Interim Chief Medical Officer

at  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, striving to create an environment where everyone matters. This role is an opportunity for you to make a significant contribution as the Trusts most senior doctor leading the effective management of medical staff to deliver safe, effective, high quality care to our patients.
As the Interim Chief Medical Officer you will hold Board level responsibility and play a pivotal leadership role both at Trust and Group level. Advising Trust Board on the most effective, cost efficient and proficient ways of delivering clinical services ensuring its clinical reputation is maintained to the highest possible standards.
Relishing a challenge, as an expert communicator, you’ll be confident to lead on the sharing of highly complex information in a way that empowers and inspires others. You will lead on clinical strategy and promote the need for continuous improvement and excellence in the provision of clinical services throughout the Trust.

To succeed in the role you will be a consultant registered with GMC or qualified doctor employed in medical management with a proven track record for continuous professional development. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles
• Proven knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
• Extensive involvement in management roles, including, information governance, maintaining high professionals standards, doctors in difficulty and case management
• An understanding of medical recruitment and training matters
• Evidence of being involved in improving infection control
• Demonstrates good strategic awareness of wider NHS issues and the implication of NHS drivers on Trust services
• Proven experience of clinical risk management

At the RUH we 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 proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
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 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 .
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role

• Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles
• Proven knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
• Extensive involvement in management roles, including, information governance, maintaining high professionals standards, doctors in difficulty and case management
• An understanding of medical recruitment and training matters
• Evidence of being involved in improving infection control
• Demonstrates good strategic awareness of wider NHS issues and the implication of NHS drivers on Trust services
• Proven experience of clinical risk managemen