Roles in CAMHS
Associate director
About the role...
Associate directors in the NHS provide strategic direction and leadership on a variety of issues to ensure that provision and direction of an effective service. Reporting to a director, they are to support and enable the development of the team, manage the finances and ensure strategic direction is on track. Leadership and experience are essential at this level as they are accountable for the operational delivery of services whilst considering the drive to strategic and system wide transformation and business change where appropriate. They are expected to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation and ensure delivery of projects whilst demonstrating achievements and creating a positive and supportive environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
What qualifications do I need?
A proven track record in senior management is essential along with a masters or post graduate diploma in a specific field of expertise.
What experience do I need to bring?
Significant experience with staff and people management is required at this level ensuring that you understand about setting objectives, writing strategy documents and managing teams from appraisals to recruitment to disciplinary issues. A deep understanding and experience of finance is equally important as well as change management track record of delivery against change and transformational programmes.