Field Medical Director in Smethwick

Drive Transformation. Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Leadership Team as Medical Director. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference for the people of Sandwell and West Birmingham, leading a large and diverse portfolio of acute, community and specialist services. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, executive colleagues, clinical leaders and system partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of services for our population whilst contributing to the development of our wider NHS Group model. Help shape the future of healthcare delivery across Sandwell and West Birmingham. Make a meaningful difference to patients, staff and local communities. If you are an inspirational leader with the vision, resilience and determination to help shape the future of healthcare delivery, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the jobAs a member of our Leadership Team, you will provide visible leadership across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, responsive and financially sustainable services. You will be responsible for the professional leadership of the medical and dental workforce and ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and innovative care to patients is at the heart of Trust services. You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of delivering excellence within a large and complex healthcare organisation. You will have successfully led transformational change, delivered quality and safety improvements, developed high-performing teams and built strong relationships with clinicians, staff and external partners. A proven track record of delivering sustainable quality and safety improvements. Experience of leading large-scale transformation and service redesign. Strong medical leadership credentials. how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans. Depending on experience Full-time Reference number381-CO-8224412Job locationsMidland Metropolitan University HospitalGrove LaneSmethwickB66 2QTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities****Please see the attached Job Descrition for full details of the roles and responsibilities attached to the Medical Director role ***** Job responsibilities****Please see the attached Job Descrition for full details of the roles and responsibilities attached to the Medical Director role *****Person Specification EssentialHas GMC registration with specialist registrationEvidence of continued professional developmentDesirableManagement qualification, MBA or equivalent EssentialUnderstanding of the regulatory requirements of the NHS England Operating and Oversight FrameworksStrong understanding of Information Governance and regulatory frameworksSound knowledge of Equality and Diversity and the impact on patient, visitors and staffKnowledge of the role and statutory requirements of the Responsible OfficerGood understanding of research and medical education agendas EssentialSignificant medical senior leadership experience within the NHS with responsibility for clinical quality and safety agendasDemonstrable experience in leading on delivery of large-scale strategic objectives through transformation and redesign with measurable outcomesDemonstrable experience of leading improvements in quality, safety, performance and patient outcomesExperience in the management of people-related issues affecting medical and dental staff, including performance management, professional conduct, capability and employee relations processesDesirableEvidence of collaborative partner working at a senior level across the wider healthcare systemExperience of budget management and delivery of performance targets within financial controlsExperience in management of revalidation, medical appraisals EssentialDemonstrate a commitment to our Trust values and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valuedHighly developed communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training, and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences, and resolve conflictsAbility to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and with stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations dailyAbility to analyse complex data and information, including preparing responses to complex reports and policies, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescalesAbility to resolve complex problems, be solution focused and demonstrate a high level of persuasive and influencing skills in a fast-moving environmentDesirableImaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working to meeting patient care and service needs EssentialHas GMC registration with specialist registrationEvidence of continued professional developmentDesirableManagement qualification, MBA or equivalent EssentialUnderstanding of the regulatory requirements of the NHS England Operating and Oversight FrameworksStrong understanding of Information Governance and regulatory frameworksSound knowledge of Equality and Diversity and the impact on patient, visitors and staffKnowledge of the role and statutory requirements of the Responsible OfficerGood understanding of research and medical education agendas EssentialSignificant medical senior leadership experience within the NHS with responsibility for clinical quality and safety agendasDemonstrable experience in leading on delivery of large-scale strategic objectives through transformation and redesign with measurable outcomesDemonstrable experience of leading improvements in quality, safety, performance and patient outcomesExperience in the management of people-related issues affecting medical and dental staff, including performance management, professional conduct, capability and employee relations processesDesirableEvidence of collaborative partner working at a senior level across the wider healthcare systemExperience of budget management and delivery of performance targets within financial controlsExperience in management of revalidation, medical appraisals EssentialDemonstrate a commitment to our Trust values and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valuedHighly developed communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training, and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences, and resolve conflictsAbility to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and with stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations dailyAbility to analyse complex data and information, including preparing responses to complex reports and policies, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescalesAbility to resolve complex problems, be solution focused and demonstrate a high level of persuasive and influencing skills in a fast-moving environmentDesirableImaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working to meeting patient care and service needsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSandwell and West Birmingham NHS TrustAddressMidland Metropolitan University HospitalGrove LaneSmethwickB66 2QTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSandwell and West Birmingham NHS TrustAddressMidland Metropolitan University HospitalGrove LaneSmethwickB66 2QTUnited KingdomEmployer's website