Medical Director of London’s Air Ambulance

Job overview

A unique appointment jointly being made by Barts Health and London’s Air Ambulance Charity. Accountable to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Barts and reporting to the RLH Medical Director  and also to the Chief Executive Officer of the Charity the post will lead the service’s plans to improve clinical outcomes, reduce patient harm and transform the patient experience over the short and long term.

The post holder will contribute strategic support and professional expertise to the Chief Medical Officer portfolio including Medical Workforce, Governance and Quality Assurance and Strategy, planning and delivery. They will also act as the unifying conduit between the Trust and the Charity allowing a common purpose to be described and communicated to both organisations. They will play a crucial role in shaping the clinical strategy of the Charity.

Main duties of the job

The Medical Director will be a member of the Trust’s Leadership Team providing the  CMO and Medical Director with strategic guidance and support in all matters of Medical Leadership, Management and Practice, including medical staffing and efficient running of the Service.

The Medical Director will be a key member of the Charity Leadership team providing the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees with strategic guidance in all matters of Pre Hospital Care, clinical direction of travel, research and education.

The role directly line manages, the following roles, employed by the Charity: •    Medical Directorate business manager  •    Head of Institute of Pre Hospital Care, with ultimate responsibility to ensure the Institute work aligns with the clinical strategy of the service •    Head of Patient Liaison, operating under an honorary contract within Barts and other MTCs

The role directly line manages, the following roles, employed by Barts or LAS: •    Lead Clinician(s) of HEMS Senior Clinical Lead Paramedic

The role will be jointly funded, recruited and appraised by Barts Health and London’s Air Ambulance Charity. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to both organisations’ values, code of behaviour and contractual obligations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.