Deputy Medical Director, Mental Health & Addiction Services

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are seeking applications for the post of Deputy Medical Director for Mental Health services in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The post is hosted by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership on behalf of the six HSCPs in the Board area. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest Health Board in Scotland, and has a successful track record of innovation and delivery in Mental Health Services. The integration of health and social
care since 2016 has enhanced the provision of whole system care and treatment, while also addressing the causes of poor mental health and wellbeing. Effective system redesign in unscheduled care, psychological therapies, suicide prevention and addictions are nationally recognised, and the Mental Health Strategy for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sets out a programme of continuing service development, including in eHealth and
Mental Health in Primary Care. NHS services have close academic links with local Universities, and a strong record of research and development. The successful candidate will demonstrate previous medical management experience within Mental Health (including CAMHS, Adult, Older Adult and Forensic services), Substance Misuse or Learning Disability services. They will have strong influencing and leadership qualities and the ability to inspire the confidence and respect of colleagues to lead and deliver on key professional and service objectives. The role carries an annual management fee and a time allowance equivalent to 10 programmed activities which will be discussed on an individual basis to determine the split between direct clinical care and supporting professional activities. The post will provide professional leadership to staff within these clinical areas, promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement and ensuring that robust systems are in place to monitor, review and improve clinical performance in line with professional standards. The will influence the strategic direction of Mental Health services in the six Health and Social Care Partnerships in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, and will support the Chief Officers in Partnerships and the Board Medical Director to plan high quality, safe, efficient and patient-centre services in compliance with local and national targets.
Candidates should possess and demonstrate evidence of core leadership competencies including:
1. Strategic Focus
2. Collaborative/ Partnership approach
3. Achieving results and making decisions
4. Influencing and Persuading
5. Managing Change
6. In-depth Problem Solving & Analysis
7. Quality Improvement
8. Managing Self, Others and Resources
9. Leadership Insight and Impact
10. Relationship Management
C1. Improving Clinical Services
C2 Setting Direction

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by: Jacqueline Kerr,Chief Officer, Glasgow City HSCP jacqueline.kerr@glasgow.gov.uk
Dr Jennifer L Armstrong, Medical Director on Jennifer.Armstrong2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

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