Deputy Director for Medical Service Group

Job summary

The Deputy Service Group Director for the Medicine Service will support the Director in their role on the delivery of the Trusts operational and clinical service delivery objectives, teams, clinical groups and across the Somerset system.

The post holder will support and act as the deputy for the Director at Trust Board, Executive Team and other senior levels as well as for the areas of responsibility specifically encompassed in this role portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities.

To work in collaboration with and provide support to the Clinical Leads to drive change and modernisation ensuring the achievement of National, Trust and Group performance indicators and objectives.

1. To co-ordinate patient quality, safety and clinical effectiveness governance as well as risk management supported by the Associate Director for Patient Care.
2. To be responsible for the operational day to day running of the Group, working in collaboration with the Associate Medical Director (AMD), Group Director and Associate Director for Patient Care.
3. Responsible for coordinating the Group Strategic Business Plan, identifying business opportunities and supporting Service Managers with business planning and change management initiatives.
4. To provide strong, clear leadership and operational management in the business aspects of the Group to achieve a fully integrated approach to delivering high quality, adaptable, patient led services.
5. To lead the monitoring/improvements of operational performance targets within the Group.
6. To analyse data and soft intelligence, form judgments around service performance and implement appropriate action.
7. To build effective working relationships with key partners including the public, primary care providers and clinical commissioning groups to maximise the opportunity for partnership working and effective seamless service delivery across the Group, ensuring clinical teams are involved in all decisions around their services.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.