Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior, values-led doctor to take on a pivotal leadership role within NELFT. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officers, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for medical professional standards -- including appraisal, revalidation, and the fair and compassionate application of Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS).
Main duties of the job
As Responsible Officer, you will ensure robust systems for governance and medical revalidation, while creating a supportive culture that enables every doctor to thrive. You will also have the opportunity to design and implement new approaches to appraisal quality assurance, appraiser training, and peer support across the Trust.
About us
We are seeking a mature and reflective doctor (Consultant, Specialty and Specialist (SAS) Grade Doctor or General Practitioner) with strong professional integrity, leadership skills, and a commitment to our Trust values: We are kind; We are respectful; We work together with our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
For an informal conversation please contact:
- Chief Medical Officer: Dr Helene Brown - Helene.Brown2@nelft.nhs.ukAssistant: Francesca.Hayward@nelft.nhs.uk
- Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Mental Health (adult): Dr Sarah Dracass - Sarah.Dracass@nelft.nhs.ukAssistant: Zeeshan.Nasir@nelft.nhs.uk
- Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Babies, Children & Young People: Dr Manjari Tanwar - Manjari.Tanwar@nelft.nhs.ukAssistant: Francesca.Hayward@nelft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
For an informal conversation please contact:
- Chief Medical Officer: Dr Helene Brown - Helene.Brown2@nelft.nhs.ukAssistant: Francesca.Hayward@nelft.nhs.uk
- Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Mental Health (adult): Dr Sarah Dracass - Sarah.Dracass@nelft.nhs.ukAssistant: Zeeshan.Nasir@nelft.nhs.uk
- Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Babies, Children & Young People: Dr Manjari Tanwar - Manjari.Tanwar@nelft.nhs.ukAssistant: Francesca.Hayward@nelft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant, Specialty or Specialist (SAS) Grade Doctor or General Practitioner
- Be a GMC licensed medical practitioner for more than 5 years in the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Personal Appraisals x 5
- Have been revalidated at least once
- Management/leadership experience in the NHS
- Excellent understanding of good governance regarding Professional Standards, Revalidation and Appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS strategic and clinical priorities
- Awareness and understanding of the Role of the Responsible Officer
- Awareness and understanding of Maintaining High Professional Standards
- Working knowledge and experienced in the use of Quality Improvement in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant, Specialty or Specialist (SAS) Grade Doctor or General Practitioner
- Be a GMC licensed medical practitioner for more than 5 years in the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Personal Appraisals x 5
- Have been revalidated at least once
- Management/leadership experience in the NHS
- Excellent understanding of good governance regarding Professional Standards, Revalidation and Appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS strategic and clinical priorities
- Awareness and understanding of the Role of the Responsible Officer
- Awareness and understanding of Maintaining High Professional Standards
- Working knowledge and experienced in the use of Quality Improvement in practice
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).
