Deputy Chief Medical Officer

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chief Medical Officer team at the RUH, Bath. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our fantastic team and help us make a positive difference for our staff and patients.

Working with the Interim Chief Medical Officer, and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Strategy and Workforce, you will provide strong professional and clinical leadership to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, medical standards, patient experience and clinical productivity.

Applicants will have had considerable experience in medical management with a demonstrable track record of clinical leadership in an acute setting/complex healthcare organisation.

This role will also work closely with the Chief Nurse, Deputy Chief Nurses and Divisional Leadership Teams supported by a number of Associate Chief Medical Officer roles to ensure we have sufficient resource for all areas of the CMO portfolio.

As part of the on-line application, please provide a cover letter outlining what you would bring to this role, accompanied by an up to date CV.

To arrange a conversation with the Chief Medical Officer about either of the roles please contact India Thomas, Executive Assistant to Interim Chief Medical Officer, on 01225 824412.

Main duties of the job

This role is one of two Deputy Chief Medical Officer posts.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Safety and Clinical Effectiveness (This role)

Supporting the delivery of the Trust's strategic goals with a focus on providing strong professional and clinical leadership to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, medical standards, patient experience, efficiency and effectiveness.

Taking the strategic lead in promoting a culture of patient safety that is open and transparent, the role will lead on the establishment of robust systems and processes to maintain outstanding levels of clinical performance, delivery of the Trust's Patient Safety programme and introduction of the new Patient Safety Incidence Response Framework (PSIRF) to ensure the provision of excellent patient care.

This will work alongside the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Strategy and Workforce who provides leadership on the Clinical Strategy and all medical and dental workforce issues, through professional assurance, leadership development, workforce planning and productivity.

The role leads on medical workforce planning, including the development of electronic job planning, consultant induction and health inequalities, improved medical staff engagement across the Trust, as well as input into the creation of medical leadership development programmes.

The portfolio of these roles will align and engage medical staff in delivering efficient, high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients in all services.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

28 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

427-7009480

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed person specification and job description for further information on the job roles.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Post graduate medical qualifications
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Qualification in management, leadership, quality improvement

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing leadership or managerial development

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrable leadership experience
• Experience of developing leadership knowledge and skills in others
• Experience of service innovation and development
• Substantial clinical experience at consultant level
• Strong reputation as a clinician and clinical leader, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of clinical services

Desirable

• Significant organisational change experience / managing difficult and complex change
• A good knowledge of the local healthcare system

Specific Skills Essential

• Political awareness, with the ability to understand the wider interest groups and stakeholders within the Trust, and to work sensitively to overcome their differing positions and interest
• A thorough grasp of the NHS, local and national health care strategies
• A proven ability to plan strategically

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/