Divisional Director | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,179 - £125,637 pa (Dependant on experience) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7892852/320-SNR-0229 |
Summary
There aretwo Divisional Director posts available:
• Divisional Director – Medicine
• Divisional Director – Division of Cancer, Diagnostics & Clinical Support (CDCS)
As Divisional Director, you will be the accountable officer for all aspects of performance across the Division, including quality and safety, operational delivery, workforce, finance, governance and strategic development. You will lead a Triumvirate alongside the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Nursing Director / Director of AHPs & Healthcare Scientists (depending on Division), supported by dedicated Finance and HRbusiness partners.
You will also provide leadership to the Division’s General Managers and Business Units, guiding a diverse range of clinical specialties and technical services. You will ensure robust governance, deliver regulatory compliance, and create the conditions for continuous improvement using the trust Always Improving CQI methodology.
With a divisional budget in excess of £200–£250 million and a workforce of around 3,000–3,500 people, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our services, enabling innovation, and leading the delivery of national and local priorities.
We are looking for a credible, compassionate and inclusive senior leader with:
• Significant experience of senior operational leadership in a large, complex organisation
• A strong track record of delivering challenging performance, financial and workforce objectives
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale transformation and improvement programmes
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with confidence operating at Board level
• Expertise in interpreting and applying NHS policy, standards and regulatory frameworks
• Political astuteness, intellectual flexibility and sound judgement
• A leadership style that is compassionate, inclusive, values‑driven and able to inspire high performance
You will have a Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience, and will bring the confidence, resilience and strategic capability needed to lead a division with significant scale, complexity and ambition.
Closing date for applications: 19 April 2026
Interview date: 7 May 2026
At UHDB, you will join a supportive and ambitious Executive portfolio, with opportunities to influence Trust‑wide strategy through the Trust Management Group, monthly Executive Performance Reviews and cross‑Organisational improvement programmes.
We offer:
• A culture that champions equality, diversity and inclusion
• Strong organisational commitment to leadership development
• Opportunities for research, innovation and service redesign
• Flexible working where appropriate
• Access to a broad, talented and dedicated multidisciplinary workforce
• You will also participate in the Trust’s Director On‑Call (Gold) rota, receiving full training in EPRR, business continuity, and acute site operations.
Join Us
This is a pivotal senior leadership role for an experienced professional driven by the opportunity to shape services, develop people, improve patient outcomes, and lead transformational change at scale.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of services, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, clinical governance standards, and performance targets, in line with national requirements and Trust strategy.
You will bring a deep understanding of clinical, operational, and financial priorities, and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. As a champion for your staff and services, you will ensure equity, respect, and visibility across the Division.
As a senior leader within the Trust, you will contribute to corporate leadership and may be required to take responsibility for Trust-wide issues beyond your immediate remit to support shared organisational objectives.
If you are an ambitious leader with the vision, resilience and versatility to lead one of UHDB’s largest Divisions, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026