Job summary
This is a post offered on an initial 6 month fixed term
basis, as the incumbent is shortly to be going on secondment to a leadership
post within NHS England.
The post holder will support the ICB Medical Director and
the West Suffolk Alliance Director, in the delivery of the objectives of the
Alliance and the Integrated Care Board. The post holder will have the
opportunity to serve as a change agent in shaping the current and future
delivery of health services in the region.
The post holder will at times be required to deputise for
the ICB Medical Director, and will have the specific remit to deliver clinical
leadership at place across West Suffolk. Good relationships with key
stakeholders such as Primary Care Networks and West Suffolk Foundation Trust
are essential.
The role provides opportunities for career development, as
well as a place in the welcoming and supportive alliance team.
The role is part time, with a 2 day per week commitment. Flexible
working is supported.
Main duties of the job
Are outlined in the attached Job specification; and are
primarily for the provision of clinical and professional leadership at place.
A suitable applicant needs to be a highly regarded General
Practitioner working in West Suffolk, and will be expected to maintain a
separate clinical commitment alongside this role.
Accountable to the ICB, reporting directly to
the ICB Medical Director (MD). Work closely alongside the Alliance Director and
as part of the Alliance Senior Management team (SMT). Strong relationships with their colleagues in
general practice. Working with DMD counterparts in Ipswich and East, and
North-East Essex Alliances.
Is accountable for matters relating to
relevant professional colleagues across the clinical and care workforce
employed by the Alliance. Advise the ICB on professional matters relating to
general practice.
Accountable for a defined portfolio of work
across the ICS, as agreed with the MD. Examples could include Clinical
Informatics, Research and Ethics, Medical Workforce, Health and Care
Professional Leadership, Clinical Outcomes, Safety, Medicines management, and
Quality Improvement. Alternative
suggestions, to be agreed with the MD, are encouraged.
Lead on developing quality and transformation
of health services within the Alliance including sharing intelligence and
working with general practice and other key partners and regulators across and
outside the Alliance, to improve quality of care and outcomes.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Medical Director (DMD) will
support the development and delivery of the long-term plan of the integrated
care board (ICB) through the West Suffolk Alliance Committee (AC). They will
ensure this reflects and integrates the strategies of all relevant partner
organisations of the Alliance, with a particular focus on developing a shared
clinical strategy. As a practicing General Practitioner, they will be
responsible for developing one medical community within the Alliance.
As a member of the AC, each member is jointly
responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core
purposes of integrated care systems (ICSs):
improve
outcomes in population health and healthcare
tackle
inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access
enhance
productivity and value for money, and
help
the NHS support broader social and economic development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be a registered medical practitioner with the regulatory body (GMC), and a practicing GP.
Experience
Essential
- Professional leadership experience or equivalent is essential.
- Some experience of providing leadership within a regulated environment and across complex systems with demonstrable impact.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape is essential.
- Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, and patient safety.
- Some knowledge of health and care financial planning is desirable.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to be kind in your leadership practice.
- Exceptional communication skills which engender community confidence, strong collaborations, and partnership.
- Strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint strategic plan and undertake problem resolution and action.
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal commitment to the values of the NHS Long Term Plan, the NHS People Plan, Nolan Principle and the Fit and Proper Persons regime.
- Demonstrates a compassionate leadership style with a track record of improvements to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Lives by the values of openness and integrity and has created cultures where this thrives.
- Committed to continuing professional development.
- Personal investment in the health outcomes of the people of West Suffolk
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Address
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3YU