Job summary
We are a forward-looking Trust and are looking to recruit someone who not only has impeccable clinical credentials in psychiatry, but someone who is strongly aligned with our vision and values. Equally important is that we need a person who will champion mental health, dementia, learning disability, and autism services to reduce health inequalities, and deliver better access, experience, and outcomes for the populations we serve.
We need a compassionate, inclusive and inspirational Chief Medical Officer, who will ensure that all of our highly valued workforce feels a true sense of belonging. Our teams need to be aligned and integrated - working together with integrity and mutual respect, to learn and get the best out of each other's skills and capabilities.
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Main duties of the job
As a Chief Officer of the Trust Board with accountability for delivering the Trust Strategy.
Functional leadership responsibility for: clinical quality (in conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer); clinical effectiveness and outcomes; medical leadership and education; pharmacy; research and innovation; Mental Health Act compliance.
To engage in the leadership of the wider health and care system.
The aim of this role is to be an effective Chief Officer; the responsibilities of which are laid out in the corporate responsibilities section. Chief Officers are expected to ensure effective leadership, professionalism, rigor and challenge on all aspects of Trust business.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a comprehensive and competitive employment package to ensure you benefit from the work you do. Working here you will not only become an integral part of delivering high-quality care but also become part of a friendly organisation that nurtures and encourages you to make the most of our progressive employment policies and excellent benefits.
Generous annual leave
Attractive NHS Pension Scheme
Relocation package (subject to approval)
Excellent maternity and paternity benefits
Cycle to work scheme and mileage
Access to employee assistance programme for your wellbeing
Lease car scheme
Free and subsidised parking at some sites
Excellent staff recognition awards
Long service awards
Range of staff discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer a comprehensive and competitive employment package to ensure you benefit from the work you do. Working here you will not only become an integral part of delivering high-quality care but also become part of a friendly organisation that nurtures and encourages you to make the most of our progressive employment policies and excellent benefits.
Generous annual leave
Attractive NHS Pension Scheme
Relocation package (subject to approval)
Excellent maternity and paternity benefits
Cycle to work scheme and mileage
Access to employee assistance programme for your wellbeing
Lease car scheme
Free and subsidised parking at some sites
Excellent staff recognition awards
Long service awards
Range of staff discounts for NHS staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent with extensive professional experience in a relevant field
- Registered psychiatrist with the General Medical Council
- Qualification or competence in leadership and management development
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Completed aspiring director programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience at a senior managerial level in a large complex organisation and at a system level
- Proven experience of leading service development or change management in a complex organisation
- Evidence of building successful relationships and partnerships with a wide range of key stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of working in a challenging financial and / or regulatory environment
- Experience in supporting income generation activities
- Experience of NHS / other public sector employer
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the culture, climate, and politics of the NHS and its partners
- Demonstration of delivering challenging performance goals and targets within a service
- Clear understanding of NHS regulatory framework and policy e.g. medical agency cap
- Demonstrate a knowledge of corporate strategy development particularly in competitive advantage, project and investment evaluation and organisational development
Desirable
- An understanding of the operation of Foundation Trusts
- Knowledge of the strategic issues facing Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent with extensive professional experience in a relevant field
- Registered psychiatrist with the General Medical Council
- Qualification or competence in leadership and management development
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Completed aspiring director programme
Experience
Essential
- Experience at a senior managerial level in a large complex organisation and at a system level
- Proven experience of leading service development or change management in a complex organisation
- Evidence of building successful relationships and partnerships with a wide range of key stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of working in a challenging financial and / or regulatory environment
- Experience in supporting income generation activities
- Experience of NHS / other public sector employer
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the culture, climate, and politics of the NHS and its partners
- Demonstration of delivering challenging performance goals and targets within a service
- Clear understanding of NHS regulatory framework and policy e.g. medical agency cap
- Demonstrate a knowledge of corporate strategy development particularly in competitive advantage, project and investment evaluation and organisational development
Desirable
- An understanding of the operation of Foundation Trusts
- Knowledge of the strategic issues facing Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism services
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).
