JOB DESCRIPTION. Medical Director

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Accountable to: Deputy Medical Director Medical Director 1. Purpose of Role The Deputy Medical Director will provide support to the Medical Director in delivering the principle responsibilities of that role. The post holder will deputise for, and be accountable to, the Medical Director for the successful delivery of the principal responsibilities in these areas within the wider remit of the Medical Director. Specifically, the post holder will deputise for the Medical Director at key meetings when he is unable to attend, e.g. Trust Board, Governance and Assurance Committee and Executive Management Team/Board meetings. The Deputy Medical Director will play a key role in the Medical Director s Advisory Group in setting the medical strategies for the organisation and providing close advice and support to the Medical Director. Team working is a key requirement of this post. 2. Key Working Relationships Medical Director and the Medical Director s Advisory Group. Clinical Directors. Chief Operating Officer. Royal Colleges The General Medical Council. NCAS Care Quality Commission. University of Exeter Medical School PenCLARHRC Joint Strategy Group 3. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate role model behaviour in line with the Trust values and NHS constitution. Provide professional leadership to all medical staff on standards of practice, performance and associated professional matters through the promotion and development of the highest standards of quality and patient safety, team working, and a culture in which clinical excellence will flourish. Page 1 of 7

2 Lead specific Care Quality Commission outcomes as well as corporate. Be responsible for medical leadership and engagement in relation to mortality review. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust s strategy and clinical developments to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care. Work with the Medical Director and others in all aspects of Quality and Safety agenda. Ensure serious incidents are managed in a timely fashion, are investigated thoroughly and lessons are learnt to ensure incidents are not repeated. With the Medical Director and the Clinical Directors provide the professional medical leadership for the organisation. Advise the Medical Director on any matters of clinical practice, accreditation standards, medical staffing issues or investment of resources that may influence the Trust s ability to meet its strategic and operational goals or that may affect quality and patient safety issues. Any other duties required by the Medical Director, or on behalf of the Trust Board. To provide managerial and professional leadership for our quality improvement posts (S.I. Lead, Complaints Lead, Audit Lead, Mortality Lead). Ensure that medical staff undertake their duties in line with statutory and mandatory training requirements for doctors. Ensure in conjunction with the Post Graduate Dean/Directors of Post Graduate Medical Education that postgraduate training for trainee medical staff is delivered in accordance with the Learning and Development Agreement. Ensure that the Trust meets all its obligations for the training and education of its medical staff, and complies with Royal College and NHS guidance, regulations and recommendations to provide high quality. 3.1 Corporate Responsibilities Contribute to the overall corporate management of the Trust with specific responsibility for medical advice in relation to operational issues. Buy into trust values; live them and be seen to live them. Demonstrate role model behaviour in line with the Trust values and NHS constitution. Provide visible leadership where necessary when patient stories attract widespread media attention. Work effectively with the Trust s communications team to develop effective messages for the public and on appropriate occasions act as the spokesperson for the Trust. Demonstrate personal leadership in the delivery and continuous improvement of high quality, safe and efficient care. Page 2 of 7

3 Represent the Trust in health economy and other forums, as directed by the Medical Director to develop and maintain productive relationships with all external partners and key stakeholders. Provide appropriate information to enable the Trust Board to fulfil its purpose, particularly in respect of its duties on governance and performance monitoring. Maintain effective communications with other Executive Directors in order to ensure an integrated approach to the delivery of operations. Take part in the Executive on call rota. 4. NHS Standards of Business Conduct and Professional Registration All employees must abide by the guidance set out in the NHS Code of Conduct and Standard Business Conduct for NHS Staff (HSG 93/5), as amended or replaced from time to time. Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers. All clinical professionally regulated staff must abide by the codes of conduct issued by their respective regulatory bodies (e.g. NMC, GMC, HPC) and ensure that they maintain updated registration as required by the role. 5. Living our Values every day All staff are expected to strive to make the Trust values what we do to inspire, develop and support everyone to live our values for every patient and every colleague, every day. Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Care + Compassion Trust + Respect Working Together Pride + Achievement Inspiration + Innovation These values are about us all helping each other to deliver great patient experience more consistently involving people who use our services, their families, carers, staff and partners in continuing to improve the experience people have using and delivering our services 6. Health and Safety Each staff member has the responsibility to take care of their own personal safety and others whilst at work. In addition, no person shall interfere with, or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare 7. Infection Prevention and Decontamination of Equipment Each staff member has the responsibility to adhere to Trust and Departmental Infection Prevention Policies, including policies for the cleaning and decontamination of equipment, in order to protect their own health and that of other employees, visitors and patients. 8. Child Protection/Safeguarding Page 3 of 7

4 Each staff member providing services to patients and children has the responsibility to adhere to Trust and Departmental Child Protection and Safeguarding policies including employment checks. 9. Confidentiality Each employee of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust must treat all information, particularly clinical and management information, as confidential. Any employee who wilfully disregards Trust and Departmental policies may be liable to serious disciplinary action including dismissal. Page 4 of 7

5 Person Specification: Deputy Medical Director Headings Essential Desirable Qualifications training required Unblemished registration with GMC. Qualified Medical professional. Undertaken a senior leadership development programme. Postgraduate degree or training. Previous or relevant experience necessary Established and experienced consultant in an acute Trust with significant leadership experience. Able to enthuse, lead and motivate others. In depth understanding of acute clinical services. Experience of service innovation and development. Decisive leader, capable and committed to translating policy and analysis into practical actions. Significant organisational change experience/managing difficult and complex change. Innovative, with strong service focussed approach. A track record of achievement in:- - Introducing robust systems and processes, and - Facilitation of groups and teamwork Undertaking sensitive negotiations. A good understanding of national targets. Developing an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change and improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies. Experience of organisational development and culture change programmes. Experience of working with external partners to design and implement strategic change. A track record of achievement in:- - Effective performance management Skills Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills. Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. Ability to think and act strategically and Knowledge and experience of clinical service delivery in a nonacute setting. Page 5 of 7

6 Headings Essential Desirable to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wider audience. Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Successful team leadership/motivation and development of others. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of revalidation. Financial awareness and drive for productivity and efficiency. Enthusiasm for, and ability to, lead the Trust s research agenda Intellectual flexibility, including the ability to understand both operational detail and wider strategic visions, and to articulate these to others; and the ability to cope with ambiguity and perform through uncertainty. Excellent political skills and awareness, with the ability to understand the wider interest groups and stakeholders and to be able to work sensitively to overcome difficulties and manage conflicts. High level of managerial competency, including ability to manage and lead a complex and dynamic professional team. Aptitudes Can demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust. Role model behaviour and inclusive leadership style. An energetic motivator of people with a commitment to improving patient safety and patient experience. Drive for improvement with the proven ability to set and meet ambitious targets and monitor performance against targets. Personal commitment to an open inclusive leadership style. Understanding that quality and efficiency must be in balance. Page 6 of 7

7 Headings Essential Desirable Sets high standards and expectations and willing to support staff to achieve these and take action where standards are compromised. Living the Trust values: Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Care + Compassion Trust + Respect Working Together Pride + Achievement Inspiration + Innovation Page 7 of 7