Deputy Medical Director

Job summary

Clinical Leadership Opportunity Deputy Medical Director  Surgical Centre, Portsmouth & PPG Southampton Practice Plus Group invites applications for a Deputy Medical Director role within our Surgical Centre in Portsmouth and PPG Southampton. This is a unique chance to join the senior management team (SMT) and help shape the clinical strategy across two dynamic sites.   You will work closely with the Medical Director for South Coast Hospital, Justin Vale, to lead service transformation, enhance clinical standards, and develop the medical workforce. As a key member of the SMT, you will influence operational, financial, and cultural performance, ensuring outstanding patient care and professional practice.   Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the leadership role, with additional clinical duties to reach 45 days (FTE or 80%).   Join us to make a real impact on patient care and the future of surgical services in the South Coast region.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will support Justin to provide highly visible and inspiring clinical leadership for all staff throughout Practice Plus Group, championing a professional and open culture which empowers staff to consistently deliver high quality care with compassion. Supporting a multi-skilled, multi-disciplined and diverse clinical workforce to work as a cohesive operational group delivering first class treatments to patients.  You will be a key member of the senior management team of the Hospital and will provide the medical leadership delivering safe, efficient and reliable patient care to ensure that the standards set out within the contract are achieved and that the operational team works towards continuous quality improvement.    Key Responsibilities: Deliver clinical leadership and governance, chairing quality and governance meetings. Lead multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based, patient-centered care. Drive service development and integration between Portsmouth and Southampton sites. Oversee risk management, clinical standards compliance, and staff performance. Support private patient pathway growth and contribute to commercial success.

About us

An unfaltering dedication to quality is something you are very proud of; like us, you constantly strive to do things better for your patients, as well as: 

• On the GMC Specialist Register
• Minimum of 5 years Consultant experience or equivalent practice.
• Previous management experience in the private sector or NHS. 
•  Ability to command respect across clinical teams and work effectively across multiple sites.
•  Commitment to clinical excellence, governance, and service innovation.

  Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking clinical leadership team driving excellence across Portsmouth and Southampton. If you have any questions contact Kerry.Mills@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leadership Opportunity Deputy Medical Director  Surgical Centre, Portsmouth & PPG Southampton Practice Plus Group invites applications for a Deputy Medical Director role within our Surgical Centre in Portsmouth and PPG Southampton. This is a unique chance to join the senior management team (SMT) and help shape the clinical strategy across two dynamic sites.   You will work closely with the Medical Director for South Coast Hospital, Justin Vale, to lead service transformation, enhance clinical standards, and develop the medical workforce. As a key member of the SMT, you will influence operational, financial, and cultural performance, ensuring outstanding patient care and professional practice.   Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the leadership role, with additional clinical duties to reach 45 days (FTE or 80%).   Join us to make a real impact on patient care and the future of surgical services in the South Coast region.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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).