Job summary Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest NHS Health Board in Wales with a turnover of £2.1bn and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical leader with a track record in consistently delivering clinical effectiveness and patient safety to join our Medical leadership team as an Executive Medical Director. The ideal applicant for the role of Executive Medical Director is not just a compassionate and visionary leader but a leader whose values align with our own. As a critical member of our team, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work in close collaboration with our (2) Deputy Executive Medical Directors and the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery. This is a unique opportunity for any clinical leader who is considering the next step in their career and joining a Health Board with a workforce of over 21,000 staff. The prime responsibility of the Executive Medical Director is to provide medical leadership so that population health outcomes improve. The Executive Medical Director will be responsible for medical and dental leadership, building, motivating and developing a team of clinicians, to drive forward service transformation across the BCU Health Board healthcare community, Main duties of the job We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Health Board in North Wales where dedicated staff provide high quality care, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. Key responsibilities include; o Act as the principal source of medical advice to the Board and act as a professional lead for all doctors, dentists and clinical networks o Jointly lead on the clinical governance agenda, in conjunction with the Nurse Director and Director of Therapies and Health Science Work closely with primary care providers and local authorities to develop patient focussed integrated care pathways o Undertake the role of Responsible Officer in accordance with the requirements of the General Medical Council. o Undertake the role of Caldicott Guardian o Support the development of, and governance arrangements for, undergraduate and postgraduateeducation o Support excellence in research and development, and champion best practice incare o Ensure that the Health Board makes a significant contribution to health improvement and the reduction of healthinequalities About us Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organization in Wales, providing a comprehensive range of primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services for a population of around 700,000 people across North Wales. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through high-quality, compassionate care. The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture. North Wales is a fantastic place to live, learn and work.The north, easterly, and coastal areas are more densely populated, gradually becoming more rural towards the west, where the Welsh language is also most prevalent. North Wales is best known for its vast areas of natural beauty, notably the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, home to the highest mountain in Wales, as well as spectacular lakes, waterfalls and disused quarries. Boasting 250 miles of coastline, the are plenty of beautiful beaches to enjoy all year round. Much of the Wales Coast Path can be cycled as well as walked, as it shares a route with the National Cycle Network. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-EMD-0125 Job locations A North Wales base to be agreed, with travel across the Health Board St Asaph LL17 0JG Job description Job responsibilities Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Informal conversations are also encouraged. Please contact Senior Recruitment Specialist Kimberly Ollerton-Lewis, kimberly.ollerton-lewiswales.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply. Informal conversations are also encouraged. Please contact Senior Recruitment Specialist Kimberly Ollerton-Lewis, kimberly.ollerton-lewiswales.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Medical professional. Unblemished 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 and Knowledge Essential Must be or have been a practising GP or worked at Medical Consultant level and ideally have prior experience at Medical Director or Executive level. Clinical Governance. Medical Management Significant organisational change experience / managing difficult and complex change. A track record of achievement in: -Effective performance management; -Introducing robust systems and processes; and -Facilitation of groups. Undertaking sensitive negotiations. Successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances. A good understanding of the health and social care management environment in Wales and of roles and responsibilities within it. A good understanding of national targets. A good understanding of performance management methodology. Developing an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change and improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies. The safety and standards agenda. An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are relevant to, and underpin the work of the LHB. Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential Strong clinical credibility Innovative, with strong service focussed approach, exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience. Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Visible and committed to spending time in each of the facilities Strong accountability for personal delivery and to the delivery of team objectives Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style. Commitment and passion for citizen focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation. High level of; -Negotiating skills; -Interpersonal skills; and -Communication skills. Ability to contribute to policy development. Decisive leader, capable and committed to translating policy and analysis into practical actions Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. High degree of analytic skills. High degree of report writing skills. Team player with experience of managing teams Ability to deal with the media. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Medical professional. Unblemished 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 and Knowledge Essential Must be or have been a practising GP or worked at Medical Consultant level and ideally have prior experience at Medical Director or Executive level. Clinical Governance. Medical Management Significant organisational change experience / managing difficult and complex change. A track record of achievement in: -Effective performance management; -Introducing robust systems and processes; and -Facilitation of groups. Undertaking sensitive negotiations. Successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances. A good understanding of the health and social care management environment in Wales and of roles and responsibilities within it. A good understanding of national targets. A good understanding of performance management methodology. Developing an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change and improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies. The safety and standards agenda. An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are relevant to, and underpin the work of the LHB. Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential Strong clinical credibility Innovative, with strong service focussed approach, exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience. Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Visible and committed to spending time in each of the facilities Strong accountability for personal delivery and to the delivery of team objectives Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style. Commitment and passion for citizen focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation. High level of; -Negotiating skills; -Interpersonal skills; and -Communication skills. Ability to contribute to policy development. Decisive leader, capable and committed to translating policy and analysis into practical actions Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. High degree of analytic skills. High degree of report writing skills. Team player with experience of managing teams Ability to deal with the media. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address A North Wales base to be agreed, with travel across the Health Board St Asaph LL17 0JG Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)