Medical Director

September 22, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Medical Director

Company: NHS

Job description: *Within the body of your application, please indicate clearly which site would be your preference*EKHUFT is committed to continually improving the outcomes for our population, ensuring that all who use our services are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed delivering the most efficient, safe and effective hospital services, through engagement with our staff and through collaborative working with partners across the integrated health and care system.Each Care Group is led and overseen by a Managing Director reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.Each Care Group will oversee a range of services and have a clear leadership structure working to the Managing Director. The senior leadership team for each of the Care Groups are also responsible for the day to day running of each of the hospitals, Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother, Margate, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and Kent and Canterbury, Canterbury.The Care Groups work collaboratively across the Trust and the local and sector systems for the purposes for continually improving the care for our patients and those who use the service. The detail of each Care Group is given in the attached appendixMain duties of the jobThe predominant responsibilities of the role will be to lead the development of the East Kent Care Group, ensuring that the intended outcomes for quality, performance, finance, workforce, transformation and collaborative system working are delivered. Medical Directors will also hold responsibility for an element of the Chief Medical Officer’s portfolio which will be agreed as a member of the Chief Medical Officer’s team.

  • 10 Programmed Activities, at least 2 of which will be clinical sessions in base specialty)
  • Role participates in Medical Director on call rota

We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit.We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted20 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryDepending on experience £99,532 – £131,964ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number344-9242CONWHHJob locationsTrust WideAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the job description and person specification please see attached the job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the job description and person specification please see attached the job description.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential

  • Full GMC registration with LtP Post graduate qualification in relevant specialty
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of leadership development
  • Minimum 3 years experience in senior medical leadership roles
  • Experience in managing concerns relating to doctors practice

Desirable

  • FMLM fellowship or other Medical Leadership Qualification
  • Case Manager Training
  • Clinical or Deputy Medical Director experience

Skills and experienceEssential

  • Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
  • Demonstrable evidence of preparing and leading change management programmes and proven record of successful delivery
  • Have demonstrated strong and inspirational clinical leadership
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of current medical policies such as appraisal and revalidation and job planning

Desirable

  • Training in / understanding of quality improvement methodology
  • Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes

Clinical governanceEssential

  • Good understanding and demonstrable experience of working within clinical governance frameworks

Personal/professional attributesEssential

  • Possess excellent communications skills with the ability to be clear and persuasive in speech and writing
  • Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations
  • Well-organised and able to work to deadlines
  • Determination to always achieve high standards and constantly strive to deliver improvements in patient care within the framework of EKHUFT
  • Be resilient, optimistic, and have emotional intelligence

Other requirementsEssential

  • Seek to tackle health care inequality and diversity challenges in the NHS
  • Ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and demonstrates a breath of leadership styles and approaches that fit with the values of EKHUFT

Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential

  • Full GMC registration with LtP Post graduate qualification in relevant specialty
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of leadership development
  • Minimum 3 years experience in senior medical leadership roles
  • Experience in managing concerns relating to doctors practice

Desirable

  • FMLM fellowship or other Medical Leadership Qualification
  • Case Manager Training
  • Clinical or Deputy Medical Director experience

Skills and experienceEssential

  • Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
  • Demonstrable evidence of preparing and leading change management programmes and proven record of successful delivery
  • Have demonstrated strong and inspirational clinical leadership
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of current medical policies such as appraisal and revalidation and job planning

Desirable

  • Training in / understanding of quality improvement methodology
  • Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes

Clinical governanceEssential

  • Good understanding and demonstrable experience of working within clinical governance frameworks

Personal/professional attributesEssential

  • Possess excellent communications skills with the ability to be clear and persuasive in speech and writing
  • Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations
  • Well-organised and able to work to deadlines
  • Determination to always achieve high standards and constantly strive to deliver improvements in patient care within the framework of EKHUFT
  • Be resilient, optimistic, and have emotional intelligence

Other requirementsEssential

  • Seek to tackle health care inequality and diversity challenges in the NHS
  • Ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and demonstrates a breath of leadership styles and approaches that fit with the values of EKHUFT

Expected salary: £99532 – 131964 per year

Location: Ashford, Kent

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