Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Medical Director's Office at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust. We are looking to appoint a Deputy Medical Director who can demonstrate a commitment to team working and shared responsibility for the achievement of the Trust's aims and objectives.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate 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 role involves promoting high standards of clinical care and teamwork through the provision of professional leadership to all medical staff.
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.
Experience of multidisciplinary leadership in a senior medical management position is essential. We are seeking a visible leader with an open and transparent leadership style who has extensive experience of service change and positively influencing performance and delivery. There is an expectation that post-holders reduce other clinical commitments to accommodate their Deputy Medical Director responsibilities.
If you would like any further information about the role then please contact Mr Paul Dunning on 07890385258/ Paul.Dunning@ulh.nhs.uk, or
Dr Colin Farquharson on 07554417612 or Colin.Farquharson@ulh.nhs.uk
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
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- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
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- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
-
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
-
- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development and ongoing learning Meet GMC eligibility criteria as "Responsible Officer"
- Previous experience as a medical manager or leader e.g. a Divisional Clinical Director or equivalent.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams to contribute across the full range of activities of the Trust
- Experience of successfully handling challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience of development programmes for medical leaders in clinical management roles
- Experience of performance management and conducting appraisals
- Strategic leadership and collaborative working
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified medical professional with current GMC registration and CCST / CCT or equivalent in a recognised specialty
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification, e.g. MSc, MBA, PhD, MD, FFMLM etc
Skill
Essential
- Ability to understand and manage complex issues and changing external environments
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to being mobile across all trust sites
Aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of successfully handling challenging situations
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development and ongoing learning Meet GMC eligibility criteria as "Responsible Officer"
- Previous experience as a medical manager or leader e.g. a Divisional Clinical Director or equivalent.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams to contribute across the full range of activities of the Trust
- Experience of successfully handling challenging situations
Desirable
- Experience of development programmes for medical leaders in clinical management roles
- Experience of performance management and conducting appraisals
- Strategic leadership and collaborative working
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified medical professional with current GMC registration and CCST / CCT or equivalent in a recognised specialty
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification, e.g. MSc, MBA, PhD, MD, FFMLM etc
Skill
Essential
- Ability to understand and manage complex issues and changing external environments
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to being mobile across all trust sites
Aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of successfully handling challenging situations
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).
