Medical Director, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
About Berkshire Healthcare
We are the main provider of mental health and community health services to a population of 900,000 people across Berkshire. We operate from approximately 100 sites across the county, including 323 inpatient beds across 16 wards over 8 locations. Much of our healthcare and therapy services are provided to people within their own homes.
We employ over 5,000 staff which includes medics, registered nurses, therapists, psychologists, and both clinical and non-clinical support staff. The commitment of our staff and the way we respect and support staff is the principal factor in excellence.
Quality
Following a comprehensive Inspection by the Care Quality Commission in November/December 2019, we’re proud to be rated as ‘Outstanding’.
Highlights from the CQC report:
1. The trust created a positive culture where patients, carers and staff could share their experiences and concerns and where there was a genuine commitment to learning from experience.
2. Staff across the trust felt valued and there was a real focus on doing what was best for both staff, patients and carers and a real commitment to the delivery of good quality patient care at every level.
3. Quality improvement methodology was embedded throughout the trust and was championed at all levels from ward to board, giving genuine opportunities for staff and patients to identify areas for improvement and make changes.
4. The trust was a leader in using technology to improve patient care and was continuing to build on its status as a ‘Global Digital Exemplar’.
People
We want Berkshire Healthcare to be a place where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel valued. Our staff engagement scores place us as one of the top-performing combined mental health and community health trusts in the country. But we are not complacent.
Our vision is to continue to develop our culture so that we are a place where our people want to work and stay. Through workshops and focus groups we’ve listened to our people and identified four key priority themes for the People Strategy: growing and retaining for the future; looking after our people; belonging to our organisation; and finding new ways of working.
Finances
Our financial performance is excellent, and we have a history of delivering our annual financial targets. In 23/24 we delivered a surplus of £3.8m and in 24/25 are again on track to deliver our plan.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to:
Maximise independence and quality of life
We want to support people to live as independent and full a life as possible for their individual circumstance. Whether providing beginning to end of life healthcare, our purpose is to support the best quality of life outcome for our patients.
Our Vision is to be:
A great place to get care, a great place to give care
With a focus on safe, high quality patient care, supported by continuous improvement and excellent teamwork, we will deliver our vision to provide great care for all patients.
Thank you for your interest in the role of MD at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We appreciate you taking the time to read this information pack which we hope you find useful in considering this exciting opportunity.
We are seeking an exceptional MD to join our experienced and high-performing unitary Board in a role which offers a unique opportunity to work with a mature and stable leadership team, influence policy at the highest level, and make a significant impact on the lives of our patients, staff, and local communities.
As MD, your role will demand both a strategic and hands-on approach to ensure our goals of continuous improvement and excellence are met. Most importantly, you will lead the shaping of community and mental health services across Berkshire and ensure that we continue to deliver outstanding care.
As an accomplished leader with a strong record of strategic and clinical success in a healthcare setting, you will bring proven expertise in clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement, as well as the ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams.
One of the most important aspects of this role will be supporting our efforts to attract, retain, and develop the best talent, ensuring Berkshire Healthcare remains an employer of choice. You will contribute to fostering a culture where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired to give their best every day, creating a truly great place to work.
If you are a compassionate, innovative, and visionary leader with a deep commitment to clinical excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you. At Berkshire Healthcare, you will be joining a supportive and high-performing team, dedicated to delivering outstanding care and achieving the best outcomes for our patients and communities.
If you are interested in a confidential conversation, please contact Thomas Patterson, Managing Director or Rabiya Ali at Alumni Global on +44 7545 741 153.
• Quoting the relevant role reference number: A039819
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Closing Date: 24th October 2024
Stakeholder Event: 29th November 2024
Meet the Executives and Final Interview: 3rd December 2024
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