Divisional General Manager
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall, WS2 9PS
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
Are you ready to lead transformational change in Acute and Emergency Services at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust? The organisation is seeking an exceptio...
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, you will act as the Trust's subject matter expert for Acute and Emergency Service. You will be responsible for day-to-day operational management. The post holder will assist the the Divisional Team in ensuring that the Care Group & Division delivers its financial, activity, patient experience and clinical & quality targets.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Personal Spec for a full list of the main responsibilities for the role.
What were looking for
Proven senior NHS management experience with in-depth knowledge of Acute and Emergency Department care
Expertise in performance, financial and staff management, and service redesign.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to influence at all levels.
A flexible, resilient leader who thrives under pressure and can deliver results in a complex environment.
Masters degree or equivalent professional experience.
What we offer A high-profile leadership role within a high performing organization with significant scope to shape services and outcomes.
Opportunities to work on national initiatives and cutting-edge transformation projects.
A supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree or equivalent learning in a professional or numerate discipline
Desirable
- Master's degree or equivalent learning in a professional or numerate discipline
Experience
Essential
- Senior NHS Management experience
- In-depth specialist knowledge of elective care, cancer and associated constitutional standard rules gained through extensive experience
- Extensive experience in financial, performance and staff management
- Experience of managing significant improvement projects and service redesign
- Experience of managing a service with competing stakeholders.
- Experience of undertaking service planning taking into account finance, manpower, equipment and organisational factors
- Knowledge of the national and regional health strategies
- Ability to develop reports within tight deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email, and have standard keyboard skills
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
Skills
Essential
- Ability to negotiate with others in the organisation and externally
- Experience of conducting negotiations involving highly complex, sensitive and contentious matters
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret management and patient information and make recommendations to others
- Ability to prioritise and quickly identify the core issues in a situation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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