Medical Director

NUPAS are recruiting for a Medical Director. This is a permanent position. The Medical Director is a member of the senior management team and is expected to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company. The post-holder will ensure the highest standards of care & quality to our patients through clinical leadership.

You will be expected to commit to at least 32 hours per week.

Occasional requirement to travel to various NUPAS sites.

Your commitment to a woman's right to choose abortion is essential., The post holder will provide clinical advice and information to the senior management team and advise and assist the CEO in the execution of their responsibilities for the management of the Organisation in relation to clinical matters.

The Medical Director will become the nominated Responsible Officer for all Independent Medical Practitioners undertaking work on behalf of the company who are connected to NUPAS.

The Medical Director is the accountable officer for the demonstration of adequate assurance on quality and clinical governance for services provided by the company.

The post holder will also ensure that systems are in place for the development of quality and the identification and minimisation of risk where standards fall below that required in conjunction with the Clinical Director and the Head of Nursing.

The post holder will have a duty to ensure that the principles of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adhered to in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for Improving Patient Experience.

All staff are required to adhere to the principles of patient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for Patient Experience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding and honesty.

The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS Visions & Values and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.