Chief Medical Officer (interim)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Southampton

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Chief Medical Officer (interim)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Limited Term Project

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Please not this role also comes with a responsibility allowance of £35,000 per annum

The Chief Medical Officer is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board for professional leadership of the medical workforce and for promoting high quality patient care, clinical effectiveness, education, research and innovation.

We are seeking an interim appointment to this role for 6 months, whilst we recruit to the position on a substantive basis.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration, possess significant Board-level leadership experience within complex healthcare environments and demonstrate a track record of clinical strategy delivery, governance leadership, research and education leadership, system working, workforce transformation and inclusive leadership.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Person specification

Essential

Master's degree, equivalent postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
Full active registration with the General Medical Council
Significant senior clinical and managerial leadership experience working at or near Board level in the NHS in a complex operating environment
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Track record of developing and implementing clinical strategies, plans, policies and procedures with well-developed clinical governance experience
Track record of delivering high-quality outcomes and positive patient experience
Proven personal and professional credibility with Board-level stakeholders, management teams, clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, the public and academic partners
Experience of developing new multi-disciplinary models of care and implementing service redesign and innovation within and across organisational boundaries
Experience of managing performance and conduct issues relating to medical staff
Experience of public engagement and consultation over proposals for significant service change
Experience of media handling and public relations
Understanding of medical workforce, medical education, research and clinical effectiveness requirements relevant to a large NHS teaching hospital
Ability to support delivery of Trust strategy, corporate objectives, responsible officer duties and executive-level governance responsibilities
Knowledge of NHS financial regime and experience of managing budgets and spending programmes
Actively seeks, establishes and develops effective working relationships with key stakeholders
Visible commitment to compassionate, inclusive and values-led leadership
Commitment to equality, inclusion, belonging and reducing workforce and health inequalities
Ability to represent the Trust credibly with the public, media, regulators, academic partners and system stakeholders
Contributes effectively to Board working, organisational governance, risk management and assurance
Monitors compliance with legal, ethical, social and environmental requirements
Able to analyse, interpret and present complex data clearly for Board, executive and clinical audiences
Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Desirable

Experience of working in a teaching hospital environment with exposure to research and development activity
Experience of leading or sponsoring major clinical, research, education, workforce or service transformation programmes
Experience of building productive relationships with universities, Royal Colleges, regulators, medical unions, NHS England regional teams and Integrated Care System partners
Experience of leading or supporting renewal, growth or assurance of major research facilities, networks or partnerships
Experience as an executive champion for inclusion, staff networks, sustainability or other cross-cutting corporate priorities