Executive Medical Director
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Derbyshire Healthcare is looking for an Executive Medical Director to join our Trust.
This is a very exciting time to join our Trust. We are very fortunate to be opening a range of new and refurbished inpatient facilities as part of a £150 million capital programme that transform the environments from which we offer acute mental health services across Derbyshire.Our new model of care promotes personalised, therapeutic care and trauma informed services, intended to improve people’s experiences of our services.
We have recently co-produced and agreed a new Trust Strategy setting out our ambition for the next three years. The Executive Medical Director will have a key role in delivering our strategic priorities; patient focused, people, productive and partnerships.This includes working closely with partners and colleagues across our integrated care system, Joined Up Care Derbyshire, and the wider East Midlands region. The Trust is a member of the East Midlands Alliance for mental health, learning disabilities and autism and leads the perinatal provider collaborative across this regional footprint, alongside leading the East Midlands Gambling Harms service.
Main duties of the job
Derbyshire Healthcare has a strong organisational identity, and we are very proud of our values-led approach to healthcare. The Executive Medical Director will develop and lead a strong culture of clinical engagement and leadership in all aspects of Trust service development and delivery, helping to develop a culture and environment where safe and high-quality patient care is consistently delivered across the organisation.We are also proud of our approach to staff engagement and the positive feedback we receive through our staff survey results. However, we have an ambition to be even better, and the Executive Medical Director will have a key role in driving forward change, establishing effective and meaningful staff engagement both across the medical workforce and beyond.
The Executive Medical Director has an important role in our Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that quality and safety standards are met by each of our services and that we achieve continuous quality improvements and outcomes.
Working for our organisation
A psychiatrist by background, the postholder will provide professional leadership for medical colleagues working across a wide variety of specialities including mental health and children’s services. This includes ensuring our medical workforce deliver effective, safe, and high-quality care that supports the development of a values led, compassionate leadership culture.The Executive Medical Director will also respond to current challenges in order to secure an appropriate workforce to meet our current and future challenges. This includes continuing our positive work on international medical recruitment, establishing partnerships both locally, nationally, and internationally.
I am looking for a proactive, values led individual who can lead this and wider changes, working closely with the Chief Delivery Officer and Director of Nursing, AHP’s, Quality and Patient Experience to promote triumvirate working across the Trust.
In partnership with the Director of Nursing, AHP’s, Quality and Patient Experience the successful postholder will share joint responsibility for developing the Trust’s Quality Plan, and for the overall achievement of safety and quality metrics.Additional responsibilities include being the lead director for research and development, information management and technology, digital developments, medical education, and pharmacy/medicines management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will have strong leadership skills to secure the support and commitment of others, and a professional approach that demonstrates our Trust vision and values.
We fully embrace principles of equality, diversity and inclusion for our colleagues, patients, and communities. We are committed to making improvements that will ensure our services are more inclusive and meet the needs of our vibrant and diverse populations.This role will play an important part in continuing these improvements.
Therefore you must have knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion issues and evidence of success in addressing discrimination and inequalities in employment and service delivery.
If you feel you have the skills and determination to take on the challenge I’ve described, please get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
Please be aware we are not looking to work with recruitment agencies on this appointment.
Please see the job description attached for the full list of responsibilities. Please ensure you review the full details before submitting your application.
Please apply via Trac Jobs where you should attach a CV that covers your full employment history, and a covering letter that outlines your motivation for applying for this position, including the knowledge, skills and experience you have that will make a positive impact on achieving our strategic objectives.You should also highlight how you align with our vision and values and how these contribute to the delivery of high-quality care.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Medical qualification and appropriate Royal College membership or fellowship
- Full GMC registration
- Consultant psychiatrist with CCST
- Evidence of revalidation with licence to practise
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of Medical Management in a leadership position at or close to the Board level in a mental health provider
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.