Job summaryThis advert is primarily for a deputy medical director in safer care. Clinical work will then be assigned based on specialty of the successful candidate - please see below for further details.
We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.
The Deputy Medical Director for Safer Care will be expected to display the Trust values at all times. Working alongside Clinical Executives and Clinical Leaders as well as patient safety Team they will have accountability and responsibility for providing safer services and high-quality outcomes and experience to our service users and carers through improved care delivery. And ensure the culture within our services is built upon the Trust Values. This is a senior role responsible for supporting the Executive Medical Director.
Main duties of the jobPlease see the attached job description for further information regarding the duties in this role
Tenure: Three years (first year probationary) fixed term, subject to annual review. Post holder can re-apply at the end of the term.
Programmed Activities: 5 PAs for DMD +DCC 3 + 1 SPA (a maximum combined total 9 PA as part of the consultant contract in adult or older adult psychiatry respectively)
The Consultant contract will be substantive.Please note the Consultant Psychiatrist job descriptions where we have an appropriate vacancy are in Middlesborough, Scarborough and Shotley Bridge:
Parkside Adult CMHT, Middlesborough
Shotley Bridge, Derwentside, MHSOP
Ellis Centre Adult CMHT, Scarborough
About usWe are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
DetailsDate posted: 11 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9346-DMD-16M
Job locations: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2TS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job descriptions for further information relating to this post, as well as the potential clinical posts available.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Evidence of training within Management and Systems Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to post(Example Leadership )
ExperienceEssential- Significant previous experience in a senior medical leadership role (ie Associate Medical Director)
- Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues.
- Participation and supervision of quality and service improvement initiatives
- Managing quality and assurance governance issues
- Interpreting and implementing national policy, guidance and standards within a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and its governance
- Developing policy and services within a healthcare organisation.
- Leading organisational change, including internal and external consultation processes.
- Representing a healthcare organisation at external forums.
- Managing highly complex human resources and financial management issues within a healthcare setting.
- Undertaking research and development activities.
Desirable- Experience acting as a leader within a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2TS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Executive Medical Director, Dr Kedar Kale, kedar.kale2@nhs.net
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.Applications from job seekers who require current 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, 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 (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
