Job Description

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.



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.



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

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.