This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the operational management team for the Children's Services department in Dudley on a fixed term or secondment basis for 6 months.

The post holder will have responsibility for an agreed set of specialties within the Women & Children’s Directorate, and will assist the Directorate Management Team with the delivery of corporate policy, business planning and service development in line with the Trust’s vision, values and strategic goals.

The post holder will have responsibility for leading the delivery of a range of national and locally agreed operational standards, including 18 weeks access and Cancer targets across their designated specialities.

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the specialty and will optimise capacity to ensure waiting times are kept low.

The post holder will have specific budgetary responsibility for a defined group of medical secretaries and will work in close conjunction with them to ensure that all pertinent key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved, in particular the 18-week targets.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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Please see attached job description and person specification for more information on the role and responsibilities.