Deputy Medical Director

at  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Reports to: Medical Director Accountable to: Medical Director Key Relationships Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Chief Executive, CHFT Executive Team, Deputy Directors, Directors of Operations, Divisional Directors, Clinical Directors, Clinical Commissioning Groups; Clinical Teams and External Partners The Deputy Medical Directors (DMDs) will support the Medical Director to deliver effective clinical care and quality improvement at CHFT and in partnership with other health and social care providers. Effective working with the other Deputy Directors, members of the Executive Team, corporate and divisional teams will be important and, in all aspects of leadership and care for patients, the Deputy Medical Director will personally demonstrate and role model one culture of care. The DMD will have significant experience in leading senior teams and will possess leadership ability to deal with complex issues, proactively leading on solutions and action plans in support of both the Chief Executive, Medical Director and other members of the Executive Team in the delivery of corporate objectives and performance targets. It is anticipated that the post-holder will aspire to a full executive role in the future.
The Deputy Medical Director is a permanent role and a job plan will be developed in partnership with the Medical Director to allow the post holder to continue to work clinically and also deliver the role of DMD. The DMD will have one of two key portfolio areas: Workforce and Operations, or Quality and Governance as outlined in the Medical Directors Office structure (see below). These portfolios will rotate at an agreed point so that experience across the Medical Director portfolio will be gained during the performance of the role. Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register.
Applicants must continue to hold a License to Practice. This post requires a flexible working practice, recognising the importance CHFT places on strong colleague engagement and leadership visibility. The post holder will help to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others. The DMDs will deputise for the Medical Director during periods of absence

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