We are seeking an ambitious, forward thinking, clinical leader who can help us to continue our improvement journey in the Integrated Community Services Division.

We would welcome applications from an experienced and innovative clinical leader, from either consultant or general practitioner background

ICSD has 890 staff and provides 45 different services in Bolton, including Admission Avoidance, Integrated Discharge, District Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics and Podiatry. We also have Consultant led medical services for Endocrinology, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Neurology, Palliative Care and Stroke.

These services are for adults 18 years of age or older, and are delivered in a range of settings across the community in Bolton as well as at the Royal Bolton Hospital site.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a clinical leader who aligns to the vision and values of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, and who can contribute to the delivery of our strategic objectives. This role will require clinical leadership within the division and in collaboration with the other Divisional Medical Directors to align and deliver the priorities of the clinical strategy.

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community healthcare. We work alongside and in partnership with primary and social care, to provide services (rated 'Good' in our last CQC inspection) to 275,000 people living in Bolton.

The role requires a time commitment of 16 hours per week attracting 4 PAs or equivalent.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Further details about the role can be found here:

https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/2024/10/ICSD-Divisional-Medical-Director-recruitment-pack.pdf

For a more detailed conversation about the division, our work, and the role of the Divisional Medical Director in this context, please contact:

Francis Andrews (Medical Director)

francis.andrews@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204 390 260

Michael Chew (Divisional Director of Operations ICSD)

michael.chew@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204 462 353

Person Specification
Qualifiations and Experience
Essential

• Medically qualified consultant, or general practitioner, with experience of working in a NHS organisation.
• Registered with GMC/GDC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of medical leadership professional development

Attitudes and Behaviours
Essential

• A commitment to working for the NHS
• Upholding the guiding principles and values of the NHS constitution through personal behaviour
• Commitment to supporting patients and carers
• Willingness to challenge and support colleagues to uphold the behavioural standards of the Trust
• Willingness to understand the strengths and weaknesses of teams and provide a caring and safe environment to enable them to achieve goals
• Commitment to self improvement by identifying development needs

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Clinical lead or equivalent experience
• Track record of successful and sustained medical management
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance
• Experience of service innovation and development
• Good understanding of national targets and performance management methodology
• Understanding how health and social care services need to work together, connect and interact
• Understanding and appreciation of current medical workforce issues
• Demonstrable experience in leading change management processes with successful outcomes whilst maintaining key performance indicators
• Evidence of delivering strategic outcomes for patients

Desirable

• Involvement in the transformation and integration of services

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Understanding and application of principles and practice of clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and clinical audit
• Ability to analyse, highly complex organisational problems and develop and implement workable solutions
• Ability to have a positive impact on others, build relationships, persuade and collaborate.
• Involve and make individuals feel valued for their contributions in improving outcomes
• Evaluation of different types of information and evidence bases to synthesise new ideas and underpin change for improvement
• Ability to motivate and inspire others to develop capability and learning to achieve results in challenging conditions
• Understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to delivery of strategic vision.
• Agreeing performance goals and quality indicators and supporting individuals and teams to take responsibility for results.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• High degree of analytical skills and report writing
• Self-awareness of leadership behaviours
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
• Creation of a credible future vision that engages colleagues
• Ability to manage challenging conversations and provide feedback to peers.

Desirable

• Previous experience in information governance

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