Staffordshire Training Hub Clinical Director

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Clinical Director Role

The Clinical Director is an established role within in the Staffordshire Training Hub and with partner organisations. They will be pivotal for ensuring that the Staffordshire Training Hub delivers the NHS strategic and operational goals for Training Hubs.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the STH, offer support to the STH Manager and Team, and act as an Ambassador and represent the STH with key partners. Provide clinical leadership and strategic input into the education, training and development of the Primary Care workforce across Staffordshire.

To support the workforce and PCNs with the delivery of improved population health outcomes, and help transform the landscape of Primary Care and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in the widest sense.

The post will offer a suitably experienced clinician the opportunity to contribute to the development of the local multi-professional workforce and to develop all roles within General Practice.

Ideal Candidate

This post would suit a GP who is self-motivated, forward thinking and innovative leader, with an ability to influence, network and build relationships. We are looking for a GP to join our Team who can confidently influence, engage and challenge with integrity and credibility.

The candidate must hold excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills. Have the ability to offer the STH Team the support to fully integrate across all systems in Staffordshire, whilst developing relationships with PCNs and primary care partner organisations.

Experience of working within a NHS Primary Care setting is essential. Knowledge of workforce development and medical education would be very valuable however not crucial.

Office based at Stafford and an option to work from home, however the post holder will be required to travel across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire as needed, so the ability to work flexibly is essential. There may also be some occasional travel further afield in England.

Job Description

Ensure the delivery of Training Hub core functions in line with innovative and collaborative working.

Provide Clinical leadership and support to the Staffordshire Training Hub Manager and Team members.

To understand the various STH funding streams and input into the STH business and financial plans.

To Chair STH Board and Operational Delivery Group meetings as and when required.

Actively promote and encourage a collaborative approach across Staffordshire regarding the delivery of the STH projects.

Identify educational, training and development opportunities to support the Primary Care workforce and help build an innovative programme of events and projects.

Lead and deliver projects within own area of clinical expertise.

Build, influence and maintain effective professional relationships with relevant stake holders including Primary Care and partner organisations.

Represent the STH at meetings with key partner organisations including the STP/ICS, CCG, NHSE, HEE and the Primary Care School and Primary Care Education providers.

Ensure adherence to governance principles and reporting requirements.

Act as an Ambassador for the STH being knowledgeable and aware of local and National policies/issues.

To undertake any other duties within the remit of the role.

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients and colleagues.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to Primary Care staff and GP Practices as business organisations. All such information from any source is to be treated as strictly confidential.

Person Specification (Broad)

Qualifications

Essential

Registered on the National Performers List

Degree Level (or equivalent)

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle

Desirable

Medical Education qualification or background in health-related training

Experience

Essential

Current or very recent experience of working in Primary Care

Proven leadership experience

Excellent understanding of the NHS Primary Care landscape

Experience of working across organisational boundaries

Confident to work autonomously and ability to network

Desirable

Experienced communicator and mediator

Knowledge of the remit of a Training Hub

Understanding of medical education and training

Experience of influencing change and driving improvement

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Current or very recent experience of working in Primary Care
• Proven leadership experience
• Excellent understanding of the NHS Primary Care landscape
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries
• Confident to work autonomously and ability to network

Desirable

• Experienced communicator and mediator
• Knowledge of the remit of a Training Hub
• Understanding of medical education and training
• Experience of influencing change and driving improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered on the National Performers List
• Degree Level (or equivalent)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Medical Education qualification or background in health-related training

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

GP First Ltd

Address

Stafford Health & Wellbeing

Whitgreave Court

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST16 3EB

Employer's website

https://www.gpfirst.net/ (Opens in a new tab)