. * Develop business cases, bids, service plans and performance reports as required. * Manage operational risks, complaints, incidents and service issues, ensuring appropriate action and learning. Requirements: * Significant experience in a senior leadership or operational management position within healthcare. * Experience of operational management of clinical services. * Strong knowledge of NHS performance standards, operational requirements and current healthcare developments. * Proven experience of strategic planning, service delivery and service improvement. Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you