Specialty Director Urology

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Specialty Director Urology

The closing date is 22 March 2026

The Specialty Director role exists to lead on the cross county strategic development and operational delivery of the specialty service or cluster of services as specified above. The post holder is responsible for leading the delivery of clinical services for Urological services, including Elective, Cancer and Diagnostic pathways at the highest possible standard and within the Trust's financial, workforce, operational targets and strategic objectives.

The post holder is responsible for:

• Leading the specialty with the Matron and General Manager to deliver the strategic vision for Urology services. This does not involve direct line management.
• Line managing the medical staff within the service line/specialty cluster. (Job Planning, Performance Management). It is expected that job planning will be done in discussion with the General Manager. Specifics to be agreed with the Chief of Service.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will also include:

• Strategic development for Urology Services working with partners across the Health and Social Care system.
• Managing external reviews and regulators.
• Contribute to the achievement of the Trust Operational and Strategic aims.
• Clinical Governance.
• Audit / Quality Improvement / Clinical Safety.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

• Leading the specialty with the Matron and General Manager, to lead and where necessary unify teams: direct and guide staff in specialty teams to perform well in the role, employing management styles and methods tailored to the individual, the team and specific situation. Be willing to alter their job plan to work on both sides of the county if so desired by the Division.
• Develop individuals and teams: ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to enable regular feedback on performance, holding medical staff to account for job performance including job planning, activity levels and meeting both national and local quality targets.
• Communication: demonstrate and enable effective communication with colleagues, including establishing appropriate communication channels and processes, demonstrating effective listening and openness to diverse views, employing respectful, concise and professional ways to communicate, and constructing and maintaining effective working relationships within the organisation to support the successful achievement of objectives.

Qualifications

• Clinician of at least 6 months demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation.

Knowledge

• Leadership Management
• Evidence of leadership and/or people management (incl. persuasions/negotiation and conflict management)
• Service Improvement (must include improved quality/safety)
• Financial and budgetary awareness

Experience

• External work roles - e.g. professional body or the Deanery

Personal Attributes

• A clear understanding of the job requirements
• Commitment to the role/challenges
• Energy and courage
• Patient Focused: understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
• Achieving Results: experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
• Inspirational Leadership: keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
• Maximising Value: takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily.
• Working Together: approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues.
• Equality and Diversity: can demonstrate a positive and non judgmental attitude towards difference in terms of service delivery and working practice.
• Caring: is able to show knowledge and understanding of promoting care, compassion and empathy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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