Chief Medical Officer

NHS

  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest acute trusts in England. We have an annual income of c£1.4bn and over 12,000 dedicated employees delivering clinical services across two busy sites at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We provide care through a wide range of acute services to our one million local population in Staffordshire, and beyond. Our new strategy 2025 - 2035 sets out our vision of 'the best joined-up care for all' with an emphasis on partnerships and collaboration, working together to make a positive difference to the lives of those we serve.Please apply using the links below:https://uhnm-appointments.co.uk/job/chief-medical-officer.21765/https://uhnm-appointments.co.uk/Main duties of the jobTo ensure the delivery of clinically high quality and financially sustainable services and creating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.The Chief Medical Officer will have responsibility for the professional leadership of the medical workforce and setting the vision for medical practice, research and innovation.The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse hold a shared responsibility for patient safety and clinical governance.It is envisaged that the vast majority of the post holder's time will be spent on Executive Director duties but by agreement a percentage of clinical work will be accommodated.Working as Chief Medical Officer, the post holder will be a member of the Executive Director Team of the Trust helping to shape the strategic direction, culture and vision of the Trust.The Chief Medical Officer will personally lead the Trust's Clinical Engagement efforts; actively seeking the views of, respond to, engage with and influence medical staff within the Trust.The Chief Medical Officer will facilitate, united and collaborative working within UHNM and with other partners across the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care System. To take a lead across the Staffordshire and Stoke Integrated Care System in respect of management of the local health and social care system.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeVery senior manager (VSM)SalaryDepending on experience Dependent on candidates clinical commitmentsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number205-7390393-AJob locationsRoyal Stoke University HospitalNewcastle RoadStoke-on-TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA detailed list job description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA detailed list job description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration with entry onto the specialist or GP register
Desirable
  • Management qualification (e.g. MBA) or equivalent experience, including leadership development.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in a senior clinical management position at or close to Board level.
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of NHS drivers and implications for the Trust and its services.
Desirable
  • Experience/ knowledge of public involvement, engagement and consultation.
SkillsEssential
  • Ability to work creatively and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
  • Ability to diffuse and manage conflict.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration with entry onto the specialist or GP register
Desirable
  • Management qualification (e.g. MBA) or equivalent experience, including leadership development.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in a senior clinical management position at or close to Board level.
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of NHS drivers and implications for the Trust and its services.
Desirable
  • Experience/ knowledge of public involvement, engagement and consultation.
SkillsEssential
  • Ability to work creatively and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
  • Ability to diffuse and manage conflict.

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