Interim Service Group Director Surgical Services

Due to internal movement, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as Interim Service Group Director for Surgical Services on an 18 month fixed term secondment. This is one of the Trust's most senior operational leadership roles, reporting directly to the COO. You will lead a large, complex surgical service group, providing strategic and operational leadership to over 3,000 colleagues. As the accountable officer, you will take responsibility for performance, quality, governance and finance, while shaping the future of surgical services across Somerset. Our Trust is unique as a fully integrated provider, delivering acute, community, mental health and LD services. This is an opportunity to lead end to end patient pathways across organisational boundaries with real impact on designing and delivering care. We are committed to service transformation and neighbourhood working, partnering across our system to improve outcomes. This is a significant leadership opportunity during a period of transformation. You will champion inclusion, collaboration and improvement, ensuring the patient voice is central. Selection process Stage 1 will be a face-to-face Situational Judgement Test on 14 July. This practical assessment will test your decision making, prioritisation and leadership approach. Successful candidates will progress to Stage 2 on 7th August, with a presentation to a stakeholder panel and formal interview.,

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans and establish clear goals for the service group.
• Management and Accountability: Oversee clinical/non-clinical performance, governance, quality, financial management, and human resources.
• Culture and Transformation: Promote a culture of care aligned with trust values and lead significant transformation efforts with system partners.
• Patient and Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure the voices of patients and their families are incorporated into service delivery and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Manage the budget, ensuring financial accountability and sustainability, and lead cost improvement plans.
• Team Development: Recruit, support, and develop colleagues to meet service needs and promote a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.