Executive Medical Director

at  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest NHS Health Board in Wales with a turnover of £2.1bn and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical leader with a track record in consistently delivering clinical effectiveness and patient safety to join our Medical leadership team as an Executive Medical Director.
The ideal applicant for the role of Executive Medical Director is not just a compassionate and visionary leader but a leader whose values align with our own. As a critical member of our team, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work in close collaboration with our (2) Deputy Executive Medical Directors and the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery.
This is a unique opportunity for any clinical leader who is considering the next step in their career and joining a Health Board with a workforce of over 21,000 staff.
The prime responsibility of the Executive Medical Director is to provide medical leadership so that population health outcomes improve. The Executive Medical Director will be responsible for medical and dental leadership, building, motivating and developing a team of clinicians, to drive forward service transformation across the BCU Health Board healthcare community,
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Health Board in North Wales where dedicated staff provide high quality care, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

Key responsibilities include;

• Act as the principal source of medical advice to the Board and act as a professional lead for all doctors, dentists and clinical networks
• Jointly lead on the clinical governance agenda, in conjunction with the Nurse Director and Director of Therapies and Health Science Work closely with primary care providers and local authorities to develop patient focussed integrated care pathways
• Undertake the role of Responsible Officer in accordance with the requirements of the General Medical Council.
• Undertake the role of Caldicott Guardian
• Support the development of, and governance arrangements for, undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Support excellence in research and development, and champion best practice in care
• Ensure that the Health Board makes a significant contribution to health improvement and the reduction of health inequalities

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organization in Wales, providing a comprehensive range of primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services for a population of around 700,000 people across North Wales. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through high-quality, compassionate care.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
North Wales is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. The north, easterly, and coastal areas are more densely populated, gradually becoming more rural towards the west, where the Welsh language is also most prevalent. North Wales is best known for its vast areas of natural beauty, notably the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, home to the highest mountain in Wales, as well as spectacular lakes, waterfalls and disused quarries.
Boasting 250 miles of coastline, the are plenty of beautiful beaches to enjoy all year round. Much of the Wales Coast Path can be cycled as well as walked, as it shares a route with the National Cycle Network.
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are also encouraged. Please contact Senior Recruitment Specialist Kimberly Ollerton-Lewis, kimberly.ollerton-lewis@wales.nhs.u

• Act as the principal source of medical advice to the Board and act as a professional lead for all doctors, dentists and clinical networks
• Jointly lead on the clinical governance agenda, in conjunction with the Nurse Director and Director of Therapies and Health Science Work closely with primary care providers and local authorities to develop patient focussed integrated care pathways
• Undertake the role of Responsible Officer in accordance with the requirements of the General Medical Council.
• Undertake the role of Caldicott Guardian
• Support the development of, and governance arrangements for, undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Support excellence in research and development, and champion best practice in care
• Ensure that the Health Board makes a significant contribution to health improvement and the reduction of health inequalitie