Chief Medical Officer (interim)

Key responsibilities: • Professional leadership of all medical staff. • Joint executive accountability for clinical governance with the Chief Nurse. • Leadership of clinical effectiveness, outcomes and quality improvement. • Responsible Officer for Medical Revalidation. • Leadership of medical workforce strategy and talent development. • Leadership of research, innovation and academic partnerships. • Contribution to Trust and system strategy. • Visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership. • Championing equality, diversity and inclusion. • Development of future clinical leaders. • Representation of UHS regionally and nationally For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. The successful candidate will receive a responsibility allowance in addition to their basic salary. Please contact Brenda Carter on if you have any questions and queries. Proposed interview date: week commencing 10th August 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 2nd August 2026 Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities: • Professional leadership of all medical staff. • Joint executive accountability for clinical governance with the Chief Nurse. • Leadership of clinical effectiveness, outcomes and quality improvement. • Responsible Officer for Medical Revalidation. • Leadership of medical workforce strategy and talent development. • Leadership of research, innovation and academic partnerships. • Contribution to Trust and system strategy. • Visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership. • Championing equality, diversity and inclusion. • Development of future clinical leaders. • Representation of UHS regionally and nationally For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. The successful candidate will receive a responsibility allowance in addition to their basic salary. Please contact Brenda Carter on if you have any questions and queries. Proposed interview date: week commencing 10th August 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 2nd August 2026