Divisional Medical Director | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £96,990 - £139,882 Per Annum Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7358631/249-7358631 |
Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare in Swindon? We're offering an fantastic opportunity for an outstanding senior clinical leader to become the Divisional Medical Directorwithin ourSurgery and Planned Care Divisionat theGreat Western Hospital.
This pivotal role puts you at the strategic helm, working alongside the Divisional Director and Divisional Director of Nursing to steer service excellence, drive clinical innovation, and transform patient care across the division. You’ll be the bridge between medical staff and executive leadership, championing quality, operational efficiency, and our ambitious vision for integrated care.
We are looking for a seasoned NHS leader with a track record of strategic influence and passion for delivering exceptional care. Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited by the challenge of leading transformation in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Flexible working arrangements are available, and we would like to encourage applicants from across our workforce to apply for this leadership position. Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are available to the appointed candidate (following the Trust's Relocation policy).
To discuss the post and arrange an informal visit, please contact Benny Goodman, Chief Operating Officer via his PA on 01793 604183.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where the Cotswolds meets the West Country, enjoys enviable local support and excellent partnership working. It serves the local population of Swindon, Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a particularly friendly and effective organisation and benefits from excellent relationships between management teams and clinical staff. As of Autumn 2024 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the BSW Hospitals Group alongside Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
The hospital was built in 2003 and is a modern hospital which provides a pleasant working environment. It is well placed close to junction 15 of the M4 and located allowing commutes to accommodate family members’ jobs in cities such as Oxford, Bristol, Bath, Reading, Cheltenham and Gloucester. There are a wealth of attractive villages in the area and good schools including grammar schools within commuting distance. There is a good rail connection to London (1 hour).
1) Provide leadership within the designated clinical area to ensure the safety and effectiveness of services.
You will be expected
• To ensure that departments and Clinical Leads prioritise the safety, effectiveness and the patient experience of the services they deliver and that appropriate clinical governance processes are in place
• Work within the ‘Tri’ arrangement with the Divisional Director, Divisional Director of Nursing and Clinical Leads to ensure that the senior team are working effectively
• Engage with commissioners on service redesign and transformation
• Work collaboratively with Executive Directors and Associate Medical Directors to ensure that services across Divisions are effectively delivered to the highest possible standard and delivered within budget
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025
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