Job summary
Working closely with the Care Group and other clinical leads, the post holder takes the Lead for all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology to support the delivery of the clinical and operational aspects of the Trust's strategy and the NHS Operating Framework.
As the Clinical Lead for the service, the post holder will be jointly responsible for ensuring that the service operates fully within the overall objectives and policies of the Trust and within objectives, targets, quality standards, and financial controls, and to support the achievement of the WHH care group level objectives.
Main duties of the job
The clinical lead will work together with the William Harvey Care Group and their Network Leads in providing leadership and management, and will have shared responsibility for the operational performance, clinical quality, safety, and financial management of the service. They will be responsible for ensuring a positive patient and staff experience, backed up by a robust governance process for leading and continuously improving services.
About us
We 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.
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
* MRCP
* Full GMC Registration
* CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
* Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable
* Specialty Specific qualifications
* Enhanced Appraisal Training
Skills and experience
Essential
* Experience in Endocrinology, diabetes, and general medicine
* Highly effective leadership skills, interpersonal and influencing skills
* Clinical leadership experience in Acute NHS Trust
Clinical governance
Essential
* Extensive knowledge of clinical audit
* Research and Development and Evidence-based practice
* Commitment to implementation and strengthening of clinical governance
* Complaint management
* RCA, Sis, SJR
Desirable
* Thorough knowledge of the structure, functions, culture, and values of the National Health Service and its interrelationship with other agencies
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Upholds and models the Trust values
* Insight into strengths and weaknesses
* Ability to make things happen and to deliver on the most challenging of issues
* Environmental and political awareness
Other requirements
Essential
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites.
* Inspires others and leads by example
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr