Job summary
The Clinical Lead roles exist to assist the Triumvirate in leading the cross-county strategic development and operational delivery of their specialty. The post holders will be responsible for leading the delivery of clinical services and within the Trust's financial, workforce, operational targets and strategic objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for:
Ensuring the highest quality clinical service and achievement to include:
- Meeting national targets eg 2ww,28 day, 62 day
- Clinical harm reviews and complaint response
- Current and future National quality indicators
They will also be responsible for:
- Developing 1, 3 and 5 year strategy plans with the Tri
- Work force planning
- Supporting appraisal and revalidation processes
- Supporting the Governance/audit lead
- Provide clinical input to commissioners for pathway development, quality control and referral patterns
- Interface with the Trust's procurement, audit and management departments
- Support job planning process
- Organise and attend business performance meetings for their Specialty
- Acting as the service line representative when the Specialty Director is on leave or unavailable
- Contributing to external reviews and Regulators
About us
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we take great pride in delivering high quality acute services and we understand just how precious life is.
People entrust their lives to our care every day and they have the right to expect the very best experience and outcomes. That's why our ambition and the pursuit of excellence is the foundation of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information regarding the main responsibilities can be located within the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information regarding the main responsibilities can be located within the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Senior clinician, demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
Special Knowledge / Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and people management
- Service Improvement - (must include improved quality/safety)
- Ability to liaise with wide range of partners, including patients and public.
Desirable
- Financial and budgetary awareness
- Experience of job planning and appraisal processes
- Knowledge of broader ICS and national picture/ agenda
- Experience in NHS line management and service delivery
- Demonstrable track record of effective performance
- Experience of managing change
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Clear leadership skills and an ability to deliver within a transformational style
- Influencing and team building skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of policy developments and challenges facing NHS over next 5-10 years
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Senior clinician, demonstrating successful clinical practice and good reputation
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
Special Knowledge / Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and people management
- Service Improvement - (must include improved quality/safety)
- Ability to liaise with wide range of partners, including patients and public.
Desirable
- Financial and budgetary awareness
- Experience of job planning and appraisal processes
- Knowledge of broader ICS and national picture/ agenda
- Experience in NHS line management and service delivery
- Demonstrable track record of effective performance
- Experience of managing change
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Clear leadership skills and an ability to deliver within a transformational style
- Influencing and team building skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of policy developments and challenges facing NHS over next 5-10 years
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).
