Deputy Director for Medical Service Group

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking a Deputy Director for Medical Service Group. The role involves supporting the Director in operational and clinical service delivery objectives, coordinating governance, and leading teams to ensure high-quality patient services. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in risk management, and a commitment to driving healthcare improvements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and operational management skills.
• Experience in clinical governance and risk management.
• Ability to drive change and modernisation in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in service delivery objectives.
• Co-ordinate patient quality and safety governance.
• Lead operational management of the service group.

Job description

Deputy Director for Medical Service Group

The Deputy Service Group Director for the Medicine Service will support the Director in their role on the delivery of the Trusts operational and clinical service delivery objectives, teams, clinical groups and across the Somerset system.

The post holder will support and act as the deputy for the Director at Trust Board, Executive Team and other senior levels as well as for the areas of responsibility specifically encompassed in this role portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities.

To work in collaboration with and provide support to the Clinical Leads to drive change and modernisation ensuring the achievement of National, Trust and Group performance indicators and objectives.

• To co-ordinate patient quality, safety and clinical effectiveness governance as well as risk management supported by the Associate Director for Patient Care.
• To be responsible for the operational day to day running of the Group, working in collaboration with the Associate Medical Director (AMD), Group Director and Associate Director for Patient Care.
• Responsible for coordinating the Group Strategic Business Plan, identifying business opportunities and supporting Service Managers with business planning and change management initiatives.
• To provide strong, clear leadership and operational management in the business aspects of the Group to achieve a fully integrated approach to delivering high quality, adaptable, patient led services.
• To lead the monitoring/improvements of operational performance targets within the Group.
• To analyse data and soft intelligence, form judgments around service performance and implement appropriate action.
• To build effective working relationships with key partners including the public, primary care providers and clinical commissioning groups to maximise the opportunity for partnership working and effective seamless service delivery across the Group, ensuring clinical teams are involved in all decisions around their services.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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.