Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communications and Relationships:

The post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. The post holder will be empathetic and sensitive to patients needs and able to explain things clearly – particularly complex or sensitive information. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service. The post holder will be expected to commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams and partnerships and valuing the roles and contributions of others

Responsibility for Patient Care:

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service that meets the needs of the diverse population of our region.

Responsibility for financial / physical resources and policies:

The post holder will be expected to adhere to Trust policy and procedures as well as contributing to policy and service development.  The post holder should have enough understanding of NHS financial management in order to provide the best service possible.  They will minimise waste, improve services, and promote effective use of resources available.

The Post holder should understand the roles and policies of local and where relevant national agencies involved in healthcare. 

Responsibility for People Management:

The Post Holder will be expected to provide compassionate leadership to their clinical teams.  This may include multi-agency teams within Primary and Secondary Care.  They will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff within their team and will lead by example and with compassion. 

Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students:

We aim to support the development of all our doctors, whilst maintain an environment where patient and staff safety is paramount.  A key element of that is ensuring high quality clinical and educational supervision. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision of trainee medical staff on a daily basis. 

Research and Development:

At NBT we have a well-established Quality Improvement programme and the post holder will contribute to this.  There are also opportunities for clinical audits both locally and nationally.  

Partnership working:

The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external stakeholders and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.  They will commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams, valuing the roles and contribution of others.

Equality and Diversity:

At NBT our culture is one of true inclusivity and aims to positively eliminate discrimination by promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.  As a minimum the post holder will ensure that their own actions support diversity and equality and they will comply with policies, accept differences and treat all with dignity and respect. 

Personal Development:

At NBT we are committed to supporting all staff with their personal and career development and also developing our aspiring leaders.  Access to relevant study leave will be available, subject to discussion and agreement of the department clinical lead.