Medical Director – Mental Health Services

Company: Cpl UK – Healthcare
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Location: North East
Job Description:

We’re supporting a well-established independent healthcare provider in the appointment of a Medical Director to lead their clinical strategy and governance across a specialist mental health service. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to step into, or further develop within, a Medical Director / Responsible Officer-level role.

The Opportunity

  • Board-level leadership role with influence across clinical quality and strategy
  • Oversight of clinical governance, risk, and patient safety frameworks
  • Work closely with operational leadership to drive service development and performance
  • Lead and support multidisciplinary teams across inpatient / specialist services
  • Opportunity to shape culture, standards, and long-term clinical direction

The Candidate

  • Experience in clinical leadership / governance / service development
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (CQC / Mental Health Act)
  • Previous experience as Clinical Director, Deputy MD, or similar highly desirable
  • Responsible Officer experience advantageous (or willingness to undertake)

What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive salary package + executive benefits
  • Flexible working options available
  • Significant autonomy and influence at senior level
  • Opportunity to lead within a progressive, growing organisation

Why Consider This Role?

  • True strategic influence — not just operational oversight
  • Stable, well-invested service with strong leadership backing
  • Clear opportunity to shape and improve patient outcomes at scale

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Posted: May 17th, 2026