Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Deputy Chief Medical Officer to join our leadership team at Salisbury District Hospital. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for current and aspiring leaders to engage in the pivotal functions of the Chief Medical Officer. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare within our integrated care system and the broader regional healthcare landscape. This is a dynamic time to join our organisation, with numerous exciting developments on the horizon. You will have the opportunity to expand your leadership capabilities, influence critical healthcare decisions, and contribute to innovative projects that will shape the future of our services. Interviews will be taking place on 29th November 2024 in person Successful candidate to be offered either 10PAs full time as Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) or 5 PAs as DCMO plus 5PAs in a clinical specialty Main duties of the job Main duties include:- Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and Trust Board to drive strategic initiatives and enhance healthcare delivery. Serve as a key influencer in the development and implementation of our shared Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system and engage with governance changes within the BSW Acute Hospital Alliance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Champion continuous quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing transformation of patient care through the Improving Together program. About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre with swimming pool, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 269-SFT8690-A Job locations Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience Essential GMC registration Substantial experience of clinical leadership within the NHS, including managing multidisciplinary teams, driving high performance cultures, leading on service development and driving quality improvement initiatives Substantial clinical experience at consultant level or equivalent3 Experience of job planning, medical appraisal, workforce development/education and the management of performance concerns Experience of developing leadership knowledge and skills in others Experience as a case investigator and/or case manager Evidence of successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnerships and working collaboratively with other health professionals, managers, internal and external stakeholders Good understanding of NHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards, and best practice Good working knowledge of Improving Together tools and systems and their application to service improvement and transformation Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans and strategies, and monitoring quality & effectiveness. Experience of managing a budget and financial awareness Desirable Further management and leadership training Strategic and business planning experience Experience of managing budgets Experience of managing difficult or complex change Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience Essential GMC registration Substantial experience of clinical leadership within the NHS, including managing multidisciplinary teams, driving high performance cultures, leading on service development and driving quality improvement initiatives Substantial clinical experience at consultant level or equivalent3 Experience of job planning, medical appraisal, workforce development/education and the management of performance concerns Experience of developing leadership knowledge and skills in others Experience as a case investigator and/or case manager Evidence of successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnerships and working collaboratively with other health professionals, managers, internal and external stakeholders Good understanding of NHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards, and best practice Good working knowledge of Improving Together tools and systems and their application to service improvement and transformation Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans and strategies, and monitoring quality & effectiveness. Experience of managing a budget and financial awareness Desirable Further management and leadership training Strategic and business planning experience Experience of managing budgets Experience of managing difficult or complex change 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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Address Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)