Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-moving service which is excelling in terms of investment, performance and development. The team are almost at full complement in terms of senior leadership, the Clinical Director (CD) role is a key role which will further strengthen the Radiology Directorate and provide clinical leadership to improve and shape the service for the future. We are looking to recruit internally, or externally. The preference is for a Consultant Radiologist, though the role is open to senior doctors from other specialties. .
The role of Radiology Clinical Director will be supported by the Care Group Medical Director, Directorate Manager, Head of Radiography, Site Clinical Leads, Radiology Quality Manager, Health and Safety Lead, Governance Manager and an Operational Manager. All roles will work closely to deliver safe, effective, and quality radiology services.
The Care Group Medical Director will provide one to one supervision and support with the wider strategic aims and objectives of the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working closely with the Senior Management Team to support smooth running of services within the Care Group and implementation of the Health Board's Quality Strategy and annual Plan.
The safe, effective and efficient delivery of high quality services, including implementation of best practice and guidance. Ensuring that the principles of prudent healthcare are at the forefront of service planning and delivery and that multi disciplinary audit is undertaken.
The effective clinical leadership and day to day management of the specialties, engaging with clinical leads and service directors, including job planning, workforce planning and recruitment, ensuring that annual appraisal is conducted, assessing requests for leave, administration of grievance and dignity at work policies. Ensuring the clinical team display the Health Board's values at all times.
Promoting and supporting the Quality Governance agenda including incident reporting, concerns management, identification of clinical risks and resource constraints that relate to this.
Ensuring performance management is consistent with the Health Board's need for clinical effectiveness, flexibility, value for money and high staff engagement.
The development of effective working relationships with other specialties and other sites in the interests of patient centred care.
Providing advice and input to the development of strategic and operational plans for the Care Group including the Integrated Medium-Term Plan.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details about the role and responsibilities and for the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details about the role and responsibilities and for the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Education to Degree Level or Equivalent.
- Registered with GMC or other relevant Professional body & with a licence to practice.
- Evidence of further personal development, education and/or training in leadership and/or management
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification or evidence of training & experience to that level.
- Health Service management/leadership qualification.
- Membership of the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM).
Experience
Essential
- Significant track record of employment at a senior level in a health related environment.
- Well established medical/clinical practitioner, with considerable medical/clinical experience since full registration, with appropriate professional body.
- Evidence of commitment to quality improvement & an understanding of the Health Board's Quality Strategy.
- Experience in clinical leadership.
- Experience of working effectively with other stakeholders to improve primary, community, secondary & tertiary care services at a strategic & operational level.
- Track record of facilitating Change to improve services in clinical practice.
- Evidence of leading service change with professional colleagues.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance & effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal & clinical assessment.
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance & its application across the health service.
- Understanding of medical recruitment & training matters.
- Demonstrable experience of working positively with senior clinicians to achieve improvement to services.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the strategic issues facing NHS Wales.
- An understanding of the role of management & clinical contribution to the overall Board agenda.
- An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are relevant to & underpin much of the work of the LHB.
- Knowledge of the role & function of a statutory organisation & the principles of corporate governance.
Desirable
- Leadership & management experience.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team Working - Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual & multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff; take time to listen, understand & involve people; receptive to change.
- Effective Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, clinical staff & other agencies. Communicate openly & honestly & explain things clearly.
- Empathy & Sensitivity - Ability to listen, understand & involve people; see people as individuals & do the right thing for every person.
- Leadership - Ability to take responsibility & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. An understanding of & ability to demonstrate the ability to empower others, lead through change, influence strategically, demonstrate patience & empathy, value everyone's contribution & demonstrate innovation & highly complex problem solving abilities.
- Coping with pressure - Highly resilient with an ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks; ability to maintain composure & set high standards of behaviour when under pressure.
- Quality Improvement - Ability & drive to use information & experience to improve the service; Ability to adapt & respond to changing circumstances to improve patient care. Positive attitude, seek out learning & continually develop our skills & services.
- Organisation & Planning - Ability to cope with effectively managing & organising a wide range of complex services, ensuring a clear & unequivocal focus on quality & safety.
- Problem Solving - Evidence of an enquiring & critical approach to solving work problems. Ability to analyse highly complex facts & use judgement in situations where there is no precedent & creative & original thinking is required.
- Information Technology - IT skills & experience in the use of software. A willingness to use data to drive performance, decisions & planning. A commitment to supporting the digital strategy.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License.
- Ability to Speak Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Education to Degree Level or Equivalent.
- Registered with GMC or other relevant Professional body & with a licence to practice.
- Evidence of further personal development, education and/or training in leadership and/or management
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification or evidence of training & experience to that level.
- Health Service management/leadership qualification.
- Membership of the Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management (FMLM).
Experience
Essential
- Significant track record of employment at a senior level in a health related environment.
- Well established medical/clinical practitioner, with considerable medical/clinical experience since full registration, with appropriate professional body.
- Evidence of commitment to quality improvement & an understanding of the Health Board's Quality Strategy.
- Experience in clinical leadership.
- Experience of working effectively with other stakeholders to improve primary, community, secondary & tertiary care services at a strategic & operational level.
- Track record of facilitating Change to improve services in clinical practice.
- Evidence of leading service change with professional colleagues.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance & effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal & clinical assessment.
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance & its application across the health service.
- Understanding of medical recruitment & training matters.
- Demonstrable experience of working positively with senior clinicians to achieve improvement to services.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the strategic issues facing NHS Wales.
- An understanding of the role of management & clinical contribution to the overall Board agenda.
- An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are relevant to & underpin much of the work of the LHB.
- Knowledge of the role & function of a statutory organisation & the principles of corporate governance.
Desirable
- Leadership & management experience.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team Working - Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual & multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff; take time to listen, understand & involve people; receptive to change.
- Effective Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, clinical staff & other agencies. Communicate openly & honestly & explain things clearly.
- Empathy & Sensitivity - Ability to listen, understand & involve people; see people as individuals & do the right thing for every person.
- Leadership - Ability to take responsibility & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. An understanding of & ability to demonstrate the ability to empower others, lead through change, influence strategically, demonstrate patience & empathy, value everyone's contribution & demonstrate innovation & highly complex problem solving abilities.
- Coping with pressure - Highly resilient with an ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks; ability to maintain composure & set high standards of behaviour when under pressure.
- Quality Improvement - Ability & drive to use information & experience to improve the service; Ability to adapt & respond to changing circumstances to improve patient care. Positive attitude, seek out learning & continually develop our skills & services.
- Organisation & Planning - Ability to cope with effectively managing & organising a wide range of complex services, ensuring a clear & unequivocal focus on quality & safety.
- Problem Solving - Evidence of an enquiring & critical approach to solving work problems. Ability to analyse highly complex facts & use judgement in situations where there is no precedent & creative & original thinking is required.
- Information Technology - IT skills & experience in the use of software. A willingness to use data to drive performance, decisions & planning. A commitment to supporting the digital strategy.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License.
- Ability to Speak Welsh.
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).
