Deputy Medical director

Job Title - Deputy Medical Director (Surgical)

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide clinical leadership and guidance, including operational support to the team through the embedment and continuous improvement of clinical services, standards and governance aimed at achieving best in class patient safety and quality standards

Maintaining a balance between running an active clinical practice and performing clinical leadership and oversight for the business unit will be a standard part of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To provide leadership and guidance to the clinical team

To support the implementation of the business unit and group clinical strategy

To monitor, guide and improve quality management, clinical risk and governance processes both at business unit and corporate level

To drive and support the daily clinical operations of the clinical function for the business unit, including budgeting and financial monitoring

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Medical Degree with a speciality area from an accredited institution

A Degree in business administration will be an advantage

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5-8 years’ experience as a senior clinician

Relevant experience in hospital operations is desired

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Manage and lead people

Drive Operational Excellence

Build collaborative relationships

Handle difficult situations and conflict

Analytical thinking

Judgement and Decision Making