Job summary
This post is for a permanent replacement for the current DMD.
Are you a motivated and committed Senior Medical Leader who wishes to work for an evolving organisation with a growing Medical and Dental portfolio? If this appeals to you then an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Medical Director's Leadership team. The Deputy Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Medical and Dental workforce within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. They will play a fundamental role in providing expert clinical advice to the Single Lead Employer of each training programme. The Deputy Medical Director will also be pivotal in the delivery of a number of key programmes across NHS Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Medical and Dental workforce within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. They will play a fundamental role in providing expert clinical advice to the Single Lead Employer of each training programme. The Deputy Medical Director will also be pivotal in the delivery of a number of key programmes across NHS Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
In conjunction with the Medical Director and acting as a direct report, the Deputy Medical Director will be responsible for helping to deliver the Medical Directors office extensive portfolio.
This will include but not limited to providing professional medical leadership across NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) particularly in relation to the expert clinical advice relating to the medical and dental workforce employed under the Single Lead Employer; the Medical Examiner Service and the Primary Care Advisory team. The role will include guiding the Medical Directors office in strategic and operational decision making, deputising at Partnership Committee, sub-committee, Senior Leadership group and meetings with Welsh Government Officers.
The successful candidate will also help deliver key programmes of work that will have an impact not only within NWSSP but across NHS Wales, these will include the international recruitment programme for NHS Wales and the implementation of both Speaking up Safely and the Duty of Quality across NWSSP.
We would be looking for a senior practicing medical professional with Royal College membership who has extensive experience of high level management and leadership. They would be able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering quality services in large complex multi-disciplinary health care environments as well as leading on complex and challenging change programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
In conjunction with the Medical Director and acting as a direct report, the Deputy Medical Director will be responsible for helping to deliver the Medical Directors office extensive portfolio.
This will include but not limited to providing professional medical leadership across NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) particularly in relation to the expert clinical advice relating to the medical and dental workforce employed under the Single Lead Employer; the Medical Examiner Service and the Primary Care Advisory team. The role will include guiding the Medical Directors office in strategic and operational decision making, deputising at Partnership Committee, sub-committee, Senior Leadership group and meetings with Welsh Government Officers.
The successful candidate will also help deliver key programmes of work that will have an impact not only within NWSSP but across NHS Wales, these will include the international recruitment programme for NHS Wales and the implementation of both Speaking up Safely and the Duty of Quality across NWSSP.
We would be looking for a senior practicing medical professional with Royal College membership who has extensive experience of high level management and leadership. They would be able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering quality services in large complex multi-disciplinary health care environments as well as leading on complex and challenging change programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification and Royal College membership
- GMC Registration
- Expert knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to medical practice
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Good knowledge and experience of the Primary Care sector in NHS Wales
Experience
Essential
- Senior professional with extensive experience of high level leadership and management
- Experienced practising clinician with an in depth understanding of clinical standards and governance
- Successful track record of delivering quality services in a large multi disciplinary healthcare environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highest level of interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to analyse highly complex organisational problems and develop solutions
- Ability to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification and Royal College membership
- GMC Registration
- Expert knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to medical practice
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Good knowledge and experience of the Primary Care sector in NHS Wales
Experience
Essential
- Senior professional with extensive experience of high level leadership and management
- Experienced practising clinician with an in depth understanding of clinical standards and governance
- Successful track record of delivering quality services in a large multi disciplinary healthcare environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highest level of interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to analyse highly complex organisational problems and develop solutions
- Ability to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable
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).
