Medical Lead

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced senior clinician to lead Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Services (DIUCS). The Medical Lead provides visible clinical leadership across urgent care, overseeing a large medical workforce supporting NHS 111, clinical assessment, and out-of-hours services.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred urgent care while working with the Head of Service and Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical leadership, advice and assurance on medical risks and service performance.
• Overseeing the DIUCS medical workforce across NHS 111, clinical assessment, out-of-hours visits and urgent care pathways.
• Leading the Medical Leadership Team with the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer.
• Driving quality, safety, governance and learning from patient safety incidents and audits.
• Supporting workforce planning, medical supervision, and professional development.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and effective senior clinician to join Dorset HealthCare as the Medical Lead for Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Services (DIUCS). This is an important senior leadership role, providing visible clinical leadership across a diverse portfolio of urgent care services and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

The Medical Lead will have oversight and responsibility for a large DIUCS medical workforce supporting NHS 111, a clinical assessment service, out of hours visiting services, a single point of access for professionals, urgent treatment centres and minor injuries units. DIUCS provides a streamlined urgent care pathway across Dorset, helping patients access advice and treatment more quickly while reducing pressure on primary care, Emergency Departments and the 999 service.

Working closely with operational leaders, clinicians and system partners, you will help ensure services remain responsive, effective and sustainable for patients across Dorset.

This opportunity would suit a senior medic who can lead and inspire others, has a compassionate and patient-centred approach and is committed to developing individuals and teams.

This post is 5 PAs per week, with at least 3 PAs expected to be based at the DIUCS hub in St Leonards. Job share applications are welcomed. A 10% responsibility payment is payable in addition to the substantive salary in recognition of the leadership and managerial responsibilities of the role.

As Medical Lead, you will provide senior clinical leadership across DIUCS, working in partnership with the Head of Service, Medical Director and wider leadership team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective urgent care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing medical leadership, advice and assurance in relation to medical risks, identifying appropriate solutions and supporting the overall performance of the service.
• Providing visible clinical leadership, support and professional oversight for the DIUCS medical workforce, including responding to fitness to practise concerns.
• Working as part of the Medical Leadership Team alongside the Medical Director for Integrated Community Services and Chief Medical Officer.
• Working with the leadership team to improve quality and performance across clinical activity, financial management, strategy and service development.
• Leading and supporting clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement activities.
• Responding to patient safety incidents, audits, service reviews and regulatory inspections, ensuring learning is embedded into practice.
• Supporting workforce planning, clinical supervision, training and development for medical colleagues.
• Attending Trust-wide medical leadership meetings and contributing to the wider strategic direction of services.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Maria Doherty, Head of Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service: [e-mail]

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maria Doherty Job title: Head of Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07554125389