Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated consultant psychiatrist to join the triumvirate of Specialist Division, as the Divisional Clinical Director.
The Divisional Clinical Director is responsible for efficacy of services within the division. They will work closely with the Managing Director and Director of Nursing and Quality and senior leadership team within the division.
Main duties of the job
The Divisional Clinical Director willprovide clinical leadership to all professionals and managers in the Division - including regular reviews and appraisals of their roles. Theywillprovide the clinical leadership and support the development of long-term strategic plans for the division based upon interpretation of national mental health policy and strategy and considering the Trust aims and objectives and projected needs of the clientgroup.
About us
We provide NHS care and treatment to children, young people, adults and older people who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or neurodiversity needs.
We employ about 5,700 staff. Many of our services are provided in partnership with other organisations. We provide care in people's homes, in specialist clinics, hospitals and GP surgeries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description including essential and desirable qualifications and main responsibilities of the role is attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description including essential and desirable qualifications and main responsibilities of the role is attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Experience of clinical or professional leadership role within services
- Excellent understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non clinical risks
- Ability to communicate clearly and openly with staff at all levels from the Executive team to frontline staff
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level eg NHS leadership academy, Kings fund.
- Understanding of national policy and understanding of regulatory framework for Foundation Trusts
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- Experience of clinical or professional leadership role within services
- Excellent understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non clinical risks
- Ability to communicate clearly and openly with staff at all levels from the Executive team to frontline staff
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level eg NHS leadership academy, Kings fund.
- Understanding of national policy and understanding of regulatory framework for Foundation Trusts
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).
