Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)
- Job ref
- 186-0001-VB
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Highbury Hospital
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/06/2025
Employer heading
Deputy Medical Director
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Applications are welcome for a full time (10PA), substantive Deputy Medical Director at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a key post to support the Medical Director providing Clinical Leadership across the organisation. It is anticipated that the post holder will provide system leadership for mental and physical health, developing relationships with key partners along with the Medical Director.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Medical Director and Associate Medical Directors. Other key relationships will be with the Director of Medical Education, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Chief Psychological Professions Officer, Chief Pharmacist and the Director of Research.
The deputy medical director post will hold responsibility for patient safety (2 days), wider across the medical portfolio to be agreed yearly including Integrated Improvement Plan responsibilities (2 days) and 1 day of clinical work to be agreed.
The deputy medical director will also provide day to day line management of the CCIO, CPPO, Chief Pharmacist and Head of Research, supported by the Medical Director.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Strategic planning and service delivery
· Working with strategic partners to deliver the ambitions of the Trust.
· Strategic planning and decision making to deliver the Trust Clinical Plan and Transformational Change programme.
· Leading the changes in clinical service delivery required to implement the service strategy.
Governance
· Ensuring appropriate systems and support are in place for Clinical Governance activity within the service and clinical practice takes account of the evidence base, clinical outcomes, national standards and guidance and NICE implementation guidance through chairing Clinical effectiveness Group.
· Responsible for supporting respective leads for Learning from Deaths, Mental Health Act to produce assurance through Quality Forum, Incident review meetings for the Quality and Safety Committee.
Medical Line Management
· Providing leadership and line management for the CCIO, CPPO, Chief Pharmacist and Head of Research.
· Supporting the Medical Director and Revalidation Lead with professional capability and conduct issues in relation to medical staff, following required processes as laid down by the Trust and professional regulation bodies.
· Deputising for the Medical Director as required.
The role will also have responsibilities for Trust wide leadership and supporting professional activities. Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and more details can be found within the job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medically Qualified
- Continued professional and personal development.
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification in leadership or management
Training
Essential criteria
- Registered with General Medical Council and Royal College of General Practitioners / Royal College of Psychiatrists
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Needs own transport or suitable alternative
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in presenting to Board level committees
- Experience in successful service transformation activities and behavioural change
- Experience managing individuals, teams and a range of different disciplines
- Experience in working strategically
- Experience of managing a complex workload under pressure to deliver to deadlines
- Current or recent experience in a clinical leadership post
- Stakeholder engagement experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of vision and Trust strategic objectives
- In-depth knowledge of current national policy frameworks and clinical governance
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides
Skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced analytical problem-solving skills, specifically including measurement of improvement
- Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contribution at a leadership level
- Proven track record of influencing decisions at a senior level
- Ability to establish effective relationships and alliances across networks and boundaries
- Ability to handle complex issues and resolve problems
- Able to withstand high periods of pressure and personal challenge
- Be able to articulate strategic, clinical and professional issues, including the Trust’s vision and strategy, to meet the needs of a diverse audience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Elcock
- Job title
- Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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