Job summary
Stakeholder Panel to take place w/c 7th November, interviews on 16th November
Clinical Director, Children and Young People's Services (Medical & Dental Consultant Grade or Band 8d dependent on professional registered qualification)
Full-time with negotiated split between clinical leadership & clinical duties
We are recruiting a Clinical Director for the innovative services we deliver for parents, carers, babies, children, young people & families across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough & Waveney. Rated "Outstanding" by CQC with annual budget of £139 million, the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better. This is a new post to bolster clinical leadership across the Trust & drive service improvement.
It's an exciting time for community services & our passionate staff are ambitious for the future. If you're a practising clinician (Doctor, Nurse, AHP or Psychological Professional), excel at delivering collaborative & compassionate leadership, & enjoy working in a complex environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This post has been created to increase clinical leadership in the Trust & support our exciting programme of service redesign & improvement. Depending on the background of the successful applicant, the Trust will consider arrangements for clinical practice to complement the clinical leadership aspects.
Visits are welcome by appointment by contacting us on the number shown.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Director will work in partnership with the Director of Children and Young People's Services to take joint accountability for the management, leadership and outcomes of the children and young people services Trust wide.
The role will take responsibility for the strategic development of clinical services and models within the Trust and with partner organisations. They will provide clinical and professional leadership and ensure robust systems of clinical governance are in place in all services ensuring that all clinicians are aligned with the Trust's objectives and are working in effective multi- disciplinary/ multi-professional/agency teams.
Provide clinical leadership within all services in the Children and Young People's division including the provision of clinical leadership and direction to clinical leaders (medical, nursing, AHP and Psychological Professions)
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Director will work in partnership with the Director of Children and Young Peoples Services to take joint accountability for the management, leadership and outcomes of the children and young people services Trust wide.
The role will take responsibility for the strategic development of clinical services and models within the Trust and with partner organisations. They will provide clinical and professional leadership and ensure robust systems of clinical governance are in place in all services ensuring that all clinicians are aligned with the Trusts objectives and are working in effective multi- disciplinary/ multi-professional/agency teams.
Consistent with the portfolio of services (which includes universal, targeted and specialist community health, nursing, paediatrics, therapies and mental health services), we are seeking a Consultant Paediatrician, Consultant Psychiatrist or Consultant level clinician from Nursing, Allied Health Professions or Psychological Professions to provide clinical oversight and leadership across a multi-disciplinary workforce.
For more details please see attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Director will work in partnership with the Director of Children and Young Peoples Services to take joint accountability for the management, leadership and outcomes of the children and young people services Trust wide.
The role will take responsibility for the strategic development of clinical services and models within the Trust and with partner organisations. They will provide clinical and professional leadership and ensure robust systems of clinical governance are in place in all services ensuring that all clinicians are aligned with the Trusts objectives and are working in effective multi- disciplinary/ multi-professional/agency teams.
Consistent with the portfolio of services (which includes universal, targeted and specialist community health, nursing, paediatrics, therapies and mental health services), we are seeking a Consultant Paediatrician, Consultant Psychiatrist or Consultant level clinician from Nursing, Allied Health Professions or Psychological Professions to provide clinical oversight and leadership across a multi-disciplinary workforce.
For more details please see attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post Graduate degree award in relevant subject
- Registration as one of the approved professionals with appropriate regulating body
Desirable
- Additional training or continuing professional development relevant to the role
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically within NHS Children & Young People's Services
- Experience of leading clinical services
Desirable
- Experience of working across a range of Children & Young People's services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence-based practice for children, young people and families
- Evidence of service and care pathway redesign and transformation
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post Graduate degree award in relevant subject
- Registration as one of the approved professionals with appropriate regulating body
Desirable
- Additional training or continuing professional development relevant to the role
- Management/Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically within NHS Children & Young People's Services
- Experience of leading clinical services
Desirable
- Experience of working across a range of Children & Young People's services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence-based practice for children, young people and families
- Evidence of service and care pathway redesign and transformation
Desirable
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).
