University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Chief Medical Officer

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest acute trusts in England. We have an annual income of c£1.4bn and over 12,000 dedicated employees delivering clinical services across two busy sites at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We provide care through a wide range of acute services to our one million local population in Staffordshire, and beyond. Our new strategy 2025 - 2035 sets out our vision of 'the best joined-up care for all' with an emphasis on partnerships and collaboration, working together to make a positive difference to the lives of those we serve.

Please apply using the links below:

https://uhnm-appointments.co.uk/job/chief-medical-officer.21765/

https://uhnm-appointments.co.uk/

Main duties of the job

To ensure the delivery of clinically high quality and financially sustainable services and creating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

The Chief Medical Officer will have responsibility for the professional leadership of the medical workforce and setting the vision for medical practice, research and innovation.

The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse hold a shared responsibility for patient safety and clinical governance.

It is envisaged that the vast majority of the post holder's time will be spent on Executive Director duties but by agreement a percentage of clinical work will be accommodated.

Working as Chief Medical Officer, the post holder will be a member of the Executive Director Team of the Trust helping to shape the strategic direction, culture and vision of the Trust.

The Chief Medical Officer will personally lead the Trust's Clinical Engagement efforts; actively seeking the views of, respond to, engage with and influence medical staff within the Trust.

The Chief Medical Officer will facilitate, united and collaborative working within UHNM and with other partners across the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Integrated Care System. To take a lead across the Staffordshire and Stoke Integrated Care System in respect of management of the local health and social care system.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on candidates clinical commitments

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7390393-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed list job description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed list job description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with entry onto the specialist or GP register

Desirable

  • Management qualification (e.g. MBA) or equivalent experience, including leadership development.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a senior clinical management position at or close to Board level.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of NHS drivers and implications for the Trust and its services.

Desirable

  • Experience/ knowledge of public involvement, engagement and consultation.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work creatively and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

  • Ability to diffuse and manage conflict.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with entry onto the specialist or GP register

Desirable

  • Management qualification (e.g. MBA) or equivalent experience, including leadership development.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a senior clinical management position at or close to Board level.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of NHS drivers and implications for the Trust and its services.

Desirable

  • Experience/ knowledge of public involvement, engagement and consultation.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work creatively and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

  • Ability to diffuse and manage conflict.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Executive

Simon Constable

simon.constable@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676631

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on candidates clinical commitments

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7390393-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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