Chief Medical Officer | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7382038/349-HIM-7351683-RL4 |
Summary
The Opportunity: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
We are seeking an inspirational Chief Medical Officer to join our executive team. As our new CMO, you will hold a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You’ll work alongside a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking executive team who share your passion for reimagining models of care and delivering better outcomes with equity.
To access a more detailed overview of the role please access the Candidate Information Pack link, which sits in the Job Description section of the Supporting documents.
Chief Medical Officer – Health Innovation Manchester
Few positions offer the chance to deliver visible, measurable impact directly to lives of local people at scale. At Health Innovation Manchester (HInM), your work will affect the health and wellbeing of 3 million people across Greater Manchester (GM).
HInM sits at the centre of an ambitious and integrated health and care system, uniquely positioned to turn evidence and innovation into real-world improvements. Through the exceptional leadership ofour Board, we are a partnership bringing together the NHS, local government, leading academic institutions, and world-class industry partners.
Our vision is to be world-leading in improving the lives of local people, transforming care pathways, and driving economic growth through inclusive innovation. Our vision is underpinned by theambition of our city region – we are fast becoming a magnet to global players in the health innovation supply chain for partnership and investment.
Why join Health Innovation Manchester?
If you are excited by the challenge of transforming healthcare through data-driven innovation, and you want to be part of a forward-thinking leadership team that values dynamic collaboration, Health Innovation Manchester wants to hear from you. You’ll be part of an organisation delivering:
Transformational impact: be at the heart of a bold city-region with the infrastructure, partnerships, and ambition to deliver new, data-driven models of care at pace and scale.
System-wide reach: influence and shape the future of healthcare for 3 million people, with a platform to drive change across local, regional, and national levels.
Collaborative culture: join a dynamic leadership team committed to inclusivity, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Innovation ecosystem: work within a partnership that spans NHS, local government, academia, and industry – unlocking opportunities that few other roles can offer.
Join us in shaping a world-leading health innovation ecosystem and improving lives for millions – your leadership could define the future of healthcare in Greater Manchester and beyond.
Health Innovation Manchester is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Health Innovation Manchester is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an individual with:
· Visionary clinical leadership: bold and proven track record of clinical leadership at both national and local levels, with the gravitas to inspire and unite colleagues across the system.
· Experience driving innovation: demonstrable experience in leading the adoption and spread of healthcare innovation, particularly in data-driven models of care, digital health, or research-led transformation.
· Learning agility: propensity to thrive in complex and evolving environments by expanding knowledge, use of methods and adapting leadership style and approaches to drive innovation and impact.
· Commitment to health equity: passion for improving outcomes for diverse and underserved populations, and for tackling health inequalities through innovation.
· Reliability in relationship building: exceptional ability to build and maintain trust with clinicians, system leaders, and data controllers, and to work across organisational boundaries.
· Expertise in data governance: deep understanding of the standards, challenges and opportunities associated with the use of NHS data to deliver health and care at scale and pace.
· Influence and advocacy: a confident advocate with the ability to unlock investment, influence policy, and communicate persuasively with a range of audiences – from local stakeholders to national policymakers.
· Collaborative spirit: a natural collaborator, comfortable working in partnership, who thrives in complex, fast-moving, and integrated environments.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025
We are seeking an inspirational Chief Medical Officer to join our executive team. As our new CMO, you will hold a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You’ll work alongside a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking executive team who share your passion for reimagining models of care and delivering better outcomes with equity.
To access a more detailed overview of the role please access the Candidate Information Pack link, which sits in the Job Description section of the Supporting documents.
Chief Medical Officer – Health Innovation Manchester
Few positions offer the chance to deliver visible, measurable impact directly to lives of local people at scale. At Health Innovation Manchester (HInM), your work will affect the health and wellbeing of 3 million people across Greater Manchester (GM).
HInM sits at the centre of an ambitious and integrated health and care system, uniquely positioned to turn evidence and innovation into real-world improvements. Through the exceptional leadership ofour Board, we are a partnership bringing together the NHS, local government, leading academic institutions, and world-class industry partners.
Our vision is to be world-leading in improving the lives of local people, transforming care pathways, and driving economic growth through inclusive innovation. Our vision is underpinned by theambition of our city region – we are fast becoming a magnet to global players in the health innovation supply chain for partnership and investment.
Why join Health Innovation Manchester?
If you are excited by the challenge of transforming healthcare through data-driven innovation, and you want to be part of a forward-thinking leadership team that values dynamic collaboration, Health Innovation Manchester wants to hear from you. You’ll be part of an organisation delivering:
Transformational impact: be at the heart of a bold city-region with the infrastructure, partnerships, and ambition to deliver new, data-driven models of care at pace and scale.
System-wide reach: influence and shape the future of healthcare for 3 million people, with a platform to drive change across local, regional, and national levels.
Collaborative culture: join a dynamic leadership team committed to inclusivity, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Innovation ecosystem: work within a partnership that spans NHS, local government, academia, and industry – unlocking opportunities that few other roles can offer.
Join us in shaping a world-leading health innovation ecosystem and improving lives for millions – your leadership could define the future of healthcare in Greater Manchester and beyond.
Health Innovation Manchester is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Health Innovation Manchester is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an individual with:
· Visionary clinical leadership: bold and proven track record of clinical leadership at both national and local levels, with the gravitas to inspire and unite colleagues across the system.
· Experience driving innovation: demonstrable experience in leading the adoption and spread of healthcare innovation, particularly in data-driven models of care, digital health, or research-led transformation.
· Learning agility: propensity to thrive in complex and evolving environments by expanding knowledge, use of methods and adapting leadership style and approaches to drive innovation and impact.
· Commitment to health equity: passion for improving outcomes for diverse and underserved populations, and for tackling health inequalities through innovation.
· Reliability in relationship building: exceptional ability to build and maintain trust with clinicians, system leaders, and data controllers, and to work across organisational boundaries.
· Expertise in data governance: deep understanding of the standards, challenges and opportunities associated with the use of NHS data to deliver health and care at scale and pace.
· Influence and advocacy: a confident advocate with the ability to unlock investment, influence policy, and communicate persuasively with a range of audiences – from local stakeholders to national policymakers.
· Collaborative spirit: a natural collaborator, comfortable working in partnership, who thrives in complex, fast-moving, and integrated environments.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025
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