Director of Children's Services

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Trust as Director of Children's Services.

Reporting to the Group Chief Integration and Delivery Officer, the Director of Children's Services is the Trust's most senior operational lead for the Children's Care Delivery Pathway. You will provide visible, credible leadership across a diverse portfolio of children and young people's services, with overall responsibility for performance, quality, governance and strategic direction in line with the Trust Strategy.

This is a highly influential role, acting as the primary operational point of contact for system partners and stakeholders, and representing the Trust at external operational forums and regional and national events., The Director of Children's Services will have operational responsibility for CYP and future Lead Provider model, leading the Trust's contribution to the SEND agenda, working closely with system partners to deliver integrated, effective services for children and young people., This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior NHS leader with a strong track record in operational delivery, partnership working and transformation to shape the future of children's services within a high performing Foundation Trust and an evolving integrated care system.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.