Job summary
Reporting to the ChiefMedical Officer (CMO), the Deputy Medical Director for Quality & Governance (DMD-QG) will lead a number of Trust-wide strategic priorities and quality improvement programmes as determined by the CMO. They will also take the overall medical leadership role in the Trust in relation to Care Quality, including the three key domains of safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience.
The DMD-QG, along with the DMD for Professional Standards (DMD-PS), will support the CMO in all matters related to medical and dental professional standards.
The DMD-QG will provide medical leadership to the Clinical Risk Manager for serious incidents/matters relating to PSIRF and inquests. They will also be the Named Adult Safeguarding lead for the Trust.
The DMD-QG, along with the DMD for Professional Standards, will deputise for the ChiefMedical Officer in his/her absence, including taking the role of Medical Co-ordinator in the event of a Major Incident.
The DMD-QG will support the ChiefMedical Officer with the integration of clinical services and processes across North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT).
The DMD-QG will chair committees in relation to his/her role and represent the CMO/Trust at internal and external meetings as required.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Medical Director for Quality & Governance will be appointed by the ChiefMedical Officer and the Chief Nurse and will be accountable to the Chief Medical Officer for the DMD element of his/her role.
The appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of the new Consultant Contract. The initial appointment is for 3 years and is subject to a satisfactory annual performance review. The post-holder will receive a formal performance review after the first 6 months and then have annual PDRs undertaken by the Chief Medical Officer; this will be separate from and in addition to their annual appraisal.
The post holder is expected to commit to 5 Programmed Activities within office hours to effectively deliver the DMD-QG role. The Consultant in the chosen speciality role will comprise 5 programmed activities. Upon successful appointment, we will work with you to shape the ideal job plan and review it with you after three months and then annually so you can keep the perfect fit. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the review of the job plan in conjunction with the post holder.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities for this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities for this role
Person Specification
Communication and teamwork
Essential
- Good working relationships and credibility with professional colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
Personal qualities and behavioural attributes
Essential
- Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Performance
Essential
- Full registration and license to practise with the GMC or GDC Be practicing at a Consultant, Specialist or Specialty Doctor level
- Success in a previous management role (Divisional / Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director, Clinical Lead or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of professional and occupational regulation (GMC Good Medical Practice 2024; MHPS), NHS quality improvement programmes (e.g. NHS Impact), and PSIRF/incident investigation
- A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
- IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.
- Ability to manage and comply with sensitive information under tight timescales with a proportionate approach.
- Proven leadership skills, including networking skills.
Safety and Quality
Essential
- Knowledge of key local and national health policy and clinical governance systems.
- Ability to identify available data sources to support the detection and analysis of concerns and to recognise gaps in available knowledge.
- Ability to identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues.
- Demonstrates a commitment to and focus on quality.
- Promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Uses evidence to make improvements.
Person Specification
Communication and teamwork
Essential
- Good working relationships and credibility with professional colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
Personal qualities and behavioural attributes
Essential
- Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Performance
Essential
- Full registration and license to practise with the GMC or GDC Be practicing at a Consultant, Specialist or Specialty Doctor level
- Success in a previous management role (Divisional / Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director, Clinical Lead or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of professional and occupational regulation (GMC Good Medical Practice 2024; MHPS), NHS quality improvement programmes (e.g. NHS Impact), and PSIRF/incident investigation
- A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
- IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.
- Ability to manage and comply with sensitive information under tight timescales with a proportionate approach.
- Proven leadership skills, including networking skills.
Safety and Quality
Essential
- Knowledge of key local and national health policy and clinical governance systems.
- Ability to identify available data sources to support the detection and analysis of concerns and to recognise gaps in available knowledge.
- Ability to identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues.
- Demonstrates a commitment to and focus on quality.
- Promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Uses evidence to make improvements.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
