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Job Summary Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is an exciting new facility designed to provide streamlined, one‑stop clinical pathways that enable rapid, integrated diagnostics and treatment for patients within a community setting. Planned pathways include:Cardiology & Respiratory (Breathlessness) Liver Pathway and Surveillance Gynaecology – Unscheduled Bleeding Asthma (Children and Young People) Heart Palpitations Chest Pain Sleep Studies Urology Transnasal EndoscopyThis is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. DetailsDate posted: 09 February 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: 8c Salary: £76,965 to £88,682 a year Contract: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 000440 Job location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QXJob responsibilitiesProvide clear leadership to CDC operational teams, ensuring staff are managed, developed, and motivated. Manage direct reports and support teams. Maintain effective working relationships across all clinical pathways. Act as the key link between clinical teams and division management. Ensure an open‑door policy and inclusive decision‑making involving frontline staff. Lead transparent, data‑informed decision‑making using evidence, insight and service‑user feedback. Mentor and develop clinical and operational staff, promoting an inclusive culture. Advocate for services at divisional and system levels, ensuring fair application of Trust and national policy. Lead collaborative work across multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency teams, including health, education and social care. Participate in the Senior Manager Silver on‑call rota.Strategic DirectionLead the strategic and operational decision‑making for the CDC, developing a clear business plan at year start and implementing it throughout the year. Act as a key member of the Divisional Management Team and represent the Division at Trust‑wide and external meetings. Work closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Medical Director to communicate strategic priorities and align them with the Trust strategy. Translate Trust strategic objectives into an effective operational plan, considering local and national frameworks. Take operational management lead for commissioning/contracting processes related to CDC activity.Person Specification EssentialEducation to a masters degree level or equivalent experience. Recognised post‑graduate management qualification or equivalent experience. Significant general and operational management experience, including leading large multi‑disciplinary NHS groups. Proven record of managing significant operational/strategic change while maintaining high‑quality service provision. Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Ability to develop staff potential through training, development and education initiatives. Strong leadership and influencing skills. Sound budgetary management experience. Experience in service redesign and project management.DesirableExperience working with external organisations (GP practices, social services, community services, local authority, etc.). Experience in managing quality/clinical audit/clinical governance/risk management issues.Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Address: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX Website: LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr