Job summary
Chief Medical Officer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Remuneration - VSM (Competitive)
This is a major opportunity for an inspirational and motivated medical leader to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) and support our commitment to the ongoing provision of outstanding care to all patients within both the Acute Trust and the Community setting.
As our Chief Medical Officer (CMO) you will work closely with other WHCT Board colleagues, as well as with the wider Group Executive team. You will also work alongside the other CMOs and clinical leaders in the Black Country Provider Collaborative and the Black Country ICS, helping toimprove the health outcomes for local people and making the Black Country a healthier place with healthier people and healthier futures.
'Please be advised, applications are by CV and Covering Letter, full details of how to apply are included in the Candidate Information Pack.
To request a copy of the Candidate Information Pack please email: enquiries@finegreen.co.uk
Main duties of the job
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has an important and visible role within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust supporting delivery against our strategic objectives by providing professional leadership of the Trust's medical staff and ensuring that the Trust provides safe, high quality, clinically effective and sustainable care.
Building on our quality improvement journey and working with other Executive Directors the post holder will ensure that the development of our medical workforce supports the delivery of a clinically led, engaged and empowered organisation. The CMO will support and develop the Trust's senior medical leaders (Deputy Chief Medical Officers, Divisional Directors and Clinical Directors) to lead their teams effectively.
In conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, the post holder will ensure that the Trust provides the highest standards of clinical care, meets the expectations of inspectors, regulators and other stakeholders and can demonstrate high standards of clinical effectiveness.
To take lead executive role in setting and delivering the Trust's future clinical strategy and will advise the Trust Board (Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and the other Directors) on professional medical matters from a local, regional and national perspective, working with the Chief People Officer.
To act as the Trust's Caldicott Guardian working closely with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)
About us
WHT is an integrated provider of acute and community services for Walsall's diverse population of around 284,000 people. Our main site, Manor Hospital, resides in the heart of the town and as a District General Hospital, we primarily serve the immediate population of Walsall, with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at neighbouring Trusts. This includes The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, with whom we have developed a Group structure under a shared Chief Executive, Chair and Group leadership team.
As a Group we have launched our vision for the future, with four strategic aims, referred to as the four Cs. Everything we do across both organisations should contribute towards achieving goals within at least one of these priority areas. The four Cs are:
Care; Colleagues; Collaboration; Communities
The four Cs are also aligned to our overall vision which is to 'To deliver exceptional care together to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities'. Our vision is more than a few words - it reflects our aspirations, helps to guide our planning, support our decision making, prioritise our resources and attract new colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership
Provide inspirational and highly visible leadership to medical staff across hospital and community services to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of care to our patients.
Service Strategy
Working with Chief Strategy Officer, lead the development of the Trusts clinical strategy that ensures safe and sustainable services.
Quality, Safety and Best Practice
Establish and maintain a strong safety culture focussed on continuous improvement of the quality of care we provide amongst the Trusts medical staff.
Medical Workforce Development
To act as the Responsible Officer for the Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of CMO Roles and Responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership
Provide inspirational and highly visible leadership to medical staff across hospital and community services to ensure the delivery of the highest standards of care to our patients.
Service Strategy
Working with Chief Strategy Officer, lead the development of the Trusts clinical strategy that ensures safe and sustainable services.
Quality, Safety and Best Practice
Establish and maintain a strong safety culture focussed on continuous improvement of the quality of care we provide amongst the Trusts medical staff.
Medical Workforce Development
To act as the Responsible Officer for the Trust.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of CMO Roles and Responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qaulification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Post-Graduate qualification(s)
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of strategic development, planning and delivery or support of clinical and digital service improvement
- Experience of leading job planning, appraisal, and medical governance
- Commitment to managing self, personal and professional development, and reflection.
- Evidence of having led change and improvement projects that improved clinical care at scale.
Desirable
- Experience in a senior medical clinical leadership role within an acute hospital.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate commitment to patients and improving clinical care
- Ability to ensure the Board prioritises quality and safety, potentially in a constrained financial environment.
- Knowledge of the clinical and corporate governance frameworks
- Knowledge of the professional, educational, and statutory requirements of medical staff
Person Specification
Qaulification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Post-Graduate qualification(s)
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of strategic development, planning and delivery or support of clinical and digital service improvement
- Experience of leading job planning, appraisal, and medical governance
- Commitment to managing self, personal and professional development, and reflection.
- Evidence of having led change and improvement projects that improved clinical care at scale.
Desirable
- Experience in a senior medical clinical leadership role within an acute hospital.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate commitment to patients and improving clinical care
- Ability to ensure the Board prioritises quality and safety, potentially in a constrained financial environment.
- Knowledge of the clinical and corporate governance frameworks
- Knowledge of the professional, educational, and statutory requirements of medical staff
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).
