Job summary
Pennine Care NHS FT has redesigned its senior leadership structure to strengthen collective leadership. The collective model of leadership is now embedded throughout the Executive Team, the Networks and the Care Hubs. At a Network level, the leadership team comprises a Network Director of Transformation and Delivery, a Director of Quality, a Psychological Professionals director and the Network Associate Medical Director/Associate Chief Medical Officer (NAMD/ACMO). The NAMD/ACMO is a senior role reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and plays a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values.
Main duties of the job
The NAMD/ACMO will be an integral part of the Trust's Medical Senior Leadership Team (SLT) team and support Clinical Directors (direct reports), engaging in key regional and local forums supporting other members of the triumvirate. The NAMD/ACMO will be accountable for the development of service strategies, consistency in standards across the trust, lead specific service transformations, promote clinical leadership, work with members of the SLT to implement the Medical Workforce Strategy, educational objectives, as well as embed principles of QI and EDI thorough all work within the trust.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pennine Care NHS FT has redesigned its senior leadership structure to strengthen collective leadership. The collective model of leadership is now embedded throughout the Executive Team, the Networks and the Care Hubs. At a Network level, the leadership team comprises a Network Director of Transformation and Delivery, a Director of Quality, a Psychological Professionals director and the Network Associate Medical Director/Associate Chief Medical Officer (NAMD/ACMO). The NAMD/ACMO is a senior role reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and plays a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values. The role of NAMD/ACMO for the Mental Health Network has recently become vacant.The NAMD/ACMO will work in partnership in the Network Leadership team to lead the Network and ensure delivery of its performance, financial, quality and governance requirements. The Network leadership team will also be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous learning and improvement to deliver high quality patient care and ensure effective use of resources.The NAMD/ACMO will be an integral part of the Trusts Medical Senior Leadership Team (SLT) team and support Clinical Directors (direct reports), engaging in key regional and local forums supporting other members of the triumvirate. The NAMD/ACMO will be accountable for the development of service strategies, consistency in standards across the trust, lead specific service transformations, promote clinical leadership, work with members of the SLT to implement the Medical Workforce Strategy, educational objectives, as well as embed principles of QI and EDI thorough all work within the trust.You will be a highly visible, proactive and compassionate clinical leader with senior management/professional leadership experience. Acting as a role model and clinical resource, you will ensure the sustained delivery of high standards of medical care and service delivery and have service user and carer Involvement at the heart of everything you do.You will have an expert knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and a proven record in improving patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness.This is an excellent opportunity to bring your leadership experience to a value-based organisation with big ambitions for those we serve.The post holder will also hold a clinical post within the organisation (or be applying for one), which will be agreed depending on service needs and the postholders clinical field. As an example, for a full-time candidate it would be envisaged that the role would comprise a 7PA clinical job with 3 dedicated PAs for leadership work plus a responsibility payment of £22,500. For less than full time applicants specifics would be negotiated with the EMD/CMO. The job plan for the role will be discussed directly with those interested but for discussion about how this can be worked, please contact Simon Sandhu as below.The role will be based in one of our existing Trust locations within the existing Trust footprint. Applications are welcome from both external medical staff and those across the whole Trust footprint.If this role sounds exciting to you and you have the skills and experience described as well as sharing our values then we would welcome your application. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact Simon Sandhu on simon.sandhu@nhs.net or 0161 716 3025 (PA, Somia Hussain) to book a mutually convenient time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pennine Care NHS FT has redesigned its senior leadership structure to strengthen collective leadership. The collective model of leadership is now embedded throughout the Executive Team, the Networks and the Care Hubs. At a Network level, the leadership team comprises a Network Director of Transformation and Delivery, a Director of Quality, a Psychological Professionals director and the Network Associate Medical Director/Associate Chief Medical Officer (NAMD/ACMO). The NAMD/ACMO is a senior role reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and plays a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values. The role of NAMD/ACMO for the Mental Health Network has recently become vacant.The NAMD/ACMO will work in partnership in the Network Leadership team to lead the Network and ensure delivery of its performance, financial, quality and governance requirements. The Network leadership team will also be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous learning and improvement to deliver high quality patient care and ensure effective use of resources.The NAMD/ACMO will be an integral part of the Trusts Medical Senior Leadership Team (SLT) team and support Clinical Directors (direct reports), engaging in key regional and local forums supporting other members of the triumvirate. The NAMD/ACMO will be accountable for the development of service strategies, consistency in standards across the trust, lead specific service transformations, promote clinical leadership, work with members of the SLT to implement the Medical Workforce Strategy, educational objectives, as well as embed principles of QI and EDI thorough all work within the trust.You will be a highly visible, proactive and compassionate clinical leader with senior management/professional leadership experience. Acting as a role model and clinical resource, you will ensure the sustained delivery of high standards of medical care and service delivery and have service user and carer Involvement at the heart of everything you do.You will have an expert knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and a proven record in improving patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness.This is an excellent opportunity to bring your leadership experience to a value-based organisation with big ambitions for those we serve.The post holder will also hold a clinical post within the organisation (or be applying for one), which will be agreed depending on service needs and the postholders clinical field. As an example, for a full-time candidate it would be envisaged that the role would comprise a 7PA clinical job with 3 dedicated PAs for leadership work plus a responsibility payment of £22,500. For less than full time applicants specifics would be negotiated with the EMD/CMO. The job plan for the role will be discussed directly with those interested but for discussion about how this can be worked, please contact Simon Sandhu as below.The role will be based in one of our existing Trust locations within the existing Trust footprint. Applications are welcome from both external medical staff and those across the whole Trust footprint.If this role sounds exciting to you and you have the skills and experience described as well as sharing our values then we would welcome your application. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact Simon Sandhu on simon.sandhu@nhs.net or 0161 716 3025 (PA, Somia Hussain) to book a mutually convenient time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Registered with GMC and on the Specialist Register
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Complete record of continuous professional development
- Recognised management qualification or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant track record of employment at substantive consultant level, working in a mental health provider
- Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
- Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles
- Evidence of leading service change with Consultant colleagues
- Senior management experience
Desirable
- Track record of working within GM ICB or involvement in commissioning discussions etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current health agenda
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
- Sound knowledge of QI, EDI, Patient Safety and educational landscape
- Understanding of medical recruitment and training matters
- An understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to the overall Trust agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience of policy development at national level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Registered with GMC and on the Specialist Register
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Complete record of continuous professional development
- Recognised management qualification or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant track record of employment at substantive consultant level, working in a mental health provider
- Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
- Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles
- Evidence of leading service change with Consultant colleagues
- Senior management experience
Desirable
- Track record of working within GM ICB or involvement in commissioning discussions etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current health agenda
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
- Sound knowledge of QI, EDI, Patient Safety and educational landscape
- Understanding of medical recruitment and training matters
- An understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to the overall Trust agenda
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience of policy development at national level
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).
