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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
- Skills
Highly developed communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training, and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences, and resolve conflicts
- Skills
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and with stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations daily
- Skills
Ability to analyse complex data and information, including preparing responses to complex reports and policies, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales
- Skills
Ability to resolve complex problems, be solution focused and demonstrate a high level of persuasive and influencing skills in a fast-moving environment
- Knowledge
Understanding of the regulatory requirements of the NHS England Operating and Oversight Frameworks
- Knowledge
Strong understanding of Information Governance and regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge
Sound knowledge of Equality and Diversity and the impact on patient, visitors and staff
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the role and statutory requirements of the Responsible Officer
- Knowledge
Good understanding of research and medical education agendas
- Experience
Significant medical senior leadership experience within the NHS with responsibility for clinical quality and safety agendas
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in leading on delivery of large-scale strategic objectives through transformation and redesign with measurable outcomes
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of leading improvements in quality, safety, performance and patient outcomes
- Experience
Experience in the management of people-related issues affecting medical and dental staff, including performance management, professional conduct, capability and employee relations processes
- Qualifications
Has GMC registration with specialist registration
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working to meeting patient care and service needs
- Experience
Evidence of collaborative partner working at a senior level across the wider healthcare system
- Experience
Experience of budget management and delivery of performance targets within financial controls
- Experience
Experience in management of revalidation, medical appraisals
- Qualifications
Management qualification, MBA or equivalent
Job overview
Lead Operational Excellence. Drive Transformation. Improve Lives.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Leadership Team as Medical Director.
This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference for the people of Sandwell and West Birmingham, leading a large and diverse portfolio of acute, community and specialist services.
Working closely with the Director of Nursing, executive colleagues, clinical leaders and system partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of services for our population whilst contributing to the development of our wider NHS Group model.
Why join us?
At Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, our values of Ambition, Respect and Compassion underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, contribute and succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Join an ambitious and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Help shape the future of healthcare delivery across Sandwell and West Birmingham.
- Lead significant improvement and transformational programmes.
- Influence system-wide service development and integrated care.
- Work as part of a growing NHS Group and Provider Collaborative.
- Make a meaningful difference to patients, staff and local communities.
If you are an inspirational leader with the vision, resilience and determination to help shape the future of healthcare delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will provide visible leadership across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, responsive and financially sustainable services. You will be responsible for the professional leadership of the medical and dental workforce and ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and innovative care to patients is at the heart of Trust services.
You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of delivering excellence within a large and complex healthcare organisation. You will have successfully led transformational change, delivered quality and safety improvements, developed high-performing teams and built strong relationships with clinicians, staff and external partners.
You will bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS.
- A proven track record of delivering sustainable quality and safety improvements.
- Experience of leading large-scale transformation and service redesign.
- Strong medical leadership credentials.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- A commitment to compassionate, inclusive and visible leadership.
- Most importantly, you will be a leader who inspires confidence, builds trust and creates an environment where people can thrive and deliver their very best for patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
****Please see the attached Job Descrition for full details of the roles and responsibilities attached to the Medical Director role *****
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Medical Director with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is Salary will be on VSM and include consultant salary component. The contract type is Permanent: Salary will be on VSM and include consultant salary component. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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