Divisional Medical Director

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a new Divisional Medical Director for Mental Health to join the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Division of Southern Health.

The Divisional Medical Director provides medical leadership and strategic direction in Southern Health's largest division, and is part of a Divisional Leadership team committed to an open and collaborative culture in which staff are supported to meet the challenges of the current healthcare environment.

The post would suit an experienced psychiatrist looking for a leadership challenge and an appetite for transformation. Success in the role requires the ability to engage well with patients, staff and external stakeholders and an openness for change driven by clinical teams.

The successful candidate will be well-supported by the Divisional Clinical Director, as well as the Deputy CMO for Mental Health and the Trust CMO. The post is offered as a full-time role, with the balance of the full-time role given over to clinical practice within the Division's mental health services. Less than full-time positions will be considered.

The position is offered with a relocation allowance (where applicable) and a negotiable recruitment payment for candidates with the right leadership experience and qualities.

If you are interested in the post and would like an informal conversation, or to arrange a visit, please contact

Dr Riaz Dharamshi (Clinical Director Portsmouth and SE Hampshire and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Physical Health) on 07827 355440

Main duties of the job

To support good practice on equality, ethnic and cultural issues for staff, pa-tients and carers.

To ensure that there is full and accurate clinical advice from staff working in the service, providing professional advice on quality, performance and other issues as required.

To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and effective.

To be jointly responsible with the Divisional Management team, alongside the Executives, ensuring the delivery of a safe, responsive and effective clinical ser-vices. This currently includes all services as applicable either for mental health or physical health within the Division.

About us

Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?

Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?

We want to meet you!

Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.

Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.

Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:

Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.

Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.

Date posted

13 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-PSE-MED-020

Job locations

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General
Medical Council
To hold Approved Clinician status at
the point of taking up post
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist
Register or within 12 months of CCT at
time of interview.
Approved under section 12(2) of the
Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree e.g.
MD, PhD, MSc or other additional
clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

Previous Experience in a Medical Leadership
role.
Excellent knowledge in specialty .
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-
social perspective and wide medical
knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication
skills in English
Able to manage clinical complexity and
uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence
and experience including the contribution
of others
Able to meet duties under MHA and
MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and
sub-specialist
experience relevant to post
within NHS or
comparable service

Additional Criteria

Essential

Proven track record in clinical leadership
role in a multidisciplinary team,
ensuring high quality care and maintain
staff morale
Ability to use IT, including e-mail and
the internet
Ability to manage own time, workload
and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
as a consultant
Excellent written and oral communication
skills
Able to communicate effectively with
patients, carers and staff
Understanding of the management
skills required to function successfully
as a consultant

Desirable

Evidence of specific achievements
that demonstrate leadership
skills
Additional Clinical Qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General
Medical Council
To hold Approved Clinician status at
the point of taking up post
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist
Register or within 12 months of CCT at
time of interview.
Approved under section 12(2) of the
Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree e.g.
MD, PhD, MSc or other additional
clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

Previous Experience in a Medical Leadership
role.
Excellent knowledge in specialty .
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-
social perspective and wide medical
knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication
skills in English
Able to manage clinical complexity and
uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence
and experience including the contribution
of others
Able to meet duties under MHA and
MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and
sub-specialist
experience relevant to post
within NHS or
comparable service

Additional Criteria

Essential

Proven track record in clinical leadership
role in a multidisciplinary team,
ensuring high quality care and maintain
staff morale
Ability to use IT, including e-mail and
the internet
Ability to manage own time, workload
and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
as a consultant
Excellent written and oral communication
skills
Able to communicate effectively with
patients, carers and staff
Understanding of the management
skills required to function successfully
as a consultant

Desirable

Evidence of specific achievements
that demonstrate leadership
skills
Additional Clinical Qualification

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.