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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional senior clinical leader to join a dynamic and high-profile team within our Surgery and Planned Care Division, as the Divisional Medical Director at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced medical leader to support our medical leadership team in advancing the organisations clinical initiatives, ensuring the delivery of exceptional healthcare services and promoting continuous improvement in patient care.
As the Divisional Medical Director, you will support various teams within the division to oversee clinical operations and provide strategic direction. This role you will be responsible to be the key liaison between medical staff and executive leadership and will be expected to collaborate on critical initiatives to improve clinical efficiency and quality of care.
Main duties of the job
This is a key senior leadership role in the Trust, and we are looking for a highly experienced, ambitious individual with drive and passion to lead the Division, alongside the Divisional Director of Nursing and Divisional Director. This is a senior leadership role within the Trust; therefore, applicants should have prior experience of leadership roles with demonstrable NHS experience as a senior leader within their specialty. We are looking for a high performing individual, who is as excited as we are about the future strategic direction of integrated in Swindon, especially with the development and implementation of several service transformational projects and the development of our place-based strategy with system partners.
Flexible working arrangements are available, and we would like to encourage applicants from across our workforce to apply for this leadership position. Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are available to the appointed candidate (following the policy).
To discuss the post and arrange an informal visit, please contact Benny Goodman, Chief Operating Officer via her PA on 01793 604183.
About Us
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where the Cotswolds meets the West Country, enjoys enviable local support and excellent partnership working. It serves the local population of Swindon, Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a particularly friendly and effective organisation and benefits from excellent relationships between management teams and clinical staff.
The hospital was built in 2003 and is a modern hospital which provides a pleasant working environment. It is well placed close to junction 15 of the M4 and located allowing commutes to accommodate family members' jobs in cities such as Oxford, Bristol, Bath, Reading, Cheltenham and Gloucester. There are a wealth of attractive villages in the area and good schools including grammar schools within commuting distance. There is a good rail connection to London (1 hour).
Salary
£96,990 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term (3 years)
Working pattern
Part-time
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Provide leadership within the designated clinical area to ensure the safety and effectiveness of services.
You will be expected:
* To ensure that departments and Clinical Leads prioritise the safety, effectiveness and the patient experience of the services they deliver and that appropriate clinical governance processes are in place.
* Work within the Tri arrangement with the Divisional Director, Divisional Director of Nursing and Clinical Leads to ensure that the senior team are working effectively.
* Engage with commissioners on service redesign and transformation.
* Work collaboratively with Executive Directors and Associate Medical Directors to ensure that services across Divisions are effectively delivered to the highest possible standard and delivered within budget.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Can demonstrate credibility within the Trust.
* Evidence of leadership and people management.
Desirable
* A trained appraiser with knowledge of the GMC Revalidation appraisal standards.
* Experience of managing medical employee relation cases using Maintaining High Professional Standards.
Knowledge
Essential
* In depth knowledge of job planning.
* Ability to write and present business cases.
* Understanding of the principles of audit and continuous improvement.
* Can demonstrate service improvement.
* Experience of managing a budget and financial awareness.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
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