Job summary
Dartford & Gravesham NHS trust
Post: Divisional Medical Director
Grade: Consultant
Part time: 4 PA's
Fixed term - 3 Years
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited forDivisional Medical Director (DMD) in the division of Women, Children, Radiology and Outpatients. The successful applicant will have a strong interest in clinical leadership and strategic development with previous evidence of leadership roles. A commitment to education and training or other evidence of academic achievement will be an advantage. We have many strategic aspirations for the organisation. One is to increase our research footprint and gain university status accreditation. Another is to introduce robotic surgery. As such, any active research colleagues or robotic enthusiasts are encouraged to apply.
The appointee will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and be accountable to the Chief Medical Officer.
The Trust welcomes both internal and external Consultants for the DMD role. The appointee will devote 4 PAs to the Divisional Medical Director role. Interested external applicants are encouraged to make contact early, to allow exploration of the additional 6PA Clinical role.
Applicants should have an appropriate CCST/CCT or equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining CCST/ CCT.
Tentative interview date is Monday 2nd October 2023.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced clinician with a real commitment to the principles of devolution of decision making to clinical teams. You will be skilled at coaching individuals to enable them to deliver their very best. Leading and working closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Director of Nursing and Therapies (or Director of Midwifery and Associate Director of Childrens nursing in the Womens, Childrens, Radiology and Outpatients Division), you will enable directorate clinical directors and their teams to establish themselves as fully functioning service lines.
The role would suit someone who enjoys managing change, who is skilled at developing others and who wants to consolidate their experience before moving to a Board level post. The post holder will be able to take advantage of the significant investment the Trust is putting into management and leadership development as part of this initiative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced clinician with a real commitment to the principles of devolution of decision making to clinical teams. You will be skilled at coaching individuals to enable them to deliver their very best. Leading and working closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Director of Nursing and Therapies (or Director of Midwifery and Associate Director of Childrens nursing in the Womens, Childrens, Radiology and Outpatients Division), you will enable directorate clinical directors and their teams to establish themselves as fully functioning service lines.
The role would suit someone who enjoys managing change, who is skilled at developing others and who wants to consolidate their experience before moving to a Board level post. The post holder will be able to take advantage of the significant investment the Trust is putting into management and leadership development as part of this initiative.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BM BS and postgraduate fellowship/CCT holder.
- Practicing clinician at DGT
Desirable
- MBA or other appropriate management postgraduate qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
- Leadership - highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and Divisions performance expectations.
- Ownership- to take responsibility for divisional matters and joint responsibility for delivery of overall Trust objectives be they quality safety, performance or finance.
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of clinical governance, performance targets, service delivery and change programmes.
- Strategic and business planning - able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and gain agreement to relevant plans.
- Analysis - proven numeric and analytical skills.
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Communication - relates to and communicates with all levels of staff, delivering often complex and sensitive information.
- Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
- Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service
Desirable
- Uses technical, non-verbal and visual aids effectively.
- Political acumen.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a CD
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change to patient services, delivering tangible and sustained improvements.
- Experience of delivering objectives linked to clinical governance such as research, audit cycles and managing risk appropriately.
- Experience of developing and maintaining active partnerships with stakeholders in the development of services.
- Experience of improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement.
- Experience of managing large numbers of staff/multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience of using redesign methodologists
- Experienced in directorate Management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-confidence - states own position on issues; unhesitatingly takes decisions when required within area of authority and commits self and others accordingly.
- Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
- Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do things better and to measure progress against targets.
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Commitment to on-going lifelong learning and personal development.
- Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services and the welfare of staff.
Desirable
- Impact - uses a variety of methods to gain support for ideas, strategies and values.
- Flexibility - identifies feasible alternative options in planning and decision making, holds different options in focus simultaneously and evaluates their relative pros and cons.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BM BS and postgraduate fellowship/CCT holder.
- Practicing clinician at DGT
Desirable
- MBA or other appropriate management postgraduate qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
- Leadership - highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and Divisions performance expectations.
- Ownership- to take responsibility for divisional matters and joint responsibility for delivery of overall Trust objectives be they quality safety, performance or finance.
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of clinical governance, performance targets, service delivery and change programmes.
- Strategic and business planning - able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and gain agreement to relevant plans.
- Analysis - proven numeric and analytical skills.
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Communication - relates to and communicates with all levels of staff, delivering often complex and sensitive information.
- Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
- Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service
Desirable
- Uses technical, non-verbal and visual aids effectively.
- Political acumen.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a CD
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change to patient services, delivering tangible and sustained improvements.
- Experience of delivering objectives linked to clinical governance such as research, audit cycles and managing risk appropriately.
- Experience of developing and maintaining active partnerships with stakeholders in the development of services.
- Experience of improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement.
- Experience of managing large numbers of staff/multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience of using redesign methodologists
- Experienced in directorate Management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-confidence - states own position on issues; unhesitatingly takes decisions when required within area of authority and commits self and others accordingly.
- Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
- Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do things better and to measure progress against targets.
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
- Commitment to on-going lifelong learning and personal development.
- Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for the quality and appropriateness of patient services and the welfare of staff.
Desirable
- Impact - uses a variety of methods to gain support for ideas, strategies and values.
- Flexibility - identifies feasible alternative options in planning and decision making, holds different options in focus simultaneously and evaluates their relative pros and cons.
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).
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).
