Medical Director
General Responsibilities Provide strong inspirational leadership to the Hospice Medical team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across the organisation. As a member of the Executive Management Team, influence the strategic direction of the organisation and work with colleagues to ensure the five-year strategy is delivered.
Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services on the strategic direction of patient care and KPIs to measure success. Effectively lead on the co-ordination and strategic development of all Medical services ensuring they are fit for purpose.
Ensure all Hospice services and practice is developed with a focus on quality and a person-centred approach. Act as Responsible Officer Act as Safeguarding Lead Act as prescribing lead Lead on digital transformation in all Medical areas. Lead in the development of processes designed to capture evidence of quality monitoring and improvements in practice.
Represent the Hospice, concerning Medical issues, at strategic level meetings both internally and externally, establishing links with external agencies. Prepare an annual plan, in relation to all Hospice Medical services, which will support the five-year strategy and Trustees Report.
Agree and work within budgets agreed by the Board of Trustees. Report quarterly to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on progress against the organisation's strategy. Attend national, regional and local information sessions and conferences as agreed with the Chief Executive, regarding hospice initiatives and Government guidance, relaying the information back through the Hospices sub-committee and management structure.
Maintain effective and high-level communication with the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team concerning medical matters and organisational issues. Work alongside Hospice teams in the production of required reports, both internal and external, relating to quality, patient and family experience and compliance with legislation.
Provide advice to the Chief Executive on all Medical matters, changes in practice, law or regulation. Ensure the Hospice can demonstrate compliance with all current legislation Ensure the Hospice can demonstrate compliance with all relevant Health & Safety requirements with particular emphasis on documentation and production/review of appropriate risk assessments.
Support the Hospice management team in ensuring the hospice is compliant with all legislative and governance frameworks relating to the use of computer systems to include compliance with NHS Information Governance Framework. Chair the Clinical Standards Sub-Committee developing a work programme of audit and an annual report, ensuring quality control across all clinical areas.
Formulate and execute the Hospices audit plan, ensuring all relevant practices and activity is subject to verification against documented policies and procedures, producing reports following the Hospice Governance process. Lead and develop the coordination and delivery of the Hospices mandatory training programme.
Work closely with the Clinical Director on clinical development, clinical governance, risk, quality, and audit. Work closely with the Chief Executive in reviewing and agreeing contracts/service level agreements with Commissioners. Report complaints, and investigate findings within Medical practice to the Chief Executive.
Work with relevant colleagues within appropriate sub-groups to review and develop Hospice policies and procedures. To read, understand, and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures. Participate in the annual appraisal process. To positively promote, represent and support the Hospice, ensuring our values are maintained at all times.
To be aware of personal responsibilities as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act. To maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to the Hospice, its business, patients, staff and others. Ensure excellent communication is maintained within and external to the Hospice.
Maintain professional development through the agreed appraisal process. To undertake any other tasks, duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive. Deputise for the CEO where appropriate. Management Provide direct line-management support to all Hospice Doctors and trainees.
Support the Medical Team to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet the needs of patients. Support the Director of Clinical Services to facilitate the professional development of the clinical team by encouraging successful and efficient multi-disciplinary working.
Manage and monitor staff performance, absence and practice addressing any issues in accordance with hospice HR policies, procedures and within codes of professional practice. Support the Management team to train and develop staff in clinical and corporate audit relevant to their role, focussing on a team approach and encouraging ownership of compliance issues throughout the organisation.
Undertake internal appraisals for all Hospice Doctors and support their professional development. Participate in the current out-of-hours system or any on-call rota established. Education To support the development, co-ordination and presentation of education, training and development opportunities for staff.
Identify, through annual performance and appraisal, areas for staff development. Ensure effective induction programmes for all staff. Act as the link and representative of the Hospice for education providers and Commissioners. Attend all mandatory training. Attend any training or development required by the Hospice.
