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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Town Worthing Salary £100,000 - £200,000 Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 08/03/:59
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview Stakeholder Events; W/c 23.3.26 / Panel Interviews; 30.3.26
Applications for this role are invited via our chosen agency, Hunter Healthcare.
Thank you for taking the time to explore the opportunity to join University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as one of our four Managing Directors.
This is a pivotal moment in our journey. Following the completion of our Target Operating Model review, we have taken a deliberate decision to simplify our organisational structure & place strong, accountable leadership at the heart of delivery. The creation of four MDroles represents a significant step forward in how we lead, integrate & improve services across Sussex. UHSx is one of the largest & most complex NHS organisations in the country, serving a diverse population across seven hospital sites & delivering major acute, specialist & tertiary services. Our ambition is clear: Excellent Care Everywhere. Achieving this consistently requires senior leaders who can operate at scale, combining operational grip with strategic leadership & system influence. Each MD will lead a substantial executive-level portfolio, with responsibility for a Division typically comprising £250m-£340m annual turnover, 1,900-4,000 WTE staff and up to 330 consultants, delivering services across multiple hospital sites. These roles offer real scope to shape cross-site integration, drive performance & lead meaningful service development within one of the NHS's most significant provider organisations.
Main duties of the job The Managing Director (MD) is a senior Trust leader with both corporate and divisional accountability, responsible for the delivery of high quality, patient centred services across all sites within their Division, and for contributing to the overall performance and leadership of University Hospitals Sussex.
The MD is accountable for divisional performance across quality, safety, access, people and finance, and is expected to operate as a corporate leader of the Trust, holding collective responsibility for Trust wide delivery, transformation and improvement in line with the strategy 'Excellent Care Everywhere'.
The MD leads the divisional leadership team and works in close partnership with the Divisional Medical Director, Divisional Director of Nursing and Divisional Director of Operations, who report to the MD. Together, the divisional triumvirate is responsible for delivering agreed outcomes, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement, and ensuring consistent standards across all sites.
The MD is a member of the Executive Management Committee, attends the Trust Board and relevant Board Assurance Committees as a non voting member, and is expected to contribute at Board level to assurance, grip and delivery, operating to the standards expected of senior executive leaders
Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities How to apply;
All applications must be received by 8 March 2026. All applications must quote the reference UHSX_MD and include: A full curriculum vitae; A covering letter (no more than two pages) indicating how you meet the selection criteria and articulating why you are interested in the role; Contact details for referees covering the last six years (who will not be contacted without your permission); A contact email address and telephone no.; A completed Diversity Monitoring Form and Fit and Proper Person Monitoring Form.
Person specification Experience and Skills
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional level in any relevant discipline
- Ability to gain credibility amongst senior clinical, and operational colleagues
- Extensive senior management experience in a complex healthcare organisation;
- Experience of managing very large, multi professional teams.
- Proven track record of delivering results and targets;
- Experience of multi agency planning and service delivery
- Master's degree or equivalent knowledge/experience
- MBA or Doctorate
- Experience in leading major transformation programmes
Analytical and Judgement Skills
- Highly developed analytical and judgement skills
- Ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions
People Management and Development
- Highly developed leadership skills
- Ability to inspire, motivate and hold others to account;
- Experience of managing performance, change, and complex people issues
- Ability to balance decisiveness with engagement
- Ability to manage 'up' as well as through line management and colleagues
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
Planning and Organising Skills
- Strategic thinker
- Ability to plan over short, medium, and long term timescales
- Ability to manage competing priorities
Communication Skills
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to present complex information to a range of audiences
- Skilled in conflict resolution and partnership working
- Experience of media engagement
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations-elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
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