Job summary
We are seeking an aspirational medical leader passionate about delivering excellent patientcare. You will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer providing leadership to Doctors acrossthe Trust whilst, in partnership with the Deputy Chief Nurse, assuring that we are delivering ahigh-quality service to patients.You will be responsible for inspiring senior medical colleagues through strong leadership,ensuring our Trust values are embodied throughout the medical workforce with a focus on clinicalexcellence.
Main duties of the job
The exact portfolio will depend on the interests and experience of the applicant, but may include Responsible Officer role, oversight of the professional duties of the SAS Tutor, Lead Appraiser andDirector of Medical Education as well as supporting the Chief Medical Officer as a professionallead for the Clinical Directors across the medical and dental specialities.You will contribute to the development and implementation of a clinical leadership model toensure effective medical and dental leadership across the Trust and for clinical transformationwork within the Trust and wider system working. In addition, you will support the Chief MedicalOfficer to introduce and maintain effective clinical quality improvement practice and support theimplementation of clinical audits across all systems and professional groups.You will also undertake other specific Trust wide leadership roles as agreed with the ChiefMedical Officer.For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Dr Sarah Phillips via herEA Jane Griffiths jane.griffiths4@nhs.net
Additional Working Pattern: 22.5 to 30 hrs per week
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a license to Practice
Desirable
- Qualification in Business/Medical Management of Formal Leadership training
Skills, knowledge, personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Able to work with complexity and translate this into simple strategies for staff Hands on and practical style of working
- Excellent communication and presentational skills
- Decision maker with a demonstrable strategic vision
- A team player
- Ability to work under significant pressure to tight deadlines
- Ability to work with long term planning time frames whilst dealing with the immediacy of acute operational issues
- Proven ability to build strong and effective working relationships and networks the interface with GPs and wider clinical leadership across the health community
Desirable
- Commercial Awareness HR management ability
- An understanding of a business centred approach to health care provision Project Planning
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, using own and others skills and adopting a coaching style to drive individual and organisational performance
- Independent thinker who can contribute to decision making and strategic decisions at board level if required
Equal Opportunites
Essential
- A deep understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a license to Practice
Desirable
- Qualification in Business/Medical Management of Formal Leadership training
Skills, knowledge, personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Able to work with complexity and translate this into simple strategies for staff Hands on and practical style of working
- Excellent communication and presentational skills
- Decision maker with a demonstrable strategic vision
- A team player
- Ability to work under significant pressure to tight deadlines
- Ability to work with long term planning time frames whilst dealing with the immediacy of acute operational issues
- Proven ability to build strong and effective working relationships and networks the interface with GPs and wider clinical leadership across the health community
Desirable
- Commercial Awareness HR management ability
- An understanding of a business centred approach to health care provision Project Planning
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team, using own and others skills and adopting a coaching style to drive individual and organisational performance
- Independent thinker who can contribute to decision making and strategic decisions at board level if required
Equal Opportunites
Essential
- A deep understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities.
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).
