Director of Elective Diagnostics and Cancer Care

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional, forward‑thinking leader to join our senior team as Director of Elective Diagnostics and Cancer. This pivotal system‑wide role leads the transformation of commissioning across elective care, diagnostics, and cancer services, shaping and delivering a new strategic operating model across Integrated Care Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of elective care, diagnostics, cancer and specialist commissioning.
• Lead large‑scale transformation and performance improvement across complex systems.
• Drive data‑led, outcome‑focused commissioning and value for money.
• Build strong partnerships across NHS, local authorities and wider stakeholders.
• Influence at regional and national levels to align local delivery with NHS priorities.
• Drive implementation and delivery of the NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework and LNR Operating Model.
• Lead the five core functions: Elective care for NHS and Independent Sector, Diagnostics, Cancer, Specialist Commissioning, and Right to Choose accreditation for elective pathways.
• Design and deliver commissioning and contracting strategies.
• Develop insight‑driven commissioning and cost‑effective, outcome‑focused approaches.
• Manage market‑management strategies, system engagement and statutory duties.
• Participate in the strategic manager on‑call rota.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience at a similar level.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in specialisms relevant to the function and role.
• Proven significant leadership experience and management experience at senior level in the NHS or other public healthcare industry.
• Board‑level experience leading and delivering complex change and strategy programmes in a politically sensitive environment.
• Commissioning expertise and understanding of proven implementation of project‑management methodologies.
• Experience managing a large budget and delivering projects using Prince2 or Managing Successful Projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills in a politically sensitive context.
• Strong analytical ability to assess complex, conflicting information and make evidence‑based decisions.
• High competence in planning across short, medium, and long‑term timeframes and adjusting resources accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a major change initiative and motivate staff to achieve objectives.

Working Conditions

Staff are expected to work flexibly and collaboratively across organisational boundaries with an expectation of 40% office attendance. Office bases are available at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester and Haylock House, Kettering. Staff can choose their primary base for contractual purposes and travel.

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