Thank you for considering applying for the role of Deputy Medical Director (Quality). We are looking for a consultant to join us in leading The Princess Alexandra Hospital in our aim to deliver the highest quality care in a way that engages all of us (patients, carers and healthcare-givers) both in the hospital and the community. Over the next 6 years we will be working within a fully-fledged integrated care system and partnership, we will have moved to a new hospital and we will have embraced the best of digitisation. It will be a period of great opportunity to set the highest standards and create great innovation.

The interview will be held on Friday 9th July.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Medical Director for Quality is critical to the delivery of the highest quality and safest care for our patients. The role will require that you commit to 4 PAs within your job plan, that you are present and available for the committees and working groups necessary to set direction and that you develop strong collaborative working relationships with senior leaders in the organisation from all professions. This role requires a high level of visibility within the organisation.

About us

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. Youll be being part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an outstanding organisation. Its never been a better time to join us.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• This post is of critical importance in the realisation of the PAH journey to outstanding, and coordinating all aspects of quality for the purposes of ward to board governance
• Provide the Trust Board and others with assurance regarding clinical quality, from ward to board
• Ensure that the safety and quality of care of patients is the priority for the Trust

Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential

• Candidates must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Tier 2/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.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2/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.
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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk

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