Head of Elective Access – Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Join to apply for the Head of Elective Access role at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. This senior leadership role focuses on leading transformational change in elective care and cancer services, driving performance improvement and innovation across elective and cancer pathways.
Why join us?
We are proud to deliver excellent patient access performance in cancer, ranking in the upper decline nationally for both Cancer and RTT. In addition, we have the shortest waiting times in the West Midlands for incomplete RTT, but we know there’s more to do. With RTT and cancer performance under intense national scrutiny, this is a pivotal opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient care and experience. You will be at the heart of shaping strategy, delivering NHS constitutional standards, and ensuring sustainable improvement.
About the Role
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, you will act as the Trust’s subject matter expert for elective access, leading the Outpatient and Access departments and overseeing the Cancer Services team. Your remit will include:
* Driving delivery of RTT and cancer targets across the Trust.
* Leading transformation projects to improve outpatient productivity and patient pathways.
* Representing the Trust at regional and national forums (e.g., GIRFT, ICB Elective Board, Access Networks).
* Overseeing demand and capacity modelling, digital booking systems, and performance improvement plans.
* Managing budgets and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve efficiency and quality goals.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven senior NHS management experience with in-depth knowledge of elective care and cancer standards.
* Expertise in performance, financial and staff management, and service redesign.
* Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to influence at all levels.
* A flexible, resilient leader who thrives under pressure and can deliver results in a complex environment.
* Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
About Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. The Trust operates the Manor Hospital and offers a wide range of services in the community. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, with continuous upgrades including a state‑of‑the‑art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre opened in March 2023, adding almost 5,000 square metres of clinical space.
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management
* Industry: Strategic Management Services
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