Job summary
Are you an experienced Medical Professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity, which includes leading specific work programmes within the Primary Care, Community Services & Complex & Long-Term Care?
The Deputy Medical Directors are key roles within the Primary Care, Community Services & Complex & Long-Term Care which supports the wider Medical Director's office in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care is delivered, and that all targets and objectives are met in line with local and nationally defined standards.
Main duties of the job
To have lead responsibility on a day-to-day basis for patient safety, performance concerns, quality improvement and clinical innovation in the Primary Care, Community Services, and Complex and Long-Term Care Division, developing and implementing strategic and operational plans for the Division.
To foster a culture and capability in relation to Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Clinical Innovation among clinical teams including independent contractors.
To lead the contribution from thePrimary Care, Community Services, and Complex and Long-Term Care Division in relation to whole system clinical pathways.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Deputy Medical Director, your expert knowledge, coupled with a visible leadership approach will be fundamental in dealing with professional and clinical challenges within the division. An understanding of the wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS and a proven track record of effective management is also essential.
The successful candidate will be required to negotiate a suitable job plan, with time being allocated for the performance of the role, up to a maximum of 8 sessions p/w, of which 2 sessions p/w aligned to wider Health Board activities, to be agreed upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Deputy Medical Director, your expert knowledge, coupled with a visible leadership approach will be fundamental in dealing with professional and clinical challenges within the division. An understanding of the wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS and a proven track record of effective management is also essential.
The successful candidate will be required to negotiate a suitable job plan, with time being allocated for the performance of the role, up to a maximum of 8 sessions p/w, of which 2 sessions p/w aligned to wider Health Board activities, to be agreed upon appointment.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Full Inclusion in Medical Performers for a minimum of 5 years
- Formal management qualification
- Formal leadership qualification or completion of recognised leadership programme
English
Essential
- Proven record of leading complex, multi-faceted change aimed at raising standards/quality
- Strategic thinker with highly developed communication and negotiation skills, coupled with commercial acumen
- Demonstratable experience of building, maintaining and utilising successful partnerships across organisations
- Demonstratable experience of successful influencing and negotiating skill
- Experience of ensuring that systems for clinical governance are in place and evidence of monitoring their continued effectiveness
- Evidence of successful management of sensitive situations in the fields of medical performance, conduct and discipline
- Demonstratable experience in effective peer group leadership
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of integrated governance with a track record or driving up clinical standards whilst ensuring maximum efficiency and value for money
Desirable
- Medical management experience
- National level work programme experience
Person Specification
English
Essential
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Full Inclusion in Medical Performers for a minimum of 5 years
- Formal management qualification
- Formal leadership qualification or completion of recognised leadership programme
English
Essential
- Proven record of leading complex, multi-faceted change aimed at raising standards/quality
- Strategic thinker with highly developed communication and negotiation skills, coupled with commercial acumen
- Demonstratable experience of building, maintaining and utilising successful partnerships across organisations
- Demonstratable experience of successful influencing and negotiating skill
- Experience of ensuring that systems for clinical governance are in place and evidence of monitoring their continued effectiveness
- Evidence of successful management of sensitive situations in the fields of medical performance, conduct and discipline
- Demonstratable experience in effective peer group leadership
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of integrated governance with a track record or driving up clinical standards whilst ensuring maximum efficiency and value for money
Desirable
- Medical management experience
- National level work programme experience
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).
