Service Group Medical Director Neath Port Talbot & Singleton

Job overview

Service Group Medical Director

Neath Port Talbot & Singleton Service Group

Based: South Wales

By joining us, you’ll be part of something unique and work in an environment that empowers you to have an active role in designing and shaping the future of the Service Group. We drive an employee experience that is people focused. We encourage our teams to make a difference through living our values of caring for each other, working together and always improving.

Job Summary

An opportunity to join the Neath Port Talbot & Singleton Service Group management team has arisen within our senior leadership team. Responsible for ensuring high standards of clinical care, governance, and medical leadership within the Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Service Group.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Service Group Director and Group Nurse Director to deliver safe, high-quality services aligned with Health Board strategies.

The Service Group Medical Director (SGMD) will provide clinical leadership, manage medical staff, and contribute to strategic planning and service improvement across all specialties within the Group.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with a keen interest and experience in clinical leadership and clinical governance.

Closing Date:    29.11.2024

Interviews are provisionally planned for 13th and/or 16th December 2024

Main duties of the job

The Service Group Medical Director is responsible for providing the senior medical leadership and advice within the Service Group and will be accountable for ensuring that all clinical activity in the Service Group is of consistent high quality and delivers the necessary outcomes and performance.

The Service Group is accountable and responsible for a range of divisions across the service group including:-

• Division of Children, Young People and Women's Health
• Division of Surgery (including Theatres and Anaesthetics)
• Division of Hospital Operations for Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals
• Division on Oncology, Haematology and Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering
• Division of Pharmacy and Medicines Management

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please review the job description and person specification.

The post holder will be required to work with senior clinical leaders within the divisions and across the Health Board to ensure the medical and dental workforce is organised to deliver high quality patient care, clinical effectiveness and exhibit behaviour, which is in line with the Health Board’s values of caring for each other, working together and always improving.

The post holder will report directly to the Service Group Director and will be subject to regular performance appraisals in conjunction with the Executive Medical Director.