Divisional Medical Director - Surgery, Critical Care and Planned Care
Applications are invited for Divisional Medical Director (DMD) in the division of Surgery, Critical and Planned Care (SCPC). The successful applicant will have a strong interest in clinical leadership and strategic development with previous evidence of leadership roles. A commitment to education and training or other evidence of academic achievement will be an advantage. The appointee will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and be professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer.
The Trust welcomes both internal and external Consultants for the DMD role. The appointee will devote 4 PAs to the Divisional Medical Director role. Interested external applicants are encouraged to make contact early, to allow exploration of the additional 6PA clinical role.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
Job responsibilities
The Divisional Medical Director (DMD) will have responsibility for the strategic planning and the leadership and delivery of the divisions clinical services and performance, working with the Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) and the Divisional Director of Nursing (DDN). You will ensure that all staff are aligned with the Division's and Trust's objectives and are working in effective multidisciplinary/multi professional teams.
You will ensure that services adopt a continuous quality improvement approach and comply with clinical audit standards to ensure the delivery of high quality care and performance standards are achieved throughout the division within the agreed budget.
As the lead for the division, you have day to day line management responsibility of the DDO and DDN, however you are expected to work together to lead and manage the division as the Leadership Triumvirate. The professional leadership of the DDO and DDN will sit with the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Nursing Officer respectively.
Person Specification
Education
* BM BS and postgraduate fellowship/CCT holder.
* MBA or other appropriate management postgraduate qualification.
Skills
* Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
* Leadership - highly developed leadership and influencing skills.
* Ownership - to take responsibility for divisional matters and joint responsibility for delivery of overall Trust objectives.
* Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams.
* Strategic and business planning - able to think and plan strategically.
* Analysis - proven numeric and analytical skills.
* Communication - relates to and communicates with all levels of staff.
* Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
* Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners.
* Political acumen.
Experience
* Experience as a CD.
* Knowledge and experience of leading significant change to patient services.
* Experience of delivering objectives linked to clinical governance.
* Experience of developing and maintaining active partnerships with stakeholders.
* Experience of managing large numbers of staff/multi-disciplinary teams.
Personal Qualities
* Self-confidence - states own position on issues.
* Flexibility - adapts to ensure achievement of objectives.
* Self-motivated - possesses high internal work standards.
* Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity.
* Commitment to on-going lifelong learning and personal development.
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.
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