Job summary
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Deputy Medical Director who will provide strategic, visible, clinical and professional leadership to the BSOL Mental Health Provider Collaborative which went live on 1 April 2023.
Main duties of the job
In this role, the post-holder will work closely and collaboratively with other colleagues and partners in the BSOL system supporting the Executive Medical Director, Executive Director of Operations, Clinical Directors and other leaders within the Provider Collaborative. You will be expected to lead, inform and challenge practice across the BSOL Mental Health Provider Collaborative. You will champion new and innovative ways of working and provide leadership on the medical implications of service reconfiguration, clinical performance and conduct, medical education, research and development, senior doctor appraisal and revalidation across the sector. You will be actively challenging poor performance and provide remedial action plans as required and coaching direct reports, when applicable. You will also carry out audit, policy, service development and research activities and/or programmes and drive the collation of information for audits and inspections, CQC audits and other audits/inspection as required.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified and currently registered with the GMC as a Consultant
- Substantive experience as a Consultant psychiatrist
Desirable
- Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the conditions of employment and current workforce and education issues for medical staff.
- Experience of implementing change management, projects to develop or improve services.
- Extensive knowledge of legislative frameworks as pertains to our service user group.
- Expertise in governance, quality and safety agenda and commitment to the quality improvement agenda.
- Robust knowledge and understanding of governance.
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of delivering an effective and governing service as a senior clinician.
- Experience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members and actively managing poor performance.
- Experience of directly managing staff and budgets.
- Programme / Project management from planning to commissioning.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with an ability to liaise with people at all levels within and outside of the Trust.
- Leadership skills (and a willingness to develop further)
- IT literate
- Financial management skills (or willingness to train)
High level of written and communication skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and interpret complex written reports and policy documents, including the ability to evaluate the arguments.
- The ability to facilitate good communication and working relationships across the Trust and represent the Medical Director as and when appropriate.
- Proven presentation skills.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified and currently registered with the GMC as a Consultant
- Substantive experience as a Consultant psychiatrist
Desirable
- Masters Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- An excellent understanding of the conditions of employment and current workforce and education issues for medical staff.
- Experience of implementing change management, projects to develop or improve services.
- Extensive knowledge of legislative frameworks as pertains to our service user group.
- Expertise in governance, quality and safety agenda and commitment to the quality improvement agenda.
- Robust knowledge and understanding of governance.
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of delivering an effective and governing service as a senior clinician.
- Experience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members and actively managing poor performance.
- Experience of directly managing staff and budgets.
- Programme / Project management from planning to commissioning.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with an ability to liaise with people at all levels within and outside of the Trust.
- Leadership skills (and a willingness to develop further)
- IT literate
- Financial management skills (or willingness to train)
High level of written and communication skills
Essential
- Ability to understand and interpret complex written reports and policy documents, including the ability to evaluate the arguments.
- The ability to facilitate good communication and working relationships across the Trust and represent the Medical Director as and when appropriate.
- Proven presentation skills.
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).
