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- Developing and implementing new care models while networking with NHS and private healthcare providers.
- Leading the haematology department and team, promoting quality improvement and clinical governance.
- Serving on the Clinical Governance Committee to ensure compliance with CQC standards and contractual obligations.
- Overseeing clinician performance, recruitment, and the annual appraisal process within the department.
- Workplace pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rated)
- Flexible working hours
- Employee wellness programs and career development opportunities
About the role: Clinical Lead, Haematology
Were looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join our Medical Directorate and help us direct and grow our Haematology service. It's a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Haematology Consultant seeking their next challenge.
As Clinical Lead, you'll be responsible for developing new models of care and implementing them by successfully networking with local clinicians and healthcare providers, both NHS and private. You'll head up your department and lead your team in the provision of those services, constantly evaluating and seeking opportunity for continual quality improvement.
You'll also be a member of our Clinical Governance Committee, promoting a culture of safety, and quality; espousing black box thinking and be the point of escalation for any departmental concerns. You'll support the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director to ensure that Medefer meets the requirements of the CQC and the clinical quality components of our contractual obligations.
The role is remote working and equates to 1PA per week (4 hours), and the expectation is that the work will be done outside of your NHS working hours and any other work that you may do.
About us
ABOUT MEDEFER
Medefer is an innovative CQC registered healthcare provider that aims to transform the way that healthcare is delivered by enabling healthcare systems to provide patients with the best healthcare experience - timely, efficient and effective.
Founded by Consultants and GPs working in the NHS, our culture is driven by a deeply held commitment to the NHS and delivering transformational change to the patient experience. We are a passionate, dedicated and patient-focused team striving to make healthcare fit for the 21st century. Our vision is to completely re-frame the way that healthcare is delivered, giving patients the right to choose who will provide their care at the point of a GP referral to a specialist.
Medefers technology platform delivers world-class leading safety, whilst delivering a unique approach in delivering a national service to patients, from referral, to treatment and discharge.
AT MEDEFER WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY NHS PATIENT DESERVES THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALTHCARE.
JOB TITLE: Clinical Lead Haematology
REPORTING TO: Medical Director
LOCATION: Remote working
Join us in our mission to transform patient care and be part of a dynamic and innovative team. We pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture and you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of intelligent, driven and compassionate people who care deeply about transforming the way healthcare is delivered.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Clinical Lead role is pivotal, heading up the clinical department, line managing and developing their team, supporting the development of new models of care and providing leadership for continual quality improvement. The clinical lead role is integral to the organisations governance structures and is a member of the Clinical Governance Committee, which is chaired by the Medical Director and reports to Medefers Board.
As a Clinical Lead and as part of a wider team, you will be involved in successfully networking with local clinicians and healthcare providers (both NHS and Private), implementing the service and then performance monitoring it. It is acknowledged that Medefer is a growing organisation and that the time requirements for the role will likely increase. Through mutual discussion this might be met through extending the time commitment of the lead and / or recruiting deputies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Membership and attendance of the Clinical Governance Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its duties as stated in the terms of reference.
Reporting to the Medical Director or Deputy Medical Director.
Leading and line managing their speciality department and clinical workforce within it.
Attending regular clinical leads meetings.
Being available to attend clinical pathway / engagement meetings with our partners when reasonably possible.
Undertaking regular reviews and audits of clinician performance under their purview and provide feedback on an ongoing basis.
Provide leadership for developing Medefers evolving model of care, encompassing clinical effectiveness, patient safety and patient experience.
Promote and lead a culture of safety and quality enacting Medefers policies including the Significant Events and Complaints policies. Point of escalation for departmental concerns.
Oversee the development and implementation of the departmental Clinical Workforce Strategy.
Responsible for Medefer consultants and junior doctors within the department and involved in recruitment, on-boarding and performance management. Timely response to requests for clinical lead sign off interviews.
Support the human resources department to ensure that their clinical team meet the requirements for practicing privileges
Oversee and deliver the annual appraisal process for departmental clinicians.
Support the Chief Medical Officer (Responsible Officer) and Medical Director to ensure that Medefer meets the requirements for the Care Quality Commission and clinical quality components of our contractual obligations.
Work with the Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director to implement Medefers Vision and Strategy.
The role is remote working and the expectation is that the majority of the work will be done outside of the standard 9-5 working day. The Clinical Lead would be expected to have an agreement in principle with their NHS Trust to be available for at least one hour per week (0.25 PA) during the standard working week. This would enable them to attend meetings with Medefer on occasions as required.
The time commitment and payment equates to 1 PA per week (4 hours) but it is understood that this will be worked flexibly.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Substantive Consultant with at least 3 years in practice.
Senior leadership experience at Clinical Lead or Clinical Director level would be ideal.
Interested in digital health / clinical informatics / new ways of working.
Ability to manage a team of clinicians.
Excellent time management, planning and prioritising skills.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Adaptable, flexible and an ability to multi-task.
Positively contributes to change initiatives.
Creative thinker who is able to identify new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking.
Excellent teamworking skills, supportive of others and confident in sharing knowledge willingly.
Experience in conflict resolution, and able to collaborate with others confidently.
Leadership coaching and mentoring, encouraging high performance output, identifies areas for continuous improvement, leads by example.
Resilient with an excellent work ethic, committed to working hard towards defined goals and to achieve agreed objectives, enthusiastic.
Excellent attention to detail, able to process detailed information effectively, consistently and accurately.
Commercially aware with an ability to understand commercial initiatives and decisions, understands pressures and the demands on others.
Confident in influencing and persuading others by ensuring an understanding of stakeholder needs and able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments.
BENEFITS
Workplace pension scheme
28 days annual leave in addition to the normal bank holidays (pro-rated for part time hours)
Flexible working hours
Discount schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Health and wellbeing scheme that provides free access to a confidential phoneline, GP and counselling services
Career development and opportunities for progression and training.
TERMS
This is a permanent position being offered on a part-time basis.
Medefer fully complies with the Equality Act 2. We are an equal opportunities employer, value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Safeguarding is a core responsibility for everyone within Medefer. This role includes following Medefer's safeguarding policies and processes to support the safety and well-being of adults and children alike. We work within a think family approach, respecting individuals rights and recognising the impact family dynamics may have on safety. Everyone who works or volunteers for Medefer in any guise is expected to comply with in house and local policies, procedures and guidelines and consult with the Safeguarding Champions and/or the Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Lead for support if needed.
This job description is non-contractual and the postholder will be expected to perform additional duties and tasks that may be assigned by management from time to time to suit business needs.
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