Job summary
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer role is a significant opportunity to develop a key leadership role, and will be pivotal to culture and medical management in our diverse Trust. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) will work collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership to specific high profile areas, and medical leadership more generally.
The post provides the breadth of experience in professional and corporate areas that could lead to further progression and career development, and is a potential step towards a CMO role. The DCMO will agree a balanced medical leadership portfolio that will provide exceptional experience in corporate medical leadership, across a diverse Mental Health and Community Trust, and in the wider system. They will chair Trust wide groups, and will be a visible, respected and key senior clinical leader for example, as the Trust's Caldicott Guardian.
The role results from increased investmentin clinical and medical leadership, at a time of service development, and further expansion such as in medical education, and into the wider Integrated Care System.
The ideal candidate is a medical leader who wishes to develop further. They will have and continue to develop the credibility, clarity of thinking, resilience and breadth of ability to lead in complex clinical and organisational situations with compassion, and knowledge.
Closing Date: 5th June 2024
Stakeholder Panel: 12th June 2024
Interviews: 13th June 2024
Main duties of the job
The Medical Directorate provides strategic leadership to medical management on issues such as medical development, recruitment, retention, and Job Planning. The DCMO will work with the CMO on these medical professional issues, as co-chair of the Senior Medical Managers Meeting, and lead on agreed medical professional areas of priority and interest.
The CMO leads on medical disciplinary matters. The DCMO will therefore gain relevant experience as agreed, and as a medical appraiser. They will train to become a Case Investigator and Case Manager for disciplinary matters with the support of the CMO.
The portfolio includes being the Caldicott Guardian, and as such the DCMO is co-chair of the Information Governance Steering Group. They chair trust wide groups such as Medicines Optimisation Group, Mortality Review Group, and are corporate lead for Clinical Audit and NICE on behalf of the CMO.
The DCMO role has 8 programmed activities and additional PA's can be agreed in a clinical service. The post includes on-call responsibilities. This will be considered as part of the personal development plan and in most instances the DCMO will join or work towards joining the Executive On-call rota. The post holder will be supported with their development by the CMO and through their appraisal, development plan and supervision. They are encouraged to undertake leadership training if desired.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Please see full person specification in the attached candidate pack.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, leadership
- Additional clinical or management qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or significant equivalent experience
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Up to date with professional requirements of a senior doctor, such as appraisal
- At least two years' experience in a senior leadership role such as lead clinician or Clinical Director with demonstrable track record relevant to person specification
Professional and leadership skills
Essential
- Ability to think clearly, contain and inspire confidence at all levels, including as a representative of the Trust, and Directorate
- Demonstrable exceptional ability at working with others and leading through change
- Demonstrable ability to develop strategy
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of and training in Caldicott Guardian role, or willingness and demonstrable ability to obtain this within 6 months
- Understanding of clinical governance and how it underpins care delivery with experience of Serious Incident report writing and complaints response
- Knowledge of issues pertinent to the medical profession and vision to improve medical development and roles
- Up to date with professional requirements for relevant clinical sessions, such as AC/section 12 approval if a psychiatrist
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.
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Trust HQ
Armstrong Way
London
UB2 4SD