Deputy Medical Director

Lincoln, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Want to be part of a healthcare revolution? ADHD 360 isn't just changing lives - we're transforming the entire narrative around neurodiversity. As the UK's leading ADHD diagnosis and treatment provider, recently crowned Medical Service of the Year 2024/25, we're on a mission to make neurodiversity something to celebrate, not hide.



Job Summary:



You should expect a challenging and rewarding role, which supports the Medical Director in meeting the demands of servicing a private and NHS population consistently left underserved by existing national resources. This role blends clinical expertise with management responsibilities, contributing to the maintenance of high medical standards throughout the organisation. The Deputy Medical Director will work closely with the Medical Director to deliver excellent clinical governance and support operational delivery. Only exceptional candidates should apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



Strategic responsibilities



Supporting the Medical Director in ensuring ADHD 360's approach to assessment and treatment for both ADHD and Autism remains compliant with necessary regulatory standards

Assisting in maintaining medical standards throughout the organisation

Supporting the Medical Director in CQC compliance activities

Contributing to the strategic growth for ADHD services with a focus on medical excellence

Helping to implement clinical governance frameworks to ensure consistent, high-quality care across services

Tactical responsibilities



Assisting in managing clinical teams under the direction of the Medical Director

Supporting the oversight of medical standards across departments and service delivery points

Contributing to compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Supporting capacity management activities

CPD is an expected norm, and the post holder will be expected to attend relevant conferences and disseminate learning across the clinical team

Participating in the recruitment of new clinical staff, including ADHD Academies

Serving as the primary point of contact for the ADHD Accredited Academy for practitioners and new joiners

Ensuring excellence in content and delivery of the ADHD Academies

Being present at each monthly Clinical Academies

Supporting the delivery of medical elements of the ADHD 360 academy, a once-a-month or bi-monthly weekend commitment, residential in a Lincolnshire hotel

Attending monthly Clinical Operations Meetings, normally convened where the business

Helping to collate information on clinicians' performance and conduct/behaviours

Developing and maintaining expertise across ADHD treatment

Participating in audits and reviews of medical practices to ensure high standards

Operational responsibilities



Manage a moderate clinical caseload

Assisting with oversight of complex patients under the direction of the Medical Director

Developing comprehensive knowledge of both treatment pathways, ADHD and Autism

Supporting the delivery of patient-facing webinars on related subjects

Delivering staff training when required

Supporting investigations into complaints and incidents of a medical nature

Helping to ensure standardised medical protocols and procedures are followed

Contributing to the development of clinical pathways and service improvements

Qualifications and Experience:



Full Registration with NMC without any conditions or restrictions on licence to practise

Qualified Clinician maintaining professional registration

Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber

Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience / competence

Knowledge of clinical governance and systems of medical management

Evidence of continued professional development

Understanding of CQC regulations and requirements

Experience in a clinical leadership role (desirable)

Competencies:



Experience prescribing in many contexts including lifespan and the prescribing of controlled drugs

Experience working in patient-facing roles at a strategic level, commanding authority and delivering success

Integrity -- the role requires honesty and being ethical

Fairness -- the role requires fairness in the manner in which supervision and development are applied across the clinical team

Dependability -- the role relies on the post holder being reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfilling their obligations

Attention to detail -- the role requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure patient safety and to deliver the 'right first time'

IT competent, especially in MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel and capability to be competent with our bespoke platform Chrysalis

Confidence -- the post holder must demonstrate confidence to the patient/families and also within the team, this should be built on professional competence and a measure of humility

Team player -- the post holder will be a key part of a team that shares goals, culture and an ethos built around delivery for our patient group

Resilience -- the post holder will be expected to be strong, to cope with the demands of providing healthcare to the ADHD patient group, and be capable of investing themselves in this responsibility, on occasions stretching beyond the 9-5 window to ensure our patients feel safe, reassured and involved

Ability to establish and maintain high medical standards across multiple teams and locations

Safeguarding Responsibilities:



ADHD360 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults that you may come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to participate and attend appropriate mandatory training to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to these signs and symptoms. All employees are required to adhere to local and national safeguarding policies and guidance. All employees must also ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. If you do not understand exactly how this relates to you personally, then you must ensure that you seek clarification from your line manager or refer to the company Safeguarding policy. Equally, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that their team understand their individual responsibilities regarding the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

Benefits:



Enhanced Holidays (5 Weeks) plus extra day for birthday Paid 30 minute lunch Employers' pension contribution above minimum EV Car Scheme Blue light card Use of static home (near Alton Towers)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 83,571.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Understanding of CQC regulations and requirements Are you fully Registration with NMC without any conditions or restrictions on licence to practise Are you a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln LN2 2LL

Application deadline: 20/05/2025
Reference ID: DMD/May25

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3084245
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lincoln, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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