Divisional Director for and Emergency Care

Job Summary

Divisional Director – Urgent & Emergency Care. Lead an integrated division that shapes patient flow, enhances care quality, and drives collaboration across health and social care systems.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Emergency Departments, admission avoidance initiatives, and integrated frailty services.
• Drive collaboration with place partners to deliver seamless care across the health and social care system, including the development of Urgent Care Coordination in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organisations to support innovation, ensuring services are safe, efficient, patient‑focused, and as close to home as possible.
• Work closely with other divisions, executive colleagues, and system partners to deliver integrated models of care.
• Lead the clinical quality agenda for patient safety, clinical effectiveness, patient experience, and team health across the division.

• A strong clinical background – consultant, GP, senior clinician, or experienced healthcare leader.
• Proven ability to lead complex services and work across organisational boundaries.
• Passionate about improving patient outcomes and delivering high‑quality, sustainable care.
• Experience of listening to staff and patients and translating that into tangible improvement.
• Explicit and evidenced commitment to high clinical care and professional standards at all times.

• Part of a forward‑thinking leadership team committed to transformation and integration.
• Shape the future of urgent and emergency care across the Health and Care Partnership.
• Benefit from strong support across the executive team and collaborate to shape the future of urgent and emergency care.

Date posted: 22 January 2026
Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade:
Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (N/A)

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Part‑time
Reference number: 176-U-SY-7730419
Job locations:
Peterborough City Hospital, Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough (PE3 9GZ
)

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust – Peterborough City Hospital, Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough (PE3 9GZ
)

Applications are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Skilled worker sponsorship is welcomed. Current UK professional registration is required. For visa information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds in accordance with employment law. The Trust fosters an inclusive, non‑discriminatory environment.