Chief Medical Officer

Company: NHS
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Shape the future of healthcare across North West Anglia

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional and inspirational clinical leader to join our Executive Team as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

This is a unique opportunity to lead clinical strategy and provide professional leadership for our medical workforce at a time of significant transformation. Serving a population of approximately 900,000 people across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and neighbouring areas, the Trust is investing in new models of care, the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital and the opening of a new Community Diagnostic Centre.

Main duties of the job

As Chief Medical Officer, you will provide visible and credible clinical leadership, champion patient safety and quality, lead our clinical governance agenda, and work with colleagues across the Integrated Care System to deliver innovative, sustainable and patient‑centred services.

About us

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds – especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

  • Medical graduate with full and unrestricted GMC registration
  • Higher professional medical qualification
  • Management or leadership qualification
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical education, clinical governance or management

Experience

  • Significant experience as a Consultant within the NHS
  • Substantial experience in a senior medical leadership role (e.g. Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Divisional Director or equivalent)
  • Experience of leading organisations through significant transformation and organisational change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026