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Chief Medical Officer
| Posting date: | 10 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, PR29HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-25-0206 |
Summary
Strategic Leadership & System Collaboration Lead the development and delivery of the Trusts clinical strategy, aligned with ICS and national NHS priorities. Lead the Trusts research and innovation strategy and support the development of research and medical education across the Trust and system Act as a system leader, working with ICBs, local authorities, provider collaboratives, and public health to deliver integrated, equitable, and sustainable care. Champion the Trusts contribution to the Acute Services Transformation Blueprint and wider system redesign. Shape and influence regional and national policy through active engagement with NHS England, regulators, and professional bodies. Clinical Governance & Quality Serve as the Responsible Officer operating consistently with GMC requirements for medical revalidation, medical performance and disciplinary matters. Work in partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure good clinical governance processes are enacted including but not limited to patient safety safeguarding, infection prevention and control and regulatory compliance(e.g. CQC, GMC). Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning from incidents, mortality reviews, and patient feedback. Lead the Trusts clinical effectiveness, mortality and morbidity, medical examiner services, audit and research strategies, ensuring evidence-based practice and innovation. Through the line management of the Chief Pharmacist ensure robust medication management. Through the professional line management of the radiation lead, ensure robust radiation management. Ensure robust arrangements are in place for all clinical services in line with regulatory expectations. Medical, Dental, Pharmacy Psychology, Medical Associate Professional and Healthcare Scientist Workforce Leadership Provide visible, compassionate leadership to the medical, dental, psychology, pharmacy, medical associate professional and healthcare scientist workforce. Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, job planning, appraisal, and professional development. Promote high standards of conduct, performance, and wellbeing, ensuring a just and inclusive culture. Support the development of clinical leaders and succession planning across the Trust. Work with the Chief People Officer to ensure that we maintain educational approval for medical student and junior doctor training and support the development of locally employed doctors. Digital, Data & Innovation Working with the Chief Clinical Information Officer, act as the clinical lead for digital transformation, including EPR implementation, data-driven decision-making, and AI adoption. Serve as Caldicott Guardian, ensuring robust information governance and ethical data use. Champion the use of digital tools to improve patient outcomes, reduce variation, and enhance clinical productivity. Operational & Corporate Leadership Work with executive colleagues to ensure safe, effective, and financially sustainable service delivery. Contribute to corporate governance, strategic planning, and performance management as a member of the Unitary Board. Participate in the Executive On-Call rota and represent the Trust at regional and national forums. Lead on clinical input into capital planning, estates development, and service reconfiguration.