Job summary
Are you a motivated and committed Senior Medical Leader who wishes to work for a forward thinking, dynamic and friendly organisation? We have successfully progressed our Care Quality Commission rating over a number of years and are an organisation committed to providing outstanding patient care and developing an inclusive Culture. If this appeals to you, then an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Medical Director's Leadership Team. This post would be most suitable for someone whose aim is to become a Medical Director within an acute provider.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Medical Director and acting as a direct report, the Deputy Medical Director will be responsible for helping to deliver the Medical Director's office extensive portfolio.
This will include but not be limited to providing visible professional medical leadership across the whole of Sherwood Forest Hospitals and providing support to the Divisional Chairs, Divisional Triumvirate and the Heads of Service in matters relevant to promoting a strong patient safety, patient experience and quality agenda whilst ensuring the best use of scare resources.
The role will include guiding the Medical Directors office in strategic and operational decision making, Board and sub-Board level deputisation and chairing various committees.
The successful candidate will help deliver the ambitious SFH Digital strategy programme and will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nurse to provide strong medical leadership and direction to facilitate all aspects of operational patient flow.
About us
This post would be ideal for someone who is seriously considering a career as a Medical Director. They need to have a passion for Medical Leadership and Management and already have experience as a senior Medical Manager, ideally with a formal management qualification. This is a developmental post and is ideal for someone looking to improve their knowledge and skills as a Medical Leader. 5 programmed activities are allocated to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with the Medical Director and acting as a direct report, the Deputy Medical Director will be responsible for helping to deliver the Medical Directors Office extensive portfolio. Duties will include:-
- Providing visible professional medical leadership across the Trust
- Providing support to the Divisional Chairs, Divisional Triumvirate, Heads of Service and Service Directors in matters relevant to promoting a strong patient safety, patient experience and quality agenda
- Guiding the Medical Directors Office in strategic and operational decision making
- Supporting the delivery of the ambitious Trust Digital Strategy Programme
- Being an important conduit of communication between the MD Office and the wider Medical Workforce
- Strengthening and building on existing links between the Chief Nurses Office and relevant portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with the Medical Director and acting as a direct report, the Deputy Medical Director will be responsible for helping to deliver the Medical Directors Office extensive portfolio. Duties will include:-
- Providing visible professional medical leadership across the Trust
- Providing support to the Divisional Chairs, Divisional Triumvirate, Heads of Service and Service Directors in matters relevant to promoting a strong patient safety, patient experience and quality agenda
- Guiding the Medical Directors Office in strategic and operational decision making
- Supporting the delivery of the ambitious Trust Digital Strategy Programme
- Being an important conduit of communication between the MD Office and the wider Medical Workforce
- Strengthening and building on existing links between the Chief Nurses Office and relevant portfolio.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Senior Substantive clinical leader with at least 5 years' clinical experience post CCT or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC without any conditions or restrictions on licence to practise
Desirable
- Master's degree or equivalent in clinical leadership
- Formal management qualification
- Membership of FMLM
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of senior clinical leadership at service or Divisional level within an acute Trust for at least 2 years
- Proven track record of delivery of significant change programmes at speciality of Divisional level
- Experience of working with patient groups and wider external stakeholders
Desirable
- Involvement in initiatives at national and/or regional level
- Experience and knowledge of delivery of digital innovations
Communication and Relationship Skills
Desirable
- Undertaken advanced communication course
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Experience of audit and audit tools
Other requirements
Desirable
- Career plans gravitating to a future Medical Director role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Senior Substantive clinical leader with at least 5 years' clinical experience post CCT or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC without any conditions or restrictions on licence to practise
Desirable
- Master's degree or equivalent in clinical leadership
- Formal management qualification
- Membership of FMLM
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of senior clinical leadership at service or Divisional level within an acute Trust for at least 2 years
- Proven track record of delivery of significant change programmes at speciality of Divisional level
- Experience of working with patient groups and wider external stakeholders
Desirable
- Involvement in initiatives at national and/or regional level
- Experience and knowledge of delivery of digital innovations
Communication and Relationship Skills
Desirable
- Undertaken advanced communication course
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Experience of audit and audit tools
Other requirements
Desirable
- Career plans gravitating to a future Medical Director role
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).
