Lead Medical Examiner for Wales
Job summary
As the Lead Medical Examiner for Wales, you will provide professional leadership and oversight to ensure the statutory Medical Examiner system across Wales operates effectively, consistently and in accordance with legislative and national requirements.
You will offer leadership and support to Medical Examiners across Wales, including providing them with an independent professional line of accountability outside of their own organisation where they may be employed in a clinical role.
Ensure the effective delivery of national guidance and standards across Wales, providing assurance on service performance and escalating issues requiring national attention The postholder will maintain a professional reporting relationship with the Medical Director of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and contribute to All Wales mortality governance arrangements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Strategic Leadership and Service Development Service Management and Operational Leadership Operational Leadership and Support for Medical Examiners Workforce Leadership and Staff Management Professional Leadership and Expert Practice Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Working Governance, Quality and Patient Safety Complaints, Concerns and Incident Investigations Performance Management and Reporting Policy and Service Development
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job responsibilities
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