Job summary
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Medical Director: Quality and Safety and Clinical Governance who has a proven track record of successfully delivering a complex portfolio.
The successful candidate will display natural leadership, drive and determination and will have successfully delivered a complex portfolio. They will display outstanding communication, negotiating and influencing skills that will support clinical and non-clinical staff to develop truly rural solutions for our planned important service developments
Main duties of the job
Working with other Assistant Directors and the Quality and Safety team the post holder will lead the further development and implementation of clinical governance systems and support the quality and safety of clinical services provided by PTHB.
The post holder will support the Responsible Officer in delivering efficient and thorough appraisal and revalidation processes. This role will encompass quality assurance arrangements for PTHB as a Designated Body; and in relation to the PTHB Medical Performers List.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with other Assistant Directors and the Quality and Safety team the post holder will lead the further development and implementation of clinical governance systems and support the quality and safety of medical services provided by PTHB.
Key areas will be in supporting the National Quality and Safety Framework and Duties of Quality and Candour.
The post holder will act as Deputy Responsible Officer to lead and support systems relating to revalidation, including annual professional appraisal for doctors. This role will encompass quality assurance arrangements for PTHB as a Designated Body; and in relation to the PTHB Medical Performers List. The post holder will be Deputy Chair of the PTHB Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Advisory Group.
Related to this and working with other staff in the Health Board, the post holder will lead the implementation of employer responsibilities in relation to Good Medical Practice (GMC, 2013) and its related GMC standards and guidance.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within PTHB. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post. The post holder is expected to:
- Comply with the rules, policies, procedures and standards of PTHB, together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with other Assistant Directors and the Quality and Safety team the post holder will lead the further development and implementation of clinical governance systems and support the quality and safety of medical services provided by PTHB.
Key areas will be in supporting the National Quality and Safety Framework and Duties of Quality and Candour.
The post holder will act as Deputy Responsible Officer to lead and support systems relating to revalidation, including annual professional appraisal for doctors. This role will encompass quality assurance arrangements for PTHB as a Designated Body; and in relation to the PTHB Medical Performers List. The post holder will be Deputy Chair of the PTHB Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Advisory Group.
Related to this and working with other staff in the Health Board, the post holder will lead the implementation of employer responsibilities in relation to Good Medical Practice (GMC, 2013) and its related GMC standards and guidance.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within PTHB. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post. The post holder is expected to:
- Comply with the rules, policies, procedures and standards of PTHB, together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Medical professional.
- Registration with GMC
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Post graduate medical qualifications.
- Further evidence of management training and a commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must be or have been a practising GP or worked at Medical Consultant level.
- Clinical Governance.
- Medical Management
- Significant organisational change experience / managing difficult and complex change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Medical professional.
- Registration with GMC
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Post graduate medical qualifications.
- Further evidence of management training and a commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must be or have been a practising GP or worked at Medical Consultant level.
- Clinical Governance.
- Medical Management
- Significant organisational change experience / managing difficult and complex change.
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).
