Job Description

The closing date is 25th Oct 2025

Job summary

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The Deputy Service Group Director for the Medicine Service will support the Director in their role on the delivery of the Trusts operational and clinical service delivery objectives, teams, clinical groups and across the Somerset system.


The post holder will support and act as the deputy for the Director at Trust Board, Executive Team and other senior levels as well as for the areas of responsibility specifically encompassed in this role portfolio.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Main Responsibilities.


To work in collaboration with and provide support to the Clinical Leads to drive change and modernisation ensuring the achievement of National, Trust and Group performance indicators and objectives.

To co-ordinate patient quality, safety and clinical effectiveness governance as well as risk management supported by the Associate Director for Patient Care. To be responsible for the operational day to day running of the Group, working in collaboration with the Associate Medical Director (AMD), Group Director and Associate Director for Patient Care. Responsible for coordinating the Group Strategic Business Plan, identifying business opportunities and supporting Service Managers with business planning and change management initiatives. To provide strong, clear leadership and operational management in the business aspects of the Group to achieve a fully integrated approach to delivering high quality, adaptable, patient led services. To lead the monitoring/improvements of operational performance targets within the Group. To analyse data and soft intelligence, form judgments around service performance and implement appropriate action. To build effective working relationships with key partners including the public, primary care providers and clinical commissioning groups to maximise the opportunity for partnership working and effective seamless service delivery across the Group, ensuring clinical teams are involved in all decisions around their services.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please see attached & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

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Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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Essential

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Desirable

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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.

For help with your application, contact:

Stacy Barron-Fitzsimons


stacy.barron-fitzsimons@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

76965.00 to 88682.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-3341

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT