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Divisional Medical Director

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare in Swindon? We're offering an fantastic opportunity for an outstanding senior clinical leader to become theDivisional Medical Director within our Surgery and Planned Care Division at the Great Western Hospital.

This pivotal role puts you at the strategic helm, working alongside the Divisional Director and Divisional Director of Nursing to steer service excellence, drive clinical innovation, and transform patient care across the division. You'll be the bridge between medical staff and executive leadership, championing quality, operational efficiency, and our ambitious vision for integrated care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a seasoned NHS leader with a track record of strategic influence and passion for delivering exceptional care. Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited by the challenge of leading transformation in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Flexible working arrangements are available, and we would like to encourage applicants from across our workforce to apply for this leadership position. Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are available to the appointed candidate (following the Trust's Relocation policy).

To discuss the post and arrange an informal visit, please contact Benny Goodman, Chief Operating Officer via his PA on 01793 604183.

About us

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where the Cotswolds meets the West Country, enjoys enviable local support and excellent partnership working. It serves the local population of Swindon, Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a particularly friendly and effective organisation and benefits from excellent relationships between management teams and clinical staff. As of Autumn 2024 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the BSW Hospitals Group alongside Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

The hospital was built in 2003 and is a modern hospital which provides a pleasant working environment. It is well placed close to junction 15 of the M4 and located allowing commutes to accommodate family members' jobs in cities such as Oxford, Bristol, Bath, Reading, Cheltenham and Gloucester. There are a wealth of attractive villages in the area and good schools including grammar schools within commuting distance. There is a good rail connection to London (1 hour).

Job responsibilities

1) Provide leadership within the designated clinical area to ensure the safety and effectiveness of services.

You will be expected

• To ensure that departments and Clinical Leads prioritise the safety, effectiveness and the patient experience of the services they deliver and that appropriate clinical governance processes are in place
• Work within the Tri arrangement with the Divisional Director, Divisional Director of Nursing and Clinical Leads to ensure that the senior team are working effectively
• Engage with commissioners on service redesign and transformation
• Work collaboratively with Executive Directors and Associate Medical Directors to ensure that services across Divisions are effectively delivered to the highest possible standard and delivered within budget

Please find attached a full job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of leadership and people management
• A trained appraiser with knowledge of the GMC Revalidation appraisal standards
• Experience of managing medical employee relation cases using Maintaining High Professional Standards

Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of job planning
• Ability to write and present business cases
• Understanding of the principles of audit and continuous improvement
• Experience of managing a budget and financial awareness

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£96,990 to £139,882 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata