Job summary
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Medical Officer (System) who can demonstrate a commitment to team working and shared responsibility for the achievement of the Trust's aims and objectives. The successful candidate will work as part of the Corporate Medical Leadership team and will contribute to strategic direction and decision-making processes with an overriding requirement to act in the corporate interests of the Trust and its patients. The roles involve promoting high standards of clinical care and teamwork through the provision of professional leadership to all medical staff on standards of practice, performance and associated professional matters. Supporting the Chief Medical Officer, you will promote evidence based practice and ensure Trust systems and policies are effective. Our drive for a culture of continuous improvement and people centred leadership means that you will be able to demonstrate your ability to commit to and model our values. You will be able to inspire and motivate teams to be creative and deliver sustainable improvements.
The post will involve wider strategic working including liaison across the Health System. The role involves working with a range of professional groups on clinical practice matters including GP's the LNC, ICS, and NHSI/E. You will also work in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.
Main duties of the job
Take a lead role in working and liaising with system partners including ICS, Public Health and Community partners.
o Work with the Chief Medical Officer and other Deputy Chief Medical Officer to promote high standards of clinical care and team working through the provision of professional leadership to all Medical staff on standards of practice, performance and associated professional matters.
o Work with the Chief Medical Officer to implement local, regional and national policy on medical specialties working closely with the Divisional Chairs in these areas.
o Provide advice and support to Directors and Senior Managers and others across the Trust demonstrating a commitment to team working and shared responsibility for the achievement of the Trust's aims and objectives.
o Deputise for the Chief Medical Officer for a range of pre-determined duties and during periods of absence.
o Be a key member of the Chief Medical Officer team, flexing roles to address new challenges as they emerge, and engaging in developing Trust strategic direction from a clinical perspective.
o Contribution to the development and delivery of the Trust's aims and objectives.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Corporate Management
To take a lead role on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer for a portfolio of corporate responsibility relating to clinical commissioning, transformation and system working.
Support the Chief Medical Officer on a range of predetermined duties and during periods of absence.
Provide strategic advice and leadership on medical and clinical matters to the Trust Board, Executive Committee and other relevant committees. In particular, advising on clinical practice issues that have implications on the Trusts ability to meet obligations.
Attend Corporate Committees in the absence of the Chief Medical Officer.
Meet with the Chief Medical Officer and other deputies regularly to share information, discuss issues and provide support.
Participate in weekly Chief Medical Officer core business meetings.
Clinical Governance / Quality
Ensure in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse that the Trust operates appropriate clinical governance arrangements to provide the highest quality of safe care.
Encourage and promote an open organisational culture that learns from complaints incidents, learning and research to achieve high quality and best practice in service delivery.
Medical Leadership
Support the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership to Divisional Chairs, Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and other Clinicians/Managers.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of Consultants and other Senior Medical staff, acting as Deputy for the Chief Medical Officer on AACs.
Support the Chief Medical Officer, working with the Chief People Officer, to maintain effective employee relations with the LNC and the BMA, participating as a member of the LNC when appropriate.
Support as required the Chief Medical Officer and AMD/Responsible Officer on the management of complex consultant performance issues, working closely with the Chief People Officer.
Be a key participant in the corporate processes of medical transformation and medical workforce planning as it relates to system working and development.
Workforce
Champion improvements in the Medical workforce supporting and encouraging innovation in clinical practice and the way services are delivered.
Work as a member of the Senor Medical Leadership team to enhance engagement with the Medical workforce, fostering good working relationships and providing open communication channels on all matters relating to medical staff.
Encourage and support leadership and management development of the medical workforce.
Work with Senor Medical Leaders in Research Innovation and Education to promote the development and implementation of the Trust Strategy in these areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Corporate Management
To take a lead role on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer for a portfolio of corporate responsibility relating to clinical commissioning, transformation and system working.
Support the Chief Medical Officer on a range of predetermined duties and during periods of absence.
Provide strategic advice and leadership on medical and clinical matters to the Trust Board, Executive Committee and other relevant committees. In particular, advising on clinical practice issues that have implications on the Trusts ability to meet obligations.
Attend Corporate Committees in the absence of the Chief Medical Officer.
Meet with the Chief Medical Officer and other deputies regularly to share information, discuss issues and provide support.
Participate in weekly Chief Medical Officer core business meetings.
Clinical Governance / Quality
Ensure in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse that the Trust operates appropriate clinical governance arrangements to provide the highest quality of safe care.
Encourage and promote an open organisational culture that learns from complaints incidents, learning and research to achieve high quality and best practice in service delivery.
Medical Leadership
Support the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership to Divisional Chairs, Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads and other Clinicians/Managers.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of Consultants and other Senior Medical staff, acting as Deputy for the Chief Medical Officer on AACs.
Support the Chief Medical Officer, working with the Chief People Officer, to maintain effective employee relations with the LNC and the BMA, participating as a member of the LNC when appropriate.
Support as required the Chief Medical Officer and AMD/Responsible Officer on the management of complex consultant performance issues, working closely with the Chief People Officer.
Be a key participant in the corporate processes of medical transformation and medical workforce planning as it relates to system working and development.
Workforce
Champion improvements in the Medical workforce supporting and encouraging innovation in clinical practice and the way services are delivered.
Work as a member of the Senor Medical Leadership team to enhance engagement with the Medical workforce, fostering good working relationships and providing open communication channels on all matters relating to medical staff.
Encourage and support leadership and management development of the medical workforce.
Work with Senor Medical Leaders in Research Innovation and Education to promote the development and implementation of the Trust Strategy in these areas.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- On Specialist or GP Register
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of Leadership or Management Development
Desirable
- Relevant Management Qualification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing/facilitating Service Improvements
- Experience of assessing and managing risk associated with service change
- Evidence of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of effective Resource Management
- Experience in senior medical management position in acute hospital, primary care or integrated care system
- Experience in senior medical management position in acute hospital, primary care or integrated care system
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- On Specialist or GP Register
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of Leadership or Management Development
Desirable
- Relevant Management Qualification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing/facilitating Service Improvements
- Experience of assessing and managing risk associated with service change
- Evidence of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of effective Resource Management
- Experience in senior medical management position in acute hospital, primary care or integrated care system
- Experience in senior medical management position in acute hospital, primary care or integrated care system
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
