Clinical Director for Improvement Programmes
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The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) invites fellows to apply for the role of Clinical Director for Patient Safety and Clinical Standards. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate and make a significant impact on the medical community.
About the role- Start date: as soon as possible
- Term: two-year initial term, with a review point at 12 months. This can be extended following formal annual review with the CVP on mutual agreement of the post holder and the RCP to a maximum of four years
- Location: applicants will need to be based within the UK and will be expected to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role. Working will be an appropriate mix of remote and on site working, with RCP offices being in London and Liverpool, but also elsewhere as required by remit of post. International travel may on occasion be required
- Eligibility: open to all fellows in good standing with the RCP, your employer and the GMC
- Commitment: up to two days per week. This can be worked flexibly, and some work can be done remotely. The RCP is an inclusive organisation; job share applications welcomed
- Compensation: while the role is not salaried, a clinician release supplement of up to £12,000 per annum is available to support employer backfill costs. Reimbursement of eligible expenses is also provided according to the RCP's travel policy.
Candidates for this role should be aware that it is the duty of a candidate to obtain advance agreement from his/her employing authority that they will be given adequate time to perform the duties of this role.
Why apply?The overarching purpose of this role is to provide clinical and strategic leadership to the design and delivery of Clinical Improvement Programmes as part of the improvement priority of the RCP strategy.
The role will have a key contribution to developing robust business strategies and plans for current and proposed future programmes of work to ensure that they are supportive of clinical teams, aligned to national improvement programmes and policy and improve patient care and outcomes.
Working as part of the CQID senior management team, this post will specifically take a lead and responsibility for activities that support:
- Clinical Leadership to Audit Improvement Programmes - FFFAP and NRAP
Application is via a short CV (max four pages) and cover letter that should be submitted care of the Executive Director for Improvement (). The cover letter should clearly set out how you fulfil the requirements of this post as outlined in the role description and person specification and your approach to the role, including identifying time in your job plan.
- Deadline: applications must be received by 23:59 on Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Interviews: shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview on Friday 14 March 2025.
- Application period: Until 23:59 on Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Shortlisting: Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March 2025
- Interviews: Friday 14 March 2025, via MS Teams
- Start date: As soon as possible.
If you wish to discuss the role, please contact the Executive Director for Improvement, Ian Atkinson, on . The CVP and other officers are also available to discuss the role, this can be arranged through the CQID team.
Diversity and inclusionThe RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people - our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
Join us and contribute to the future of healthcare - apply for this vital role today.