Chief Medical Officer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Ipswich/Colchester, IP4 5PD
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join our Executive Team and Trust Board as a full voting member. This is a unique opportu...
Whether you are an experienced Medical Director seeking your next executive challenge or a senior clinical leader ready for your first Board-level appointment, you will bring:
- A strong leadership track record in a complex healthcare environment.
- A demonstrable commitment to putting patients first.
- A clear vision for high-quality, innovative clinical service delivery
- Credibility and influence across professional groups.
- A commitment to inclusive leadership and cultural change.
- The ability to embed organisational values and create an environment where colleagues can thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at a pivotal stage in its development, working alongside an ambitious and supportive Executive Team and Board to drive sustainable improvement and innovation.
We are committed to increasing Board diversity and particularly welcome applications from individuals currently underrepresented at Board level.
If your ambition matches ours, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The standard Trac process does not apply, Please send your CV and covering letter to: Michelle.keable@esneft.nhs.uk
For further information and a full job description for the role please view the attached CMO applicant pack
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the strategic direction of the local and regional health economy.
- In depth understanding of CQC, NICE, NHS England regulations
- Expertise in medical revalidation and its importance for upholding public confidence
- A track record of leading service improvement in a complex environment and working collaboratively across systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Dr or Dentist with full professional registration with GMC/GDC
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a medical leader within a large NHS provider
- Experience and strategic understanding of Integrated Care Systems and the forward health care economy.
- Experience in a range of health organisations.
Desirable
- Significant executive director experience in a similarly complex organisation or system.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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