Clinical Director (GP)

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Clinical Director to support with delivery of our Urgent, Emergency and Primary Care services. DHU is an exciting place to work, fast paced and no day is ever the same. You will be an experienced clinician, have a can-do attitude, be self-reflective, and a team player.

Our geographical footprint covers the North Region (Derbyshire, East Staffordshire and South Yorkshire) and the South Region (Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland, and Milton Keynes). We cover a range of services including clinical assessment services, home visiting, primary care centres, urgent treatment centres, GP surgeries, CMDU, mobile vaccination, virtual wards, community nursing, phlebotomy, enhanced access, and clinical support to a children’s hospice.

As a member of our diverse, multi-disciplinary team, you will report to our Regional Clinical Director and work closely with our Managing Director, Heads of Clinical Services and Deputy Directors, in defining and implementing DHU’s vision and strategy by translating that strategy into clinical operational planning and implementation.

Whether you are an experienced clinician ready to take the next step in your career or an experienced clinical leader looking for an exciting new opportunity – if you are self-reflective, a team player and have a can do attitude – we would be interested to hear from you.

For more information on the role, reach out to Paul Tilson, Managing Director by emailing paul.tilson@dhuhealthcare.nhs.uk or Dr Saurabh Johri, Regional Clinical Director by emailing saurabh.johri@dhuhealthcare.nhs.uk.

Location: Derby or Leicester

What DHU can offer you:

A highly competitive salary commensurate with your skills and experience.

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro rata/ Per annum. At DHU we honour NHS continuous service entitlements related to annual leave.

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing, including:

Employee Assistance Programme: We take care of your health and wellbeing with through pur employee assistance programme, ensuring access to subsidised healthcare.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Your role will see you:

· Setting the behaviours, values, and culture for effective cross functional working, with direct leadership of clinical service delivery across the region.

· Developing internal and external patient pathways and SOPs in line with organisational/commissioner requirements, DHU performance and contractual requirements.

· Supporting the Regional Clinical Director, Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, including the service development team, in securing the organic growth of UEC and Primary Care by expanding services that are provided across DHU, including the design, development and mobilisation or transformation of innovative new services that are commercially viable for commissioning by the NHS.

· Monitoring expenditure against budgets to ensure the achievement of financial targets in line with the clinical workforce, taking appropriate action to resolve any budgetary issues and submit appropriate options proposals for executive review / authorisation.

· Line management of senior clinicians and as a key leader, consistently demonstrating DHU’s values and behaviours.

We will need you to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

· Experience of managing and delivering high quality services within a healthcare setting.

· Evidence of successful working across whole organisational teams.

· MRCGP, valid registration with the GMC / license to practice. Relevant experience as a senior GP.

· Professional / Clinical qualification desirable with evidence of ongoing professional development.

· Proficient in MS applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, databases.

· Previous experience of working with staff in a high-pressured service environment

At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We would welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, representative of the communities we serve.

We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.