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25.08.2025Expiry Date:

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Job overviewBarts Health NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary medical leader to take on the role of Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) – Medical Workforce .The NHS 10 year plan has brought into sharp focus the models care we have and the way in which medical communities are shaped to best meet patient demand. There is much to do; this essential leadership role is designed to meet this need through workforce transformation. The role will provide Group-wide strategic oversight and support operational delivery for our medical workforce agenda, across one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country.At a time of significant financial and operational challenge across the NHS, this role is pivotal in driving smarter ways of working and delivering long-term workforce efficiencies.The successful candidate will help shape a medical workforce model that is both clinically robust and economically sustainable.The DCMO will lead key initiatives in job planning, medical staffing, workforce productivity, recruitment, and the integration of new workforce models — all of which are critical to delivering safe, high-quality, and sustainable care for our diverse communities.Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities Include:Leading the Trust’s strategy on medical workforce planning and optimisationDriving evidenced improvements in job planning, recruitment, retention, and productivityOverseeing governance and compliance processes for medical workforce deploymentPlanning and leading on medical wellbeing endeavoursCollaborating with internal and external stakeholders across the NHS and beyondActing as a senior leader and, when required, deputising for the Group Chief Medical OfficeYou will work closely with:Hospital Medical Directors, Clinical Board Chairs, the Education AcademyGroup Executive Team and operational leadersNational and regional bodies including NHS England, ICBs, and Royal CollegesWorking for our organisationThe Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriageDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.Person specificationExperienceWorked clinically at a senior level for at least 5 yearsSignificant experience of leadership and managementExpertise in Medical Workforce design and deliveryA record of partnership workingTrack record of innovationTrack record of managing and developing staff, including addressing poor performanceTrack record of achieving financial targetsEstablishing and sustaining effective strategic directionSkillsDemonstrable leadership skillsAble to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear vision and sense of directionAbility to define and implement policy development at Directorate levelHave well developed verbal communication, influencing, negotiating and regulating skills and the ability to respond positively to a rapidly changing and matrix environmentAble to prioritise and manage competing demandsAble to lead continuous change and improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies with a multidisciplinary team.Evidence of high levels of original thought, innovation and problem-solving skillsAble to prioritise effectively and with a logical and analytical approach to problem solvingAdvanced computer skills including knowledge of databases, spreadsheetsKnowledgeA good understanding of the current context of health and social care, and of clinical learning and researchA good understanding of the specific issues in East LondonA broad understanding of the systems for primary care, social care and commissioningKnowledge of the Trust prioritiesKnowledge of medical recruitment, TandC and team organisationEducation commissioning – knowledge and or experience of procurement and commissioning processQualificationsRegistration with relevant professional bodyEmployed substantively in clinical practice within Barts Health NHS TrustEvidence of continuing professional development

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