Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a key member of the Care Group leadership team, the Directorate Head of Clinical Services will contribute to the development and implementation of the vision and strategic priorities to deliver efficient services and effective patient care at Directorate level.
The Directorate Head of Clinical Services will have specific responsibilities and accountabilities across their Directorate for delivery of clinical and operational leadership. They will hold particular responsibility for designing, supporting and communicating a clinical vision for their Directorate and delivery of effective Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement strategies, in concert with Care Group teams.
You will be patient focused, sensitive to clinical and political demands with the ability to cut through barriers to change.
You will contribute to providing services within a teaching hospital and support the teaching and research strategy delivery.
You will be an exemplar for the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Evidence of continuous professional development including evidence of leadership development activities.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience at Senior Clinical level for example Consultant, Specialist Doctor, Chief/Director of Profession or equivalent leadership experience.
* Previous experience in leading a service, project or multidisciplinary team.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
* Well-developed leadership skills, inspiring others to collaborate, with clear abilities to form effective working relationships.
* Excellent communicator, facilitating discussion and involvement. Evidence of effective chairing of meetings.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to prioritise a range of complex and potentially competing demands such as clinical issues, politically sensitive matters or those of with strategic importance to the Trust.
* Able to analyse situations and facilitate creative solutions using a team approach.
* Able to make decisions confidently with a willingness to accept that some decisions may be unpopular but necessary.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
* Exceptional organisational skills with track record of delivering objectives.
* Proven record of pro-active performance management.
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr