Deputy Chief Medical Officer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to support the Chief Medical Officer in managing clinical services and ensuring high-quality patient care. This full-time role involves overseeing clinical governance, providing clinical leadership, and advising the Executive Team. The successful candidate will possess a Medical Doctorate and have strong skills in clinical management and patient safety. Join a dedicated team in one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals, known for excellence in health care and innovation.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Ability to manage clinical services effectively.
• Experience in a leadership role within healthcare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Medical Officer in executive responsibilities.
• Oversee clinical governance and professional standards.
• Advise the Executive Team and Trust Board on clinical matters.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Clinical governance

Patient safety management

Strategic direction

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) to support the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with the extensive portfolio of executive responsibility of the CMO.

The post will be full time (6 PAs for DCMO management) with the remaining sessions available to make up to 10-12 PAs with clinical sessions and Core SPA., As a Deputy Chief Medical Officer, you will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Team to ensure the delivery of safe, clinically effective, and high-quality clinical services. The Director level positions will provide support and strategic direction to the organisation, acting on behalf of the CMO. The DCMOs assist the CMO within the existing structure across a range of functions including quality and safety, clinical governance, and professional standards; this DCMO role will focus on the patient Safety portfolio.

The DCMO role will involve deputising for the CMO as required and advising the Executive Team and Trust Board on relevant matters, forming a key component of the clinical management leadership within the Trust, managing staff relevant to their function.

Additionally, you will provide clinical leadership and professional support to our Clinical Groups and providing clinical advice to the wider executive team.

The DCMOs will also provide support to the CMO in developing positive relationships with our key external partners for example GPs, commissioners and academic institutions. This role is also expected to further support and develop clinical leadership roles in the trust.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.