Job summary
EKHUFT is committed to continually improving the outcomes for our population, ensuring that all who use our services are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed delivering the most efficient, safe and effective hospital services, through engagement with our staff and through collaborative working with partners across the integrated health and care system.
Each Care Group is led and overseen by a Managing Director reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.Each Care Group will oversee a range of services and have a clear leadership structure working to the Managing Director. The senior leadership team for each of the Care Groups are also responsible for the day to day running of each of the hospitals, Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother, Margate, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford and Kent and Canterbury, Canterbury. The Care Groups work collaboratively across the Trust and the local and sector systems for the purposes for continually improving the care for our patients and those who use the service. The detail of each Care Group is given in the attached appendix
Main duties of the job
The predominant responsibilities of the role will be to lead the development of the East Kent Care Group, ensuring that the intended outcomes for quality, performance, finance, workforce, transformation and collaborative system working are delivered. Medical Directors will also hold responsibility for an element of the Chief Medical Officer's portfolio which will be agreed as a member of the Chief Medical Officer's team.
10 Programmed Activities, of which 8 sessions/PAs per week will be for the Medical Director role and at least 2 of which will be clinical sessions in base specialty.
Role participates in Medical Director on call rota
We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can keep the perfect fit.
We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job description and person specification please see attached the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job description and person specification please see attached the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with LtP Post graduate qualification in relevant specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of leadership development
- Minimum 3 years experience in senior medical leadership roles
- Experience in managing concerns relating to doctors practice
Desirable
- FMLM fellowship or other Medical Leadership Qualification
- Case Manager Training
- Clinical or Deputy Medical Director experience
Skills and experience
Essential
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
- Demonstrable evidence of preparing and leading change management programmes and proven record of successful delivery
- Have demonstrated strong and inspirational clinical leadership
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of current medical policies such as appraisal and revalidation and job planning
Desirable
- Training in / understanding of quality improvement methodology
- Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes
Clinical governance
Essential
- Good understanding and demonstrable experience of working within clinical governance frameworks
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Possess excellent communications skills with the ability to be clear and persuasive in speech and writing
- Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations
- Well-organised and able to work to deadlines
- Determination to always achieve high standards and constantly strive to deliver improvements in patient care within the framework of EKHUFT
- Be resilient, optimistic, and have emotional intelligence
Other requirements
Essential
- Seek to tackle health care inequality and diversity challenges in the NHS
- Ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and demonstrates a breath of leadership styles and approaches that fit with the values of EKHUFT
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with LtP Post graduate qualification in relevant specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of leadership development
- Minimum 3 years experience in senior medical leadership roles
- Experience in managing concerns relating to doctors practice
Desirable
- FMLM fellowship or other Medical Leadership Qualification
- Case Manager Training
- Clinical or Deputy Medical Director experience
Skills and experience
Essential
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
- Demonstrable evidence of preparing and leading change management programmes and proven record of successful delivery
- Have demonstrated strong and inspirational clinical leadership
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of current medical policies such as appraisal and revalidation and job planning
Desirable
- Training in / understanding of quality improvement methodology
- Extensive experience of leading and directing change in clinical practice with evidence of successful outcomes
Clinical governance
Essential
- Good understanding and demonstrable experience of working within clinical governance frameworks
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Possess excellent communications skills with the ability to be clear and persuasive in speech and writing
- Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations
- Well-organised and able to work to deadlines
- Determination to always achieve high standards and constantly strive to deliver improvements in patient care within the framework of EKHUFT
- Be resilient, optimistic, and have emotional intelligence
Other requirements
Essential
- Seek to tackle health care inequality and diversity challenges in the NHS
- Ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and demonstrates a breath of leadership styles and approaches that fit with the values of EKHUFT
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).
