Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience


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Job overview

Are you an experienced medical leader looking for your next challenge?

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a visionary Locality Medical Director (Great Yarmouth & Waveney) & Medical Director (Standards) to join our senior leadership team.



This is a pivotal role, working as part of a triumvirate alongside the Locality Director of Operations and Locality Director of Nursing and Quality. You will provide strategic, visible, clinical, and professional leadership across the locality, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services focused on safety, effectiveness, and patient experience.



As Medical Director (Standards), you will oversee professional standards for all Trust medical staff, act as Deputy Responsible Officer, and provide senior clinical leadership to clinical audit and medicines optimisation programmes.


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Main duties of the job

As deputy RO they will support Dr Falkowski as the Medical Responsible Officer (RO) who oversees clinical governance and medical revalidation for NSFT, ensuring doctors' conduct and performance meet national standards.



The RO oversees annual appraisals for doctors, fitness-to-practice investigations, making formal revalidation recommendations to the GMC, and maintaining robust local governance systems to uphold patient safety and quality of care.



Dr Jan Falkowski currently acts as RO for NSFT but within part time hours and this role provides additional support to the RO role for NSFT recognising the size of the organisation and number of medical colleagues.



The Deputy RO will support the RO in their role regarding appraisals, revalidation and any relevant MHPS processes as well as ensuring consistency of job planning for non-training grade doctors.



The Deputy RO will provide oversight of the mentoring scheme for doctors in NSFT.

Clinical role (1 PA)

Alongside both the above roles the successful candidate can take up a clinical PA within their area of specialism to be determined following discussion with the CMO.


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Working for our organisation

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage services at locality level, developing strategic plans aligned with Trust strategy. Ensure clinical engagement, governance, safety, and risk management. Represent the Trust in partnerships with commissioners, Integrated Care Partnerships, and external stakeholders. Oversee medical appraisals, revalidation, and support the Responsible Officer in maintaining robust governance systems. Provide professional leadership to Associate Medical Directors and all grades of doctors within the locality. Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of medical staff. Promote equality, inclusion, and service user involvement in service development. Participate in the management on-call rota and contribute to Trust-wide strategic vision

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our values are TALK: Team, Accountable, Learn and Improve, Kind. We build strong relationships, take pride in our work, embrace lifelong learning, and treat everyone with respect and dignity. We celebrate achievements, create safe spaces, and put service users at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a forward-thinking Trust committed to continuous improvement, staff development, and delivering the best possible care for our communities. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.



For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Chief Medical Officer.


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Must be medically qualified and hold a CCT, and up to date/ registered with the GMC #####

Desirable criteria

Leadership qualification at Masters level ####

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Demonstrable experience as an employed consultant Significant demonstrable experience of strategic planning and delivering long term transformation that delivers lasting change and improvement

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.




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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.