Job summaryThe Chair of Division - in conjunction with the Divisional Managing Director & Strategy Lead for Imaging as a triumvirate - will be accountable for the delivery of performance and cost improvement targets, service modernisation, development and clinical governance, within the Division.They will have a key medical leadership role, with professional and managerial responsibility, via the Divisional Managing Director, for the Division's Clinical Directors (three in post). They will also deputise for the Medical Director as appropriate in conjunction with the Chair for Pathology. We are also committed to providing leadership development and individualised career support to the candidate.Main duties of the jobThe Chair of Division will also, in conjunction with colleagues from the Senior Divisional Leadership Team, be responsible for:-Assuring effective and reliable care through high standards of clinical service and governanceDelivering quality and service improvement and eliminate avoidable harmDelivering high operational performanceEnsuring effective financial management practice through improved efficiency and profitability.The Chair of Division is a key member of the Care Organisations leadership team and will contribute to strategic thinking and decision-making processes, with an overriding requirement to act in the corporate interests of the Division and its patients and Service Users/Clients.The Chair of Division will 'chair' meetings of the Division, working closely with the Divisional Managing Director and other members of the Management team.The Chair of Division will work closely with the Care Organisation Medical Director in dealing with matters associated with the performance, competence, and behaviour of medical staff in accordance with the Trust's policy on 'Managing High Professional Standards'.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/working-with-us/our-values/Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEmployed at substantive consultant/GP level, working in a healthcare environment and registered with GMC or qualified doctor employed in medical management Or Employed within a substantive contract within Health and Social Care with a recognised professional qualificationSatisfactory record of continuous professional developmentDesirableManagement qualification
Knowledge
EssentialSound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment. Sound knowledge and understanding of integrated care.Understanding of medical recruitment and training mattersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressNorthern Care AllianceStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Diagnostics & Pharmacy (D&P) Medical DirectorVicki HowarthVicki.Howarth@nca.nhs.uk01617783579Date posted21 March 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number236-DPG-RAD-CON-M24Job locationsNorthern Care AllianceStott LaneSalfordM6 8HD