Job overview
This is a six month interim post for a senior role reporting directly to our Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and will play a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding mental health, learning disability and autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values.
Main duties of the job
Through highly visible medical leadership, you will play a lead role in the development of activities specifically in areas of Research, Quality Improvement, patient safety, appraisal and revalidation, development of clinical leadership, supporting workforce development and embedding a culture of leadership and innovation through all levels of the organisation.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality mental health, learning disability and autism services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in the communities we serve. Our 4,000+ dedicated staff have big ambitions, and we are at the start of an exciting journey to reshape our organisation, focussing on what we do best and building on our roots in our diverse communities to maximise people’s potential.
This is a six month interim post for a senior role reporting directly to our Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and will play a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding mental health, learning disability and autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values.
Through highly visible medical leadership, you will play a lead role in the development of activities specifically in areas of Research, Quality Improvement, patient safety, appraisal and revalidation, development of clinical leadership, supporting workforce development and embedding a culture of leadership and innovation through all levels of the organisation.
As part of the senior leadership team you will be committed to developing an open and inclusive culture with a focus on employee health and well-being as well as equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will be a highly visible, proactive and compassionate clinical leader with extensive senior management/professional leadership experience; a highly skilled communicator with abilities and experience to develop effective partnership working with a range of agencies and other stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring your leadership experience to a value-based organisation with big ambitions for those we serve.
The post holder will also hold a clinical post within the organisation. For those who may be applying internally, you will already be holding a clinical post; for those applying externally, we have a variety of clinical posts which will complement this role across Older Age, CAMHS, Working Age and Rehabilitation services. For discussion about best fit posts, please contact Dr Simon Sandhu, Medical Director or Deborah Walker, PA as below.
The role will be based in one of our existing Trust locations within the Trust footprint.
If this role sounds exciting to you and you have the skills and experience described as well as sharing our values then we would welcome your application. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact Dr Simon Sandhu on simon.sandhu@nhs.net to book a mutually convenient time.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register
* Qualified Medical Professional with MRCPsych
* Evidence of Continuing professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
* Teaching or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of medical management in a senior leadership position of a complex organisation
* Experience of contributing to the corporate development of an organisation including the development of its strategy and business plan
* Experience of leading and managing service transformation and change with a proven trackrecord of achieving improvement in quality and safety
* Experience of providing professional leadership and managing professional conduct across an organisation
* Evidence of successfully developing and implementing quality assurance systems, safety, risk management, infection control and governance strategies
* Evidence of successfully developing and implementing service user, carer and public involvement strategies
* A track record of partnership and influencing health and social care system change at a local level, producing tangible outcomes through influence and relationship management
* Experience of building and leading a well performing team with emphasis on innovation, quality improvement, productivity and efficiency and achievement of quality, safety, financial and operational targets.
* Experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders and partners including the media
* Experience of developing an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous improvement, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies
* Project management experience
* Financial and Budget management
* Ability to interpret national policy, and design and implement complex strategies
* Experience of providing specialist advice when required to executive directors
* Broad clinical experience
* Experience of working across systems
Desirable criteria
* Preferably NHS
* Previous experience as Associate or Deputy Medical Director
* Well-developed digital skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Developing policies and strategies
* Understanding of National Strategies and their application for medical staff
* Expert knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention, compliance, clinical governance, risk management, improving patient safety, experience and clinical effectiveness
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.