Job Overview
This post is for a permanent replacement for the current DMD.
Are you a motivated and committed Senior Medical Leader who wishes to work for an evolving organisation with a growing Medical and Dental portfolio? If this appeals to you then an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Medical Director’s Leadership team. The Deputy Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Medical and Dental workforce within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. They will play a fundamental role in providing expert clinical advice to the Single Lead Employer of each training programme. The Deputy Medical Director will also be pivotal in the delivery of a number of key programmes across NHS Wales.
Main duties and responsibilities
The Deputy Medical Director will assist the Medical Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Medical and Dental workforce within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. They will play a fundamental role in providing expert clinical advice to the Single Lead Employer of each training programme. The Deputy Medical Director will also be pivotal in the delivery of a number of key programmes across NHS Wales.
Welsh language
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
In conjunction with the Medical Director and acting as a direct report, the Deputy Medical Director will be responsible for helping to deliver the Medical Directors office extensive portfolio. This will include but not limited to providing professional medical leadership across NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) particularly in relation to the expert clinical advice relating to the medical and dental workforce employed under the Single Lead Employer; the Medical Examiner Service and the Primary Care Advisory team. The role will include guiding the Medical Directors office in strategic and operational decision making, deputising at Partnership Committee, sub-committee, Senior Leadership group and meetings with Welsh Government Officers.
The successful candidate will also help deliver key programmes of work that will have an impact not only within NWSSP but across NHS Wales, these will include the international recruitment programme for NHS Wales and the implementation of both Speaking up Safely and the Duty of Quality across NWSSP.
We would be looking for a senior practicing medical professional with Royal College membership who has extensive experience of high level management and leadership. They would be able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering quality services in large complex multi-disciplinary health care environments as well as leading on complex and challenging change programmes.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Medical qualification and Royal College membership
* GMC Registration
* Expert knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to medical practice
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification
* Good knowledge and experience of the Primary Care sector in NHS Wales
Experience
Essential criteria
* Senior professional with extensive experience of high level leadership and management
* Experienced practising clinician with an in depth understanding of clinical standards and governance
* Successful track record of delivering quality services in a large multi disciplinary healthcare environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Highest level of interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
* Ability to analyse highly complex organisational problems and develop solutions
* Ability to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas
Desirable criteria
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
* Deputy Medical Job description (PDF, 336.4KB)
* Deputy Medical Director - Cymraeg (PDF, 408.4KB)
* Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 648.5KB)
* NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
* NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
* NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
* NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
* PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
* Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
* Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
* Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits
Name Martin Edwards
Job title Medical Director
Email address Martin.Edwards6@wales.nhs.uk
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