Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

NHS Jobs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical strategy and ensure patient-focused care. The role involves regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, significant clinical management experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits, including 6 weeks of holiday and NHS discounts.

Benefits

6 weeks holidays

NHS Pension

Training cost support

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance 3 x salary

Qualifications

• A valid UK licence to practise.
• Significant leadership experience in clinical operations or medical management.
• Deep understanding of UK healthcare regulations and NHS structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the quality of care and patient safety across all sites.
• Shape and deliver the medical strategy in line with organisational goals.
• Drive digital transformation and evaluation of new healthcare technologies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Innovation in healthcare

Communication

Education

Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB)

Job description

Location: Remote with regular travel to site across UK, SE22 8EY

We are seeking an experienced, visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead our clinical strategy and ensure outstanding patient care across our network. As a key member of our Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in medical leadership, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Quality Lead and enhance the quality of care and patient safety across all sites. Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and KPIs. Promote a culture of clinical excellence, ethics, and accountability. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Ensure full compliance with NHS, CQC, GMC, and UK healthcare standards. Work closely with the Director of Nursing and Quality on audits and inspections. Mitigate clinical risks and ensure continuous quality improvement. Strategic Planning & Growth Shape and deliver Omnes’ medical strategy in line with organisational goals. Identify new service lines including NHS contracts, private care, and digital innovations. Represent Omnes in ICS partnerships, NHS forums, and external networks. Medical Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of senior clinicians. Collaborate with Operations Directors to support clinical performance. Oversee clinician recruitment, onboarding, training, and appraisals. Patient-Centred Care Champion excellence in patient experience, engagement, and safety. Address patient concerns and manage clinical incidents effectively. Promote preventive health and community wellbeing initiatives. Technology & Innovation Drive digital transformation and adoption of AI-enabled healthcare tools. Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve service delivery. Essential: Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB) with full GMC registration and valid UK licence to practise. Significant leadership experience in clinical operations or medical management. Deep understanding of UK healthcare regulations, NHS structures, and private care models. Expertise in clinical governance, strategic planning, and quality improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Desirable: Experience in primary care, urgent care, or digital health solutions. Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience. We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique, and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare. Benefits 6 weeks holidays NHS Pension Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice. NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Sick Pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Life insurance 3 x salary Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme. Charitable giving scheme An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Occupational Health Support Omnes Healthcare are an are an inclusive employer, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help, please contact us.