Job Description

Applications are invited for a Divisional Director of Urgent & Emergency Care



Our vision is to be the safest Trust in England, outstanding in all we do and to support the delivery of this ambition, we are recruiting to this Divisional Director post:



The Divisional Director is a senior clinical leader position and a member of the Trust Leadership Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring clinician to lead the delivery of high-quality care across the Division, which spans Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine.



You will be a respected clinical leader, with the energy, drive, and enthusiasm to make a positive difference for our patients and our colleagues. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you will work in collaboration with the Divisional General Manager and Divisional Nurse in leading the Division to deliver timely access to high quality care, support the development of our teams and help us build a financially sustainable future.



You will have 5 PAs hours dedicated to the Divisional Director post and 5 PAs to be worked clinically in Acute or Emergency Medicine. The post is a fixed term for 3 years initially with the possibility of extension for a further 3 years. The Trust is happy to explore and discuss additional contractual arrangements with external candidates commensurate with their skills and qualifications in their chosen specialty.



You will be a senior clinical leader both in your Division and across the Trust. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Divisional Director is responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality and high performing services, within budget for an agreed level of activity at an expected level of service and clinical quality.



The Divisional Director is expected to ensure all activities undertaken within the Division are subject to best practice governance arrangements and meet national policies, local policies, and guidance.



The Divisional Director will, in conjunction with the Divisional General Manager and Divisional Nurse, provide leadership and direction for the division, ensuring that this supports the fulfilment of the Trust's objectives and patient safety requirements.



To work closely with the Medical Director to support Clinical Directors in delivering consistent and transparent job plans aligning capacity to meet demand.



The Divisional Leadership Team will have joint responsibility for the operational management of the division, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources and the implementation of both national and local strategies to achieve service objectives.



DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.



At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.



As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.



Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.



Certificate of sponsorship



Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK . Please note that from April 9 th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.