Medical Director

Strategic Leadership and Vision Provide clinical leadership to the delivery of the strategic vision working closely with the Chair, CEO and Board of Directors to develop the future direction and design of the GPPC to meet our vision and objectives Work with the Chair, CEO and Board to develop a clear and ambitious vision and objectives for the GPPC aligned to its purpose and core principles and based upon a mandate from General Practice. Continue to strengthen an ethos that all our work is patient centred and values-based and recognises the unique and valuable contribution of General Practice. Identify opportunities for collaboration, innovation and service development across General Practice, and with system partners, delivering economies of scale but also respecting our principle of subsidiary where it is best to do so. Provide vision and strategic leadership alongside the Chair and the Board to the development of neighbourhoods, neighbourhood working and integration supporting a unified approach and equality of support across WNL. Operational Leadership Provide clinical leadership to GPPC services including providing innovative service design and delivery, engaging wider expertise from across General Practice and the system where needed. Provide clinical leadership to services, supporting their development and business case design as well as providing clinical oversight including being on call when required or being a route for escalation. Support development of key metrics to understand the effectiveness of clinical performance and safety. If the GPPC directly delivers a service, accountable for achieving key performance metrics with the Chief Executive Officer Where service delivery is delegated to Federations, PCNs or Practice, proactively seek to improve performance where needed through positive influence and support. Support the development of the GPPC role within interface, providing clinical leadership where required aligned to the work of the LMC and the ICB. Governance Build effective clinical governance into the work of the GPPC, challenging areas of concern and ensuring key risks are appropriately escalated to the Board. Provide oversight, direction and support to clinical leads working for the GPPC and supervision if any clinicians deliver a GPPC clinical role. Be the Caldicott Guardian for the GPPA, ensuring patient confidentiality is consistently maintained. Act as the Boards principle advisor on patient safety, clinical governance and quality across the work of the GPPC, ensuring decisions are informed by evidence, best practice and the needs of the population. Be the safeguarding lead for the organisation. System Leadership Position the GPPC as a key partner in the system, engaging system partners and stakeholders on equal terms building our reputation as a credible organisation within the changing health and social care landscape. Represent and promote the GPPC and its members at a range of meetings and events as required including deputising for the Chair when required. Engage with the ICB and system partners at a senior level to influence service delivery and development, including new ways of working and opportunities to deliver high quality care differently. Confidentiality/Data Protection/Freedom of Information The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Federation as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. Moreover, The Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Equal Opportunities Post holders must always fulfil their responsibilities regarding equality laws. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors. Infection Control Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance (2015) and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections and complying with Government Directives, including COVID-19 regulations. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the risk management strategy and emergency procedures and attendance at training as required. Safeguarding Within their sphere of competence, each member of staff is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults for whom they are responsible or may encounter, in the job role. Review of this Job Description This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the respective organisations. To be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder on an annual basis.