Medical Director - Advisory Role

XL Team LTD

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Job summary

The Medical Director will have a background in General Practice,Community Medicine, Medicine, or similar experience of pre-hospital emergency care or out of hospital care.

They will provide strategic medical and leadership and advice to the senior team.

They will lead and develop clinical effectiveness and new models of care within the team.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Director will work closely with the Head of Clinical to ensure that we operate an effective system of clinical governance and continuous quality improvement, focused on driving the delivery of safe, effective and continually improving care.

About us

XL Team Comprehensive Medical, Health & Safety Solutions Across the U.K.

XL Team, proudly rooted in the North East U.K., delivers a wide range of health, safety, and medical services nationwide. Our expertise includes event medical services with highly trained medics, paramedics, and ambulance support for events of all sizes. We also provide dedicated TV and film medical support, ensuring on-set safety for productions across the U.K.

Our event welfare services offer vital attendee support, including quiet spaces, emotional care, and essential supplies to improve event experiences. In the workplace, our occupational health services help businesses promote employee well-being through tailored health surveillance and risk management solutions.

We are a trusted provider of accredited training courses, including first aid, mental health first aid, and workplace safety, helping individuals and teams stay prepared for emergencies. Additionally, through XL Health, we lead community wellness initiatives and offer life-saving innovations to improve public safety.

With a commitment to professionalism, care, and excellence, XL Team combines local expertise with national reach, offering bespoke services that enhance safety and well-being in any setting. Visit www.xlteam.co.uk to learn more.

Date posted

18 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Honorary

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0431-25-0005

Job locations

XL Team HQ & Education Centre

A1 Euro House, Earlsway

Gateshead

NE110RQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Director will be accountable for the following:

Advise the Senior Team and staff on all clinical matters
Act as the Trust's Caldecott Guardia
Act as the Trust's Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer
Act as the Named Doctor for Safeguarding
Develop and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to promote joint working.
Ensures the Senior Team has an appropriate medicines management strategy that maximises cost effective prescribing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Director will be accountable for the following:

Advise the Senior Team and staff on all clinical matters
Act as the Trust's Caldecott Guardia
Act as the Trust's Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer
Act as the Named Doctor for Safeguarding
Develop and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to promote joint working.
Ensures the Senior Team has an appropriate medicines management strategy that maximises cost effective prescribing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration and licence to practise
Inclusion on the specialist register for this purpose.
Membership/Fellowship of a
Royal College

Desirable

Relevant pre hospital care qualifications

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of medical leadership
Clear understanding of pre hospital care systems and developments

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration and licence to practise
Inclusion on the specialist register for this purpose.
Membership/Fellowship of a
Royal College

Desirable

Relevant pre hospital care qualifications

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of medical leadership
Clear understanding of pre hospital care systems and developments

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.