Clinical Director – Ministry of Defence (Primary Care) – Pertemps Medical
Company:
Pertemps Medical
Job title:
Clinical Director
Base Salary:
£125k pro rata + expenses
Payment Type:
Outside IR35
Contract length
: Permanent
Contract type:
Part-time
Hours:
5-6 sessions a week (session = 4 hours), flexible hours as agreed.
Location:
Pertemps Medical – Milton Keynes (HQ) and some remote working options
Onsite site visits / working as required across the UK
Start Date:
ASAP
Position Overview:
Pertemps Medical is going through an exciting period of growth and change. We are seeking to add to our brilliant team to support our significant multiyear investment and expansion plans – building upon our strong ethos of patient safety, high clinical standards, robust team support, and sector-leading dynamism.
Strong clinical leadership is key with the recruitment and retention of staff, along with greater clinician and client engagement as well as fostering strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical teams. These are recognised widely as being key drivers of improved quality and safety of care.
With your appointment as a senior clinician, we will seek to add to this approach. You will become a part of senior leadership team within our group sharing our culture, values and innovation within the Pertemps Network group.
Purpose of the Job:
Clinical Director responsible for the safe, effective and timely delivery of medical assessments on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) - for new recruits to the Royal Navy, the Marines and the Reserves.
Responsible for:
Clinical Leads and front-line clinical colleagues responsible for service delivery
Requirements:
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK)
- Full Registration with the GMC and record of Continuous Professional Development
- Full participation in the appraisal and revalidation as required by the GMC
- Significant clinical leadership experience
- An understanding of the Medical Service Delivery within the Ministry of Defence / branches of the armed forces is preferred
- Sound knowledge of Clinical & Corporate Governance
- Good organisational and communication skills
Principle Duties and Responsibilities.
- To function as the Clinical Director for the Central Government – MoD department inside the Clinical Services Division.
- To work alongside The Account Director for Central Government – Ministry of Defence.
- Assure and guide the work of the clinical teams in the delivery of their work.
- Manage and resolve clinical queries from front line clinical teams by working collaboratively.
- Responsible for assurance of activity that requires senior clinical sign off as appropriate.
- Responsible for the early identification of clinician and clinical concerns / escalations and to take the appropriate steps to gather information and undertake any required action in conjunction with the Medical Director as appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements required by the Ministry of Defence through regular audits and checks.
- Responsible for ensuring Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement framework to be followed by clinical teams.
- To submit a monthly report of activity – and as directed by the Medical Director.
- To support the Medical Director with the delivery of clinical leadership.
- Mentor and support the professional development of the clinical staff, including conducting appraisals and identifying training needs to enhance competencies.
- Foster a supportive and collaborative environment that attracts, retains, and develops high-quality staff.
General duties:
- To keep up to date with all required training needs and good practice commensurate with the role
- Ensure proper and robust record-keeping.
- To attend regular Governance, Operational Meetings and ad hoc meetings as required.
- To safeguard patient and client welfare by ensuring the highest standards of medical practice are maintained.
- To have in place indemnity at all times with a Medical Defence Organisation (MDO) appropriate to this role.
- To be present/onsite in the office for a minimum of one day within the working week.
- To declare any conflicts of interest.
- To attend meetings and undertake any further activities as required consistent with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
- To lead, foster and support a culture that ensures transparency, robust patient and client safety and high-quality clinical care are at the forefront of what we do.
Works alongside / supported by:
- Account Director for Central Government – Ministry of Defence
- Director of Quality Assurance
- Account Manager - Ministry of Defence
- Head of Clinical Services
- Head of Clinical Governance
If you're interested in being part of a new and exciting team at Pertemps Medical, please get in touch below.
National Strategic Director:
Dr Rajiv Sharma
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Medical Director & Responsible Officer:
Dr Vijayan Suresh
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