An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a 12-month secondment to help lead a review and design the future shape of key corporate services at HDFT. The Medical Directorate, led by our Executive Medical Director, Dr. Jacqueline Andrews, oversees several corporate functions at HDFT, including Medical and Dental Professional Standards and Leadership, Medical and Dental Appraisal & Revalidation, Clinical Strategy, Clinical Standards (Clinical Effectiveness) & Outcomes, Patient Consent, Medicines Management, Research & Innovation, and Digital Services.
Due to increasing demands, both internally and externally, we are undertaking a review of our Research and Innovation functions alongside our Clinical Effectiveness function to ensure we are best positioned to deliver our Trust and Clinical Services Strategies. This new role will oversee a comprehensive review of R&I and Clinical Effectiveness at HDFT, as well as an options appraisal of the future management model for the Medical Directorate.
While a background in research, innovation, or clinical effectiveness management is desirable, we are open to considering individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, provided you can demonstrate transferable and highly developed management and interpersonal skills.
The General Manager (Medical Directorate) will:
1. Lead the review of our Research and Innovation function, analyzing current structures and determining models to ensure the department's future readiness and potential.
2. Lead the review of our Clinical Outcomes (clinical effectiveness) function, analyzing current structures and determining models for future success.
3. Provide high-quality, efficient project management, advice, and support to assist the Executive Medical Director and the Associate Director of Quality and Corporate Affairs.
4. Monitor national policy developments, assess their implications, and contribute to horizon scanning.
5. Line manage the Research and Innovation Manager and the Clinical Outcomes Manager to support their respective functions.
6. Ensure efficient administrative systems and processes support the work of the Executive Medical Director.
At HDFT, we provide outstanding care to our patients and staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you're seeking a rewarding career in the NHS where you can make a real difference, HDFT could be the right place for you!
We offer:
* A supportive culture encouraging colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
* Recognition through awards such as Making a Difference, Team of the Month, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Comprehensive staff support and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and physiotherapy services.
Please note:
* Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received due to high interest.
* Visa sponsorship is role-specific; please verify eligibility before applying.
* The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All offers are subject to pre-employment checks.
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