Job summary
SWASFT are recruiting for a substantive Deputy Medical Director for 1 day (2 programmed activities) per week. The Deputy Medical Director is a senior clinical role working as part of the Medical Director team and will deputise for the Medical Director(s) as needed internally and externally. The areas of work will be defined by mutual agreement and be heavily influenced by SWASFT's strategic plan and the directorate's associated objectives. Areas of responsibility will include, as a minimum:
- Events medical cover clinical leadership and governance
- Line management of Trust Event Doctors
- To be a Medical Director lead for an ICB area
Applicants must be in good standing with the General Medical Council on either the GP or specialist register and have significant evidence of clinical experience in the delivery of urgent and emergency care. Experience of medical or clinical leadership within the ambulance service or another NHS organisation and an understanding of ambulance service structure and function, including the relationship with the wider healthcare system, is critical.
Main duties of the job
- Lead through example, setting and maintaining high standards of clinicalleadership and as a professional role model in the service
- To support the Medial Directors and Executive Medical Director (EMD) to ensure that statutory and mandatory duties of the Trust are discharged according to theirareas of responsibility.
- To support the implementation of the Trust's strategic aims, particularly the elements that will benefit from medical input.
- To work collaboratively with the Executive MD and Medical Directorate to ensure that there is strong infrastructure of medical leadership and medical representation within the Trust, being mindful of succession planning, and ensuring the full spectrum of urgent, emergency, and critical care are represented.
- To promote a positive safety-focused culture, seeking assurances whereappropriate regarding the quality and safety of clinical care in the organization
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate medical qualification: MRCGP, FRCEM or equivalent
- Substantive consultant or GP equivalent role
- Current membership of the Performers List (which will include identification, registration and presence on the GP register of the General Medical Council) or on the specialist register for Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine or Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
- License to practice and be in good standing with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom
Desirable
- Diploma in Urgent Care or Immediate Medical Care
- Membership Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- Command training at operational, tactical and strategic levels
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant (over 5 years) clinical experience in the delivery of Urgent and Emergency Care
- Evidence of clinical supervision of both doctors in training and allied health care professionals
- Experience of medical or clinical leadership role within ambulance service or other NHS organisations
- Can demonstrate experience of clinical team leadership to a high level
Desirable
- Experience of providing welfare support
- Experience of major incident management in a real or exercise setting including MIMMS or HMIMMS plus SWASFT Medical Advisor training
- Experience of ambulance services in the NHS setting
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- An ability to work under pressure but to recognise personal limits and the limits of others
- Can demonstrate an ability to lead change through audit and research
Desirable
- Familiarity with front line Ambulance Equipment, HART and Critical Care resources
- Familiarity with other emergency services response arrangements
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate medical qualification: MRCGP, FRCEM or equivalent
- Substantive consultant or GP equivalent role
- Current membership of the Performers List (which will include identification, registration and presence on the GP register of the General Medical Council) or on the specialist register for Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine or Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
- License to practice and be in good standing with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom
Desirable
- Diploma in Urgent Care or Immediate Medical Care
- Membership Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- Command training at operational, tactical and strategic levels
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant (over 5 years) clinical experience in the delivery of Urgent and Emergency Care
- Evidence of clinical supervision of both doctors in training and allied health care professionals
- Experience of medical or clinical leadership role within ambulance service or other NHS organisations
- Can demonstrate experience of clinical team leadership to a high level
Desirable
- Experience of providing welfare support
- Experience of major incident management in a real or exercise setting including MIMMS or HMIMMS plus SWASFT Medical Advisor training
- Experience of ambulance services in the NHS setting
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- An ability to work under pressure but to recognise personal limits and the limits of others
- Can demonstrate an ability to lead change through audit and research
Desirable
- Familiarity with front line Ambulance Equipment, HART and Critical Care resources
- Familiarity with other emergency services response arrangements
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).
