Associate Medical Director

Job summary Applications are invitedfor the posts of 5 Associate Medical Officers (AMDs) from dynamic andcollaborative clinical colleagues with a reasonable experience of leadershiproles or projects.Applications arewelcomed from a wide range of clinical backgrounds - medical, nursing,pharmacy, AHP, public health, optometry, dentistry and related disciplines andit is expected that the candidates have a significant understanding of healthinequalities alongside a passion to make change at system level.
The applicantscan be working in any part of the health care system- primary care, acutehospital, community services, mental health services, or local authorities.SAS doctors are alsoencouraged to apply if they have the relevant experience.Supporting the ChiefMedical Officer (CMO) and team with a large portfolio, the AMDs will holdseveral responsibilities working across the system and as part of a passionate,multi-disciplinary team.
The importance of strong clinical leadership is recognisedwidely as being one of the biggest drivers of improved quality and safety ofcare, innovation and transformation.
This also helps with recruitment andretention of staff, along with greater clinician engagement in the workrequired for system change.This role attractsbetween 3-5 sessions or Programmed Activities (PAs), however we are flexible toaccommodate job share arrangements in order to work around clinicalresponsibilities.
Main duties of the job Work closely with the Deputy CMOs and fellowAMDs, deputising as required.
Develop close working relationships with othersenior leaders in the Integrated Care Board (ICB), the Integrated Care System(ICS) and the 4 Places (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) so thatthe Medical Directorate works in an integrated and collaborative manner acrossHealth and Care organisations at System and Place.
This will involve working acrossall ICS partners.Ensure that collaboration takes place withcolleagues in the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) as required to carry outthe duties of the role.
Line manager responsibility for ClinicalDirectors and Clinical Leads as required, with all of the usual managerialrequirements.Ensure mechanisms are in place for cliniciansand care professionals to have access to relevant shared data and analytics.Lead appropriate programmes, projects, systems,and processes to support transformation and implementation of agreed strategiesand care pathways.Working with Senior Leaders in the system todeliver the ICBs joint forward plan in line with the agreed operating model.The AMD roles to be appointed will each cover one of sixmain portfolios listed within the JD with the exception of ClinicalInvolvement and Engagement.
This willbe recruited to at a later date.In your application, please indicate:the number of sessions you are able to offerif appointed.
which of the 5 AMD roles you are interestedin.
About us The Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a statutory NHSorganisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of million people in the Black Country.
We manage the NHS budget for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton and areresponsible for planning and buying Primary Medical Services (GPs), dental,optometry and pharmacy services.
We are part of the Black Country Integrated Care System (ICS),known as Healthier Futures, which is a partnership of organisations workingtogether to bring health and social care services closer together for the goodof our communities.
We support the ICS vision for a healthier place withhealthier people and healthier futures.The ICB has five core values that underpin theway we work and help to guide our actions and the decisions we make for localpeople and communities.
These are compassion, inclusivity, integrity,fairness and trust.We are an equal opportunities employer who actively supports andencourages increasing the diversity of our employees, and welcome applicationsfrom people with transferable skills gained through experience across the fullrange of health and social care settings.We are also a bronze award holder under the Defence EmployerRecognition Scheme (ERS).
The ERS recognises commitment and support from UKemployers for defence personnel.Note: in case of fraudulent activity please ensure you check the sender which will be from Job description Job responsibilities Actas an ICB Associate Medical Director Providethe strategic direction for your portfolio across the system.
Actas the ICB expert for your respective field or portfolio.Provide clinicalsupport, advice, and guidance on behalf of the Office of the Chief MedicalOfficer to the ICB, other system functions and stakeholders as required.Provideoversight for clinical leadership for their respective portfolio, collaboratingclosely with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director for PrimaryCare, Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Directors, Heads and Clinical Leads within theCMO directorate.Commensuratewith the seniority of a system level Associate Medical Director it is expectedthatoYouwill deputise for the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director functionsas required.oYouwill respond to the emerging needs and priorities of the system, necessitatingthe flexible evolution of your responsibilities and professional portfolio.Representthe Office of the Chief Medical Officer Regionally (or beyond) as required.Workto support delivery of the requirements of the Black Country Operating Model,which includes (but is not restricted to) chairing a Black Country wideClinical Reference Group (CRG).
