Job summary
Are you a senior clinician who can demonstrate a capacity to lead, inspire, transform and work with a compassionate, patient centred focus to develop and foster positive, warm and effective working relationships? We are looking for a forward-thinking Medical Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and CYP to join our Medical Leadership Team.
Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director for Community Hospitals and Physical Healthcare Services, Chief Medical Information Officer and our two Clinical Directors, you will be working in a cohesive medical leadership team covering a diverse portfolio of clinical services. Our clinical services cover mental healthcare services, community hospital services and physical healthcare services.
In this role you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the mental healthcare and learning disabilities services. working with the directorate triumvirate (Service Director for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and CYP, and the Head of Nursing, Therapies & Quality for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & CYP) you will improve and transform all aspects of quality and performance of the directorate including clinical activity, financial management and strategy and business developments.
This is a part time post of 6 PAs per week, and it is envisaged that the leadership role will be undertaken alongside a clinical role.
To Apply: Please submit a full CV and covering letter to katie.noke@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Take overall responsibility for the recruitment and development of all senior medical colleagues within the directorate.
Take responsibility for responding to fitness to practice concerns for medical colleagues and to liaise with the Responsible Officer to follow process in accordance with policy.
Ensure that all medical colleagues have an annual appraisal, and that training and development needs are identified and met for all medical colleagues.
Ensure that systems are in place and operating for appropriate clinical supervision for medical colleagues.
Work with other clinical leaders and service directors to ensure adequate staffing of the directorate including emergency and out of hours cover. This includes responsibility to develop, review and ensure arrangements for cover for annual and study leave for all medical colleagues.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- General medical Qualification (MBBS, or equivalent) and hold a Licence to Practise
- Full professional registration and in good standing with the GMC
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in management/leadership or quality Improvement
- Additional clinical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge / experience of clinical leadership at senior level, meeting objectives and performance management targets
- Knowledge of strategy development and Implementation
- Leadership and management skills with experience of leading initiatives/projects within teams
- Experience of reporting performance at sub-Board groups or other committees
- Experience of delivering in a large and complex organisation and working collaboratively
- Ability to engage effectively with broad range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation
Desirable
- Understanding of the local, regional and national commissioning environment and standards expected by commissioners
- Detailed understanding of the NHS policy context in relevant service area
- Understanding of service improvement, quality improvement and innovation methodologies
- Understanding of policy and legislation relating to physical health, mental health and population health
- Experience of senior management of medical professionals
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide a strategic overview linked to clinical quality of linked services
- Information skill: able to critique and interpret aggregate information and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, persuade, enthuse, negotiate and to inspire confidence and respect from staff at all levels
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. High level presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, carers and service users to improve the delivery of care and to improve outcomes for the patients
- Able to establish credibility and good relationships with representatives of external agencies and partners and manage those relations with sensitivity and diplomacy
- Resilience at work and ability to deliver under pressure
- Able to reflect on emotional competence: self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management
Desirable
- Understands business and financial concepts
- Awareness of budget management and cost improvement plans
- Knowledge of KPIs, performance and risk management frameworks
- Experienced in managing change across teams and in a multi-professional environment
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of senior experience and training in these areas
- Evidence of skills/experience/interest in digital transformation in healthcare
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- General medical Qualification (MBBS, or equivalent) and hold a Licence to Practise
- Full professional registration and in good standing with the GMC
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in management/leadership or quality Improvement
- Additional clinical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge / experience of clinical leadership at senior level, meeting objectives and performance management targets
- Knowledge of strategy development and Implementation
- Leadership and management skills with experience of leading initiatives/projects within teams
- Experience of reporting performance at sub-Board groups or other committees
- Experience of delivering in a large and complex organisation and working collaboratively
- Ability to engage effectively with broad range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation
Desirable
- Understanding of the local, regional and national commissioning environment and standards expected by commissioners
- Detailed understanding of the NHS policy context in relevant service area
- Understanding of service improvement, quality improvement and innovation methodologies
- Understanding of policy and legislation relating to physical health, mental health and population health
- Experience of senior management of medical professionals
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide a strategic overview linked to clinical quality of linked services
- Information skill: able to critique and interpret aggregate information and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, persuade, enthuse, negotiate and to inspire confidence and respect from staff at all levels
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. High level presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, carers and service users to improve the delivery of care and to improve outcomes for the patients
- Able to establish credibility and good relationships with representatives of external agencies and partners and manage those relations with sensitivity and diplomacy
- Resilience at work and ability to deliver under pressure
- Able to reflect on emotional competence: self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management
Desirable
- Understands business and financial concepts
- Awareness of budget management and cost improvement plans
- Knowledge of KPIs, performance and risk management frameworks
- Experienced in managing change across teams and in a multi-professional environment
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of senior experience and training in these areas
- Evidence of skills/experience/interest in digital transformation in healthcare
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
