Job summary
This is an exciting role within a successful integrated care system. Leading our clinicians with our Chief Nursing Officer, supporting our digital and research programmes, building the workforce for the future, our new CMO will have a keen interest in improvement and modernisation of clinical services.
BLMK ICB is working with the Institute of Health Improvement to grow and build our system's services to residents based on reducing health inequalities. We are proud of our diverse community and our CMO will continue to build on the work already started to ensure services meet the needs of people who live in BLMK. Working with our local authority, VCSE and other partners, the ICB is focussing on building services that support our residents to thrive and to reduce years lived in ill health.
BLMK ICB hosts specialised commissioning for the East of England, our CMO will be linked to that team, ensuring specialised services for our residents grow.
We expect that our CMO will want to continue clinical practice and are happy to discuss how this can be accommodated.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is the executive lead for the ICB for the medical profession. Working collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the CMO role will create an exciting and innovative space for all our health professionals to thrive in.
BLMK ICB has set out an ambitious approach to joint working with partners to reduce the inequalities experienced by our residents and improve the health and care they receive.
The CMO will support the development and delivery of the long-term plan of the Integrated Care Board (ICB), using innovation and continuous improvement working with the CNO and the Institute for Health Improvement. They will ensure our health services strategy reflects and integrates with the strategies of all relevant partner organisations of the ICB. They will ensure the clinical opportunities of the delegation of specialised services commissioning to ICBs (hosted for East region ICBs by BLMK) are realised for our population.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be a currently registered and licensed medical practitioner with the regulatory body (GMC), or to have a clear pathway to achievement of the same (if not currently working in the United Kingdom).
- Further qualification of management, leadership, or research
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of board or system level leadership - in primary or secondary care- in health care is essential.
- Substantial experience of providing board level and/or system leadership within a regulatory environment and across complex systems with demonstrable impact and facilitating strategic partnerships working and alliances.
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with patients, families, or carers and/or with wider advocating agencies.
- Experience of managing relationships with the media and political stakeholders
- Experience of providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and professional development at a very senior level with demonstrable outcomes
- Extensive clinical experience gained as a General Practitioner or, Consultant, or equivalent
- Medical Management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the social determinants of public health
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are Well-Led
- Sound knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a corporate and/or system level.
- Knowledge of revalidation
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional communication skills which engender community confidence, strong collaborations, and partnership
- Strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint strategic plan and undertake problem resolution and action, articulating a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience. Analytical rigour and numeracy
- Highly sophisticated leadership and influencing skills; building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership, and system level
- Decisive leader, capable and committed to contributing to policy development and translating policy and analysis into practical actions
- High level of: Interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills (in challenging & sensitive situations). Prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. oAnalytic skills; and Communication skills - verbal, written, report writing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be a currently registered and licensed medical practitioner with the regulatory body (GMC), or to have a clear pathway to achievement of the same (if not currently working in the United Kingdom).
- Further qualification of management, leadership, or research
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of board or system level leadership - in primary or secondary care- in health care is essential.
- Substantial experience of providing board level and/or system leadership within a regulatory environment and across complex systems with demonstrable impact and facilitating strategic partnerships working and alliances.
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with patients, families, or carers and/or with wider advocating agencies.
- Experience of managing relationships with the media and political stakeholders
- Experience of providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and professional development at a very senior level with demonstrable outcomes
- Extensive clinical experience gained as a General Practitioner or, Consultant, or equivalent
- Medical Management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the social determinants of public health
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are Well-Led
- Sound knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a corporate and/or system level.
- Knowledge of revalidation
Skills
Essential
- Exceptional communication skills which engender community confidence, strong collaborations, and partnership
- Strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint strategic plan and undertake problem resolution and action, articulating a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience. Analytical rigour and numeracy
- Highly sophisticated leadership and influencing skills; building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership, and system level
- Decisive leader, capable and committed to contributing to policy development and translating policy and analysis into practical actions
- High level of: Interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills (in challenging & sensitive situations). Prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. oAnalytic skills; and Communication skills - verbal, written, report writing.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
