Assistant Director

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Assistant Director The closing date is 15 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you ready to shape the future of integrated health and care in Barking and Dagenham? Join NELFT as an Assistant Director and play a pivotal role in transforming adult health services across Barking and Dagenham. Working collaboratively with partners across the health and care system, you will lead innovative approaches to neighbourhood care, empower our workforce and drive improvements that make a meaningful difference to patients and local communities. This is an opportunity to combine strategic influence with operational leadership, strengthen partnerships and help shape more joined-up, accessible and sustainable services. As a compassionate and inclusive leader, you will champion new ways of working, support the development of integrated neighbourhood teams and drive improvements in quality, patient experience and population health. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job As Assistant Director you will provide strategic and operational leadership across adult health services, driving service transformation and delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Working closely with clinical and operational colleagues, system partners and local communities, you will translate strategic priorities into meaningful improvements in service delivery, patient outcomes and population health. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £79,504 to £91,609 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NDD-002079 Job locations Barking Community Hospital Barking Essex IG11 9LX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership and transformation: Lead the development and delivery of integrated models of care, supporting neighbourhood health services and innovative ways of working. Partnership working: Build strong relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, primary care, social care and voluntary sector organisations to deliver shared priorities. Quality and patient experience: Drive improvements in service quality, access, patient flow and outcomes, ensuring services meet the needs of local communities. Workforce leadership: Inspire, empower and develop multidisciplinary teams, championing compassionate leadership and supporting staff through organisational change. Operational and financial management: Ensure effective service performance, financial sustainability, governance and risk management. Population health: Champion preventative approaches, tackle health inequalities and ensure patients, carers and communities have a voice in shaping services. You will be an experienced, inclusive and values-led senior leader with a proven