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Job DescriptionPOST TITLEREPORTS AND ACCOUNTABLE TOKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSMedical DirectorChief ExecutiveBoard of DirectorsTrust Executive and ClinicalManagement BoardConsultant Medical StaffPostgraduate DeanClinical TutorsDirector of Research and DevelopmentMedical Personnel ManagerJOB SUMMARYThe Medical Director is responsible for the leadership of, and management ofprofessional issues associated with the medical workforce and the services providedby doctors.The Medical Director is a member of the Executive Team and the Trust Board and assuch will contribute to the overall development of the Trust’s strategic direction and beaccountable for the Trust’s performance and governance as a statutory organisation.The Medical Director has specific responsibility for providing advice and information onmedical and related clinical issues, including:• Providing strong and effective medical leadership to the organisation• Working closely with the Director of Nursing and Associate Medical Director onClinical Governance• Developing and overseeing the Trust’s strategy on Research and Development(R&D)• Leading on medical education and the management and development of linkswith the Deanery, working closely with the Director of HRThe Medical Director will advise on and help determine medical policy and direction forthe Trust providing a vital link between the medical staff and the Board of Directors.He/she will support and provide professional leadership to Clinical Directors workingclosely with the Chief Operating Officer.The Medical Director will be the responsible officer accountable to the GMC for theprofessional standards of Doctors.All Directors work as part of a cohesive team and where necessary take leadresponsibility for corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility.TS - June 20131