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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Medical Professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity, which includes leading specific work programmes within the Primary Care, Community Services & Complex & Long-Term Care?
The Deputy Medical Directors are key roles within the Primary Care, Community Services & Complex & Long-Term Care which supports the wider Medical Director's office in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care is delivered, and that all targets and objectives are met in line with local and nationally defined standards.
Main duties of the job
To have lead responsibility on a day-to-day basis for patient safety, performance concerns, quality improvement and clinical innovation in the Primary Care, Community Services, and Complex and Long-Term Care Division, developing and implementing strategic and operational plans for the Division.
To foster a culture and capability in relation to Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Clinical Innovation among clinical teams including independent contractors.
To lead the contribution from the Primary Care, Community Services, and Complex and Long-Term Care Division in relation to whole system clinical pathways.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
English
Essential criteria
* MRCGP or equivalent
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
* Full Inclusion in Medical Performers for a minimum of 5 years
* Formal management qualification
* Formal leadership qualification or completion of recognised leadership programme
English
Essential criteria
* Proven record of leading complex, multi-faceted change aimed at raising standards/quality
* Strategic thinker with highly developed communication and negotiation skills, coupled with commercial acumen
* Demonstratable experience of building, maintaining and utilising successful partnerships across organisations
* Demonstratable experience of successful influencing and negotiating skill
* Experience of ensuring that systems for clinical governance are in place and evidence of monitoring their continued effectiveness
* Evidence of successful management of sensitive situations in the fields of medical performance, conduct and discipline
* Demonstratable experience in effective peer group leadership
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of integrated governance with a track record or driving up clinical standards whilst ensuring maximum efficiency and value for money
Desirable criteria
* Medical management experience
* National level work programme experience