Job Summary
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to welcome two Clinical Directors to support Medicine and Community Services for our Colchester site. This position is offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years working 4 sessions per week, but we are open to a possible job share (50:50).

The ESNEFT Medicine and Community Services Clinical Director will provide clinical leadership and expertise in the service to support the delivery of an effective and high-quality service for ESNEFT. The Clinical Director in liaison with the Divisional Director will implement and lead the directorates quality agenda.

Applications are welcome from acute and community/primary care.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide exceptional leadership for the delivery and development of high-quality Medicine and Community services within the Trust, the locality and the ICS
• Act as an ambassador for the Trust including promotion of vertical and horizontal integration of acute and community focused services
• Shape and support the development of the Divisional, ESNEFT and ICB strategy including the delivery of divisional priorities and objectives
• Work closely with both the Divisional Director and the Divisional Management Team to develop the divisions operational clinical services and develop a culture of continuous quality improvement
• Help create a patient safety culture, ensure that appropriate governance arrangements are in place enabling effective management of complaints, incidents and risk management, audits and learning to improve patient case.
• Review and help implement recommendations from external and statutory and professional inspections
• Provide visible leadership to the clinical teams within the Division and wider NEE health service, promote continual improvement and transformation in quality, performance and delivery of integrated services
• Create an environment where a wide range of specialist knowledge and expertise is drawn upon to develop the skills of all medical staff within the Division and wider NEE health service

About Us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.Improving quality and access to care by making the most of the scale of our services is an important strategic goal. It is an exciting time to be working in the ESNEFT Medicine and Community Services as we strive to provide a modern and high-quality service for the population that we serve. Why work with us?

• Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for professional development
• Support from ED consultants on-site
• A chance to make a real impact in urgent care

If you're passionate about urgent and emergency care and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, wed love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Clinical Qualification to a post-graduate level

Desirable

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of leading clinical services
• Understanding of the NHS regulatory environment and ICS working
• Understanding of national strategy and principles of improving care and outcomes

Desirable

• Demonstrable and credible experience in a significant leadership role.
• Evidence of extensive (and successful) quality, people and financial experience.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Primary Care Careers
Address: Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Primary Care Careers, enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk, 01206918760