Support Medical trainees. Please note the Medical Director is expected to undertake weekends as part of the Medical Team rota for which time off in lieu is given.
Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services on the strategic direction of patient care and KPIs to measure success. Effectively lead on the co-ordination and strategic development of all Medical services ensuring they are fit for purpose.
Ensure all Hospice services and practice is developed with a focus on quality and a person-centred approach. Act as Responsible Officer Act as Safeguarding Lead Act as prescribing lead Lead on digital transformation in all Medical areas. Lead in the development of processes designed to capture evidence of quality monitoring and improvements in practice.
Represent the Hospice, concerning Medical issues, at strategic level meetings both internally and externally, establishing links with external agencies. Prepare an annual plan, in relation to all Hospice Medical services, which will support the five-year strategy and Trustees Report.
Agree and work within budgets agreed by the Board of Trustees. Report quarterly to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on progress against the organisation's strategy. Attend national, regional and local information sessions and conferences as agreed with the Chief Executive, regarding hospice initiatives and Government guidance, relaying the information back through the Hospices sub-committee and management structure.
Maintain effective and high-level communication with the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team concerning medical matters and organisational issues. Work alongside Hospice teams in the production of required reports, both internal and external, relating to quality, patient and family experience and compliance with legislation.
Provide advice to the Chief Executive on all Medical matters, changes in practice, law or regulation. Ensure the Hospice can demonstrate compliance with all current legislation Ensure the Hospice can demonstrate compliance with all relevant Health & Safety requirements with particular emphasis on documentation and production/review of appropriate risk assessments.
Support the Hospice management team in ensuring the hospice is compliant with all legislative and governance frameworks relating to the use of computer systems to include compliance with NHS Information Governance Framework. Chair the Clinical Standards Sub-Committee developing a work programme of audit and an annual report, ensuring quality control across all clinical areas.
Formulate and execute the Hospices audit plan, ensuring all relevant practices and activity is subject to verification against documented policies and procedures, producing reports following the Hospice Governance process. Lead and develop the coordination and delivery of the Hospices mandatory training programme.
Work closely with the Clinical Director on clinical development, clinical governance, risk, quality, and audit. Work closely with the Chief Executive in reviewing and agreeing contracts/service level agreements with Commissioners. Report complaints, and investigate findings within Medical practice to the Chief Executive.
Work with relevant colleagues within appropriate sub-groups to review and develop Hospice policies and procedures. To read, understand, and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures. Participate in the annual appraisal process. To positively promote, represent and support the Hospice, ensuring our values are maintained at all times.
To be aware of personal responsibilities as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act. To maintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to the Hospice, its business, patients, staff and others. Ensure excellent communication is maintained within and external to the Hospice.
Maintain professional development through the agreed appraisal process. To undertake any other tasks, duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive. Deputise for the CEO where appropriate. Management Provide direct line-management support to all Hospice Doctors and trainees.
Support the Medical Team to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet the needs of patients. Support the Director of Clinical Services to facilitate the professional development of the clinical team by encouraging successful and efficient multi-disciplinary working.
Manage and monitor staff performance, absence and practice addressing any issues in accordance with hospice HR policies, procedures and within codes of professional practice. Support the Management team to train and develop staff in clinical and corporate audit relevant to their role, focussing on a team approach and encouraging ownership of compliance issues throughout the organisation.
Undertake internal appraisals for all Hospice Doctors and support their professional development. Participate in the current out-of-hours system or any on-call rota established. Education To support the development, co-ordination and presentation of education, training and development opportunities for staff.
Identify, through annual performance and appraisal, areas for staff development. Ensure effective induction programmes for all staff. Act as the link and representative of the Hospice for education providers and Commissioners. Attend all mandatory training. Attend any training or development required by the Hospice.
Support Medical trainees. Please note the Medical Director is expected to undertake weekends as part of the Medical Team rota for which time off in lieu is given.
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