Job summary
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, will support delivery of the CMO's extensive portfolio
This role includes, providing visible professional medical leadership across Sherwood Forest Hospitals, supporting Divisional Chairs, Triumvirates, and Heads of Service in promoting patient safety, experience, and quality, while ensuring effective use of limited resources.
It involves guiding the CMO's office in strategic and operational decisions, deputising at Board and sub-Board level, and chairing committees aligned with the CMO's portfolio and Trust's strategic direction.
Portfolio composition can be discussed post-appointment, depending on the candidate's experience and development needs. As the CMO's portfolio evolves, the successful candidate's responsibilities may also be adjusted.
The DCMO works closely with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Nurse to provide medical leadership supporting patient flow.
The role also acts as a key communication link between the CMO's office and the wider medical workforce, strengthening ties with the Chief Nurse's Office and portfolio.
It is expected the DCMO will represent SFH at various external events, supporting our involvement in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board and System.
The post holder must comply with the Department of Health's Code of Conduct for NHS Managers (October 2002) completing a fit and proper person assessment.
CVs will be accepted to suppliment your application, please email these to sfh-tr.medical.workforce@nhs.net once your application has been submitted.
Main duties of the job
Providing High Quality Patient Care
Medical Leadership
Clinical expertise and advice
Clinical Governance
Clinical Education and Development
Research and Development
SFH Digital Strategy
Operational Performance
Other Accountabilities:
- Support for robust consultant AAC appointment processes.
- To work with People Directorate Colleagues to ensure that case investigation under MHPS is robustly conducted and in line with appropriate policies.
- This portfolio will be flexible over time and accountabilities may change or be added to in accordance with the priorities of the DCMO, Chief Medical Officer and the Trust.
About us
Thank you for your interest in becoming Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Deputy Chief Medical Officer. As the new Chief Medical Officer at Sherwood, I see this as a key leadership position within the team.
You will play a vital role in shaping and improving our services to meet the needs of our local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Senior Substantive clinical leader with at least 5 years' clinical experience post CCT or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC without any conditions or restrictions on licence to practise
- Evidence of participation in annual appraisal and CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing leadership or managerial development
- Master's degree or equivalent in clinical leadership
- Membership of FMLM
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior clinical leadership at service or Divisional level within an acute Trust for at least 2 years
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working and evidence of leading such a team
- Experience of working with patient groups and wider external stakeholders
- Evidence of creditability and of being able to provide strong professional and clinical leadership
- Experience of job planning, medical appraisal, and the management of performance concerns
Desirable
- Involvement in initiatives at national and/or regional level
- Experience and knowledge of delivery of digital innovations
- Experience as Case Investigator or Case Manager
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Experience of managing patient complaints
Desirable
- Undertaken advanced communication course
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Experience of audit and audit tools
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information and develop and write Board reports
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Senior Substantive clinical leader with at least 5 years' clinical experience post CCT or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC without any conditions or restrictions on licence to practise
- Evidence of participation in annual appraisal and CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing leadership or managerial development
- Master's degree or equivalent in clinical leadership
- Membership of FMLM
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior clinical leadership at service or Divisional level within an acute Trust for at least 2 years
- Commitment to multi-disciplinary working and evidence of leading such a team
- Experience of working with patient groups and wider external stakeholders
- Evidence of creditability and of being able to provide strong professional and clinical leadership
- Experience of job planning, medical appraisal, and the management of performance concerns
Desirable
- Involvement in initiatives at national and/or regional level
- Experience and knowledge of delivery of digital innovations
- Experience as Case Investigator or Case Manager
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Experience of managing patient complaints
Desirable
- Undertaken advanced communication course
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Experience of audit and audit tools
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information and develop and write Board reports
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).
