Medical Director
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE9 6SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9297-24-0293 |
Summary
As an Executive Director, contribute to the development and achievement of the Trusts strategic aims and priorities including adopting a proactive role in developing and supporting the Leading and key performance indicators including quality improvement, and monitoring implementation. Provide positive and visible leadership to promote a fair and just culture which ensures that clinical services and clinical management are responsive to the needs of the diversity of our patients, visitors and workforce. As a Director, contribute to the development and achievement of the Trusts strategic aims and priorities. As a member of the Executive Team, accept leadership responsibility for corporate issues outside the immediate area of responsibility. Identify opportunities for collaboration and contribution in the development of policy with external stakeholders, commercial partners, or in the context of broader socio-economic, sustainability or technological trends. Provide visible medical leadership and be a professional role model for all staff across the Trust Translate national strategy and guidance to ensure that in the Boards business planning processes, consideration and advice is provided regarding professional implications relating to: The requirements to meet and develop utilisation of these resources are appropriate to deliver safe, high quality and cost effective patient care. Compliance with legislative requirements of the statutory authorites Provide leadership and management of the patient experience and services agenda, continually seeking to improve the safety, quality and efficiency of services to ensure provision of outstanding patient care, aligned to the Trust vision and values Advise the Chief Executive in the discharge of all statutory responsibilities. Ensure that Trust performance meets and exceeds national standards where specified. Work collaboratively with the Nursing Director and their teams to embed a culture which focuses on excellent patient outcomes and drives the patient safety agenda including mechanisms to monitor effectiveness. Work with the Council of Governors, members, patient groups and scrutiny committees as necessary to maintain and enhance positive relationships. External regulators, NHSE etc Participate and where appropriate lead delivery of engagement and communication activities to ensure consistent, regular and open discussion, commitment to a common purpose and listening to the employee voice. Play an active part in the Trusts overall transformation and organisational development programmes The Medical Director will support the delivery of our strategic aims via the recognised Gateshead methodology, seeking to work in collaboration, with purpose and with clear intent.