Deputy Medical Director

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant medical qualifications, experience in clinical governance, and a proven track record in leadership roles. This full-time position offers an engaging opportunity to influence patient care outcomes across a diverse healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Medically qualified with leadership expertise required.
• Active registration with GMC and relevant colleges.
• Experience in clinical leadership roles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and governance across the organization.
• Lead strategic planning and service delivery initiatives.
• Oversee line management of clinical directors.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Medically Qualified

Masters degree in leadership or management

Job description

Job summary

Applications are welcome for a full time (10PA), substantive Deputy Medical Director at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a key post to support the Medical Director providing Clinical Leadership across the organisation. It is anticipated that the post holder will provide system leadership for mental and physical health, developing relationships with key partners along with the Medical Director.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Medical Director and Associate Medical Directors. Other key relationships will be with the Director of Medical Education, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Chief Psychological Professions Officer, Chief Pharmacist and the Director of Research.

The deputy medical director post will hold responsibility for patient safety (2 days), wider across the medical portfolio to be agreed yearly including Integrated Improvement Plan responsibilities (2 days) and 1 day of clinical work to be agreed.

The deputy medical director will also provide day to day line management of the CCIO, CPPO, Chief Pharmacist and Head of Research, supported by the Medical Director.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-0001-VB

Job locations

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

Job description Job responsibilities

Strategic planning and service delivery

Working with strategic partners to deliver the ambitions of the Trust.

Strategic planning and decision making to deliver the Trust Clinical Plan and Transformational Change programme.

Leading the changes in clinical service delivery required to implement the service strategy.

Governance

Ensuring appropriate systems and support are in place for Clinical Governance activity within the service and clinical practice takes account of the evidence base, clinical outcomes, national standards and guidance and NICE implementation guidance through chairing Clinical effectiveness Group.

Responsible for supporting respective leads for Learning from Deaths, Mental Health Act to produce assurance through Quality Forum, Incident review meetings for the Quality and Safety Committee.

Medical Line Management

Providing leadership and line management for the CCIO, CPPO, Chief Pharmacist and Head of Research.

Supporting the Medical Director and Revalidation Lead with professional capability and conduct issues in relation to medical staff, following required processes as laid down by the Trust and professional regulation bodies.

Deputising for the Medical Director as required.

The role will also have responsibilities for Trust wide leadership and supporting professional activities. Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and more details can be found within the job description.

Job description Job responsibilities

Strategic planning and service delivery

Working with strategic partners to deliver the ambitions of the Trust.

Strategic planning and decision making to deliver the Trust Clinical Plan and Transformational Change programme.

Leading the changes in clinical service delivery required to implement the service strategy.

Governance

Ensuring appropriate systems and support are in place for Clinical Governance activity within the service and clinical practice takes account of the evidence base, clinical outcomes, national standards and guidance and NICE implementation guidance through chairing Clinical effectiveness Group.

Responsible for supporting respective leads for Learning from Deaths, Mental Health Act to produce assurance through Quality Forum, Incident review meetings for the Quality and Safety Committee.

Medical Line Management

Providing leadership and line management for the CCIO, CPPO, Chief Pharmacist and Head of Research.

Supporting the Medical Director and Revalidation Lead with professional capability and conduct issues in relation to medical staff, following required processes as laid down by the Trust and professional regulation bodies.

Deputising for the Medical Director as required.

The role will also have responsibilities for Trust wide leadership and supporting professional activities. Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and more details can be found within the job description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medically Qualified
• Continued professional and personal development.
• Masters degree or equivalent qualification in leadership or management

Training Essential

• Registered with General Medical Council and Royal College of General Practitioners / Royal College of Psychiatrists

Contractual Requirements Essential

• Needs own transport or suitable alternative

Values & Behaviours Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Experience Essential

• Experience in presenting to Board level committees
• Experience in successful service transformation activities and behavioural change
• Experience managing individuals, teams and a range of different disciplines
• Experience in working strategically
• Experience of managing a complex workload under pressure to deliver to deadlines
• Current or recent experience in a clinical leadership post
• Stakeholder engagement experience

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of vision and Trust strategic objectives
• In-depth knowledge of current national policy frameworks and clinical governance
• Understanding of the service users of the Trust which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides

Skills Essential

• Advanced analytical problem-solving skills, specifically including measurement of improvement
• Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contribution at a leadership level
• Proven track record of influencing decisions at a senior level
• Ability to establish effective relationships and alliances across networks and boundaries
• Ability to handle complex issues and resolve problems
• Able to withstand high periods of pressure and personal challenge
• Be able to articulate strategic, clinical and professional issues, including the Trust's vision and strategy, to meet the needs of a diverse audience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Medically Qualified
• Continued professional and personal development.
• Masters degree or equivalent qualification in leadership or management

Training Essential

• Registered with General Medical Council and Royal College of General Practitioners / Royal College of Psychiatrists

Contractual Requirements Essential

• Needs own transport or suitable alternative

Values & Behaviours Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Experience Essential

• Experience in presenting to Board level committees
• Experience in successful service transformation activities and behavioural change
• Experience managing individuals, teams and a range of different disciplines
• Experience in working strategically
• Experience of managing a complex workload under pressure to deliver to deadlines
• Current or recent experience in a clinical leadership post
• Stakeholder engagement experience

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of vision and Trust strategic objectives
• In-depth knowledge of current national policy frameworks and clinical governance
• Understanding of the service users of the Trust which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides

Skills Essential

• Advanced analytical problem-solving skills, specifically including measurement of improvement
• Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contribution at a leadership level
• Proven track record of influencing decisions at a senior level
• Ability to establish effective relationships and alliances across networks and boundaries
• Ability to handle complex issues and resolve problems
• Able to withstand high periods of pressure and personal challenge
• Be able to articulate strategic, clinical and professional issues, including the Trust's vision and strategy, to meet the needs of a diverse audience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)