Each CRG will be in a defined clinical areaworking with colleagues across the system who are experts in their designatedfields, to deliver improved outcomes for our population.Theproposed CRGs are four as follows:oCardiometabolicoRespiratoryoChildrenand Young People (CYP) oFrailty,Palliative and End of Life CareSupportand co-ordinate the development of services between the four places of the BCICB system to meet the needs of our population, taking a whole-personbiopsychosocial approach across all services and working to seamless deliveryof care from the user perspective.Engagewith the system stakeholders and public during consultation.Workproactively and collaboratively to support the health and care with place andneighbourhood levels, across health and local government - working closely withprimary care, community services, NHS, care providers and Voluntary, Communityand Social Enterprise (VCSE) stakeholders.To developstrong professional working relationships, both within the ICB and across thewider Black Country system.
This will include working closely with other directorateswhere this is matrix connection to support and contribute to (as appropriate) -oTheevidence-based use of healthcare resources with the Chief Financial andOperating directorates.o Innovation in workforce development with the Chief PeopleOfficer Directorateo Clinical Quality and Safety with the Chief NursingDirectorateoSupportthe Involvement and Communications Teams with the delivery ofportfolio-specific public/patient engagement, media campaigns, responses toqueries and appearances.oInnovationin population health management in conjunction with the Transformation Directorate.oSupportthe Primary Care Directorate for resilience and facilitating continueddevelopment.Provideadvice and leadership to support clinical decision making and strategicplanning in line with national strategies and guidance.Provideadvice and leadership to support clinical decision making and strategicplanning in line with The Joint Forward Plan (JFP).Ensuringcomplete and timely reports to the CMO Office and other relevant Committees andBoards and in line with ICB governance.Thispostholder will have performance and objectives regularly reviewed by the DCMO and/or other senior colleagues within the directorate where pertinent through anannual appraisal process, quarterly reviews and ad hoc 1:1s alongside otherclinical professional appraisal processes.
Itis expected that the postholder will cross-cover other AMDs during leave andwhere required in line with business needs.
Itis expected that the postholder will perform tasks and duties as assigned whichmaybe outside of their portfolio of work from time to time and as required.Thepostholder will be expected to undertake continuing professional developmentand continuing clinical education as appropriate to their profession orregistration.
Dutiesto be undertaken, dependent upon the number of sessions undertaken will bedetermined in discussion with the line manager.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential A clinically related qualification Member of a relevant professional body Knowledge Essential Track record of delivering programmes of change to transform or improve clinical services.
An understanding of the structure of Integrated Care Systems, roles, and remit Good understanding of the multiple models of care delivery within the Black Country System Good understanding of integrated models of care across primary, secondary, tertiary and community care and appreciation of Primary Care contracting and Specialised Commissioning processes.
An appreciation of wider NHS contracting processes.
Experience of delivering presentations to large groups of stakeholders appreciating these are often pressured and politically sensitive environments.
Knowledge of the sub-region A good understanding of how to use data and financial incentives to improve quality and productivity Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care, NHSE and individual provider, commissioning organisations and partners Experience Essential Experience as a clinical leader (at least 2 years) in a formal role ( Clinical Director, Associate Clinical Director, Nursing/AHP/Pharmacy leader) or experience in leading or significantly contributing to clinical projects - quality improvement, clinical pathways, service change, patient quality and safety initiatives or similar.
Significant evidence of continued professional development.
Experience in liaison and negotiation processes with provider and partner organisations.
Demonstrated leadership or contributions to meaningful service change in one or more of the aforementioned Associate Medical Director portfolio areas as outlined in the job description.
Experience of clinically led, innovation, service design and operational improvement.
Experience of place-based clinical and care initiatives supporting the portfolio areas as outlined in the job description.
Skills/Abilities Essential Will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda.
Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
Actively develops themselves and others.
Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.
Excellent communication skills in a politically sensitive environment Be prepared to "think like a patient" and "act like a taxpayer" - operating with integrity, respect, and passion for improving the NHS, involving patients and the public in their work.
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust when faced with ambiguity and complexity.
An important measure of success in this role will be the ability to form and sustain relationships, often across Health and Social Care partners