Medical Director
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 August 2025 |
| Location: | Farnborough, GU14 7SR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0077-25-0002 |
Summary
Purpose To be an active member of NHUCs Management Council (Board) and to provide senior medical leadership across all NHUC Services. To undertake key legal roles such as Caldicott Guardian and GP Safeguarding lead. To represent NHUC at system and partnership clinical meetings and to role model NHUCs values at all times. It is a requirement that the Medical Director must be GMC registered and on the performers list. It is hoped that the incumbent will take the opportunity to work clinical shifts to retain an appreciation of the services offered and help shape that future growth. Main Duties and Responsibilities The Medical Director will Be a proactive member of the Management Council and the executive leadership team, supporting the CEO and other team members Be NHUCs medical voice across both the systems that we work in and at integrated partnership board level when required. Provide strong and effective medical leadership to our employed and self-employed GPs as well as our wider clinician body to ensure that NHUCs clinical strategy is viable and effectively implemented Lead the management of clinical staff, in partnership with our Director of Nursing and ensure that they deliver safe and high-quality care to patients Carry joint accountability with the Director of Nursing for implementation of NHUCs Clinical Governance Strategy Along with the Director of Nursing take responsibility for clinical risk management and report to the Chief Executive on all relevant matters Ensure that NHUC delivers all its clinical targets Act as the NHUC Caldicott Guardian and NHUCs GP Safeguarding lead as well as to take the lead on NHUCs Controlled Drugs. Work with The Director of Operations to implement new programs or areas of work and to lead projects as and when required Key Responsibility Areas External Relationships Forge strong working relationships with the other Medical Directors across the system at ICS and ICP level Represent NHUC in conjunction with the Director of Nursing at system clinical meetings Be part of the NHUC team at contract review meetings and input to all contract and quality reports as required Service Planning Work closely with the Operational Managers and Head of Quality in the delivery of the clinical workforce plan which achieves compliance with regulations and professional guidance Be an active member of the Operational team. Actively participate in the site operational meetings and ensure a full understanding of the financial and operational position. To be a visible medical leader in both HIOW and Frimley ICSs as well as the HIOW IUC program Medical Management Provide effective professional leadership to and management of all medical staff working in NHUC Ensuring that the performance of medical staff is conducive to the delivery of NHUCs clinical strategy and wider objectives and values Clinical Governance and Patient Care Lead on Clinical Governance with responsibility for clinical audit, effectiveness and matters involving doctors Ensure the delivery of an effective Clinical Governance strategy Safeguarding Lead GP Lead on the use of Controlled Drugs within NHUC Professional Advice and Leadership Provide appropriate professional and clinical leadership and be responsible for supervising the conduct and performance of all doctors working on all NHUC sites. Ensure that NHUC complies with the requirement for information governance Promote the need for continuous improvement and excellence in the provision of clinical services throughout NHUC Advise on the impact of professional issues, statutory requirements, changes in clinical practice and the provision of clinical services Ensure knowledge is continually up to date and lead with the Director of Nursing to disseminate that knowledge to our teams Provide clinical and peer leadership support to TalkPlus as requested Education Provide guidance on the development and implementation of a clinical education strategy and lead with the implementation of those events Lead the Clinical Guardian Program, attend panel meetings and with the auditors lead on GP feedback and reflection Corporate Responsibility In conjunction with the Chief Executive, participate fully in the overall leadership of NHUC. Play a full and active role in the debates and discussions of the Council Members. Be an active participant in the IUC, Primary Care and UTC Management Executive meetings and work closely with other Executives to achieve improvements in the quality and efficiency of patient services. Work with the other Executives to ensure that NHUC meets all its corporate responsibilities including finance, contracts, corporate and clinical governance and Health and Safety. Adhere to the standards laid down in the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers at and act in a manner that reflects and promotes the values of the Company.