Clinical Director Derbyshire Pathology

An opportunity has arisen to appoint to theClinical DirectorforDerbyshire Pathologyfor a three-year term.

Derbyshire Pathology is a contractual joint venture to provide pathology services to University Hospitals ofDerby and Burtonand Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The service is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burtonandprovides pathology services from laboratories at Derby,Burtonand Chesterfield.

The purpose of the role is to provideclinical leadership and direction for Derbyshire Pathology across the full range of operational and strategic issues.The post holder will work in partnership with the Derbyshire Pathology Management Team to develop the Derbyshire Pathology strategy and service visions to deliver a safe, effectiveand efficient service for patients and users.

The role attracts 3PA time allocation (12 hours per week).

We are seeking applications from existing Medical Consultants, SAS Doctors, and Consultant Clinical Scientists. Experience in Pathology is preferred; however candidates with relevant experience in clinical management will also be considered.

A possibility of a candidate moving their remaining clinical role to University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust can be considered subject to approval and availability within their clinical sub specialist area and further interview.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership across Derbyshire Pathology, setting vision and strategy for the service

Lead the development and delivery of the Business Unit Strategy aligned to both Trust objectives

Be accountable for clinical quality, patient safety and UKAS accreditation

Oversee performance, operational delivery and achievement of national targets

Drive service improvement, innovation and transformation to enhance patient care and efficiency

Provide professional leadership and support to clinical teams, including workforce development and succession planning

Ensure effective governance, risk management and financial stewardship across the service

Lead medical workforce management

Promote a positive and inclusive culture

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.