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Job summary

Main area
Executive
Grade
Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Number of PAs to be agreed up to maximum of 10)
Job ref
269-SFT8690-A
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury District Hospital
Town
Salisbury
Salary
Dependant on experience
Closing
13/11/2024 23:59
Interview date
29/11/2024

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM

 


Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Deputy Chief Medical Officer to join our leadership team at Salisbury District Hospital.   This role presents an exceptional opportunity for current and aspiring leaders to engage in the pivotal functions of the Chief Medical Officer.  As an executive member of the Trust Board, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare within our integrated care system and the broader regional healthcare landscape.

This is a dynamic time to join our organization, with numerous exciting developments on the horizon. You will have the opportunity to expand your leadership capabilities, influence critical healthcare decisions, and contribute to innovative projects that will shape the future of our services.

Interviews will be taking place on 29th November 2024 in person

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:-

  • Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and Trust Board to drive strategic initiatives and enhance healthcare delivery.
  • Serve as a key influencer in the development and implementation of our shared Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system and engage with governance changes within the BSW Acute Hospital Alliance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Champion continuous quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing transformation of patient care through the Improving Together program.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.  We think working here is pretty rewarding.  You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre with swimming pool, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

Essential criteria
  • GMC registration
  • Substantial experience of clinical leadership within the NHS, including managing multidisciplinary teams, driving high performance cultures, leading on service development and driving quality improvement initiatives
  • Substantial clinical experience at consultant level or equivalent3
  • Experience of job planning, medical appraisal, workforce development/education and the management of performance concerns
  • Experience of developing leadership knowledge and skills in others
  • Experience as a case investigator and/or case manager
  • Evidence of successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnerships and working collaboratively with other health professionals, managers, internal and external stakeholders
  • Good understanding of NHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards, and best practice
  • Good working knowledge of Improving Together tools and systems and their application to service improvement and transformation
  • Experience of developing and implementing strategic plans and strategies, and monitoring quality & effectiveness.
  • Experience of managing a budget and financial awareness
Desirable criteria
  • Further management and leadership training
  • Strategic and business planning experience
  • Experience of managing budgets Experience of managing difficult or complex change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024People Promise

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Duncan Murray
Job title
Chief Medical Officer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722 336262
Additional information

Duncan would welcome the opportunity to discuss the role with interested colleagues. If you wish to do so, please make arrangements by contacting Jo Underwood via email  [email protected]    or telephone 01722 336262 ext 4962

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