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Chief Medical Officer (Executive Medical Director)

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Saltaire, BD18 3LD

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 September 2026

6 days left

Job description

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to replace the outgoing incumbent, to support the organisation's continuing ambition to be at the f...

The postholder will effectively lead modernisation in medical management practices, including but not exclusive to: e-job planning, rostering and appraisal processes. They will have the drive and ambition to deliver a complex, challenging and exciting agenda whilst promoting an organisational culture that actively delivers the Trust's Vision and Values. They will positively engage clinicians, other colleagues, service users and other stakeholders within Place and ICB, in support of developing and sustaining our approach to delivering the best quality care. The postholder will particularly promote the further embedding in their portfolio areas in the organisation, our values of We Care, We Listen, and We Deliver in all productivity aspirations.

This represents a really exciting opportunity for someone who has the motivation, energy and drive to not only pick up the reins but also to continue to mould the medical establishment into a cohesive, forward thinking and innovative team. Recognising the challenges this will bring, we are fully committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of colleagues at all levels and so the post holder will be provided with access to role specific coaching, mentoring and developmental opportunities during the course of their employment. As an inclusive, compassionate and mindful employer, we also welcome applications from under-represented groups or with protected characteristics.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable colleagues to balance their work and home lives and support them by offering a fantastic range of benefits for employees and their families and realise our aspiration to be the best place to work, including:

  • Generous relocation package
  • Increased mileage rates for >4500 miles per year
  • A comprehensive range of in-house provided and externally commissioned mental and physical health and wellbeing support packages
  • A wide variety of internal and external learning and continuous professional development opportunities to support colleagues to be the best they can
  • Plus, much, much more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We are dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All our colleagues are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Medical Practitioner with current, unblemished GMC registration and membership of the relevant Royal College.
  • Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
  • Evidence of participation in management development opportunities

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working at or reporting to Board-of-Director level
  • A proven track record of medical leadership underpinned by an understanding of the NHS and its relationships with Primary Care and Local Government
  • Extensive experience as a senior clinician.
  • Evidence of significant experience in leading and influencing professional groups to secure cross-system change.
  • High level of managerial competency with the ability to lead and manage change in a complex and dynamic environment.

Desirable

  • Relevant knowledge and experience in the delivery of mental health services

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy and its impact at system and organisation level.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment

Desirable

  • Awareness and understanding of the requirements of the NHS operating environment as set down by Monitor (the regulator of foundation Trusts)
  • Understanding of the NHS political and operational environment
  • Knowledge of and commitment to Service Governance
  • Knowledge of information governance as applicable to the NHS Knowledge of the development agenda

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

17 August 2026

Last checked

19 August 2026

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About the employer

BDC
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

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