Strategic Medical Director, Inpatient Pathways & Safety

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Director for Inpatient Pathways, Quality & Safety to lead medical strategy for inpatient care across the trust. The post involves embedding improvement culture from ward to Board, turning national standards and patient feedback into reliable inpatient pathways and safeguarding safety and outcomes.

The role works with Care Group Medical Directors and Nursing and AHP leaders to strengthen standards and regulatory compliance while driving learning

Responsibilities

• Strategic medical leadership for inpatient care standards and improvement.
• Lead on transformation of clinical pathways to improve safety and quality for inpatients.
• Develop assurance frameworks and triangulate against other sources of feedback.
• Champion a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement across all clinical services.

Job description

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Director for Inpatient Pathways, Quality & Safety to lead medical strategy for inpatient care across the trust. The post involves embedding improvement culture from ward to Board, turning national standards and patient feedback into reliable inpatient pathways and safeguarding safety and outcomes.

The role works with Care Group Medical Directors and Nursing and AHP leaders to strengthen standards and regulatory compliance while driving learning