Deputy Medical Director

Cpl UK - Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Deputy Medical Director for their surgical services in the South Coast region. The role requires strong clinical leadership and management skills, overseeing services across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and at least 5 years’ experience at the Consultant level. This part-time position offers flexibility in leadership and clinical duties, and applicants can express interest via email.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Registration required.
• At least 5 years’ experience at Consultant level or equivalent.
• Proven leadership or management experience within healthcare sector.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead across diverse teams and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for surgical services.
• Transform services, drive quality improvement, oversee governance.
• Mentor medical colleagues and support professional development.
• Balance strategic leadership with direct patient care as part of a senior management role.
• Manage allocated leadership commitments: Leadership Commitment: 2 days per week dedicated to management and governance; Clinical Commitment: Additional clinical sessions available (up to 4–5 days FTE or 80%).

Skills

Clinical leadership

Management experience

Communication

Influencing skills

Quality improvement

Education

GMC Specialist Registration

5+ years’ experience at Consultant level

Job description

Overview

Deputy Medical Director – Surgical Services (South Coast Region)

An experienced medical leader to join the senior management team of a leading independent healthcare provider, overseeing surgical services across two high-performing South Coast sites.

Position type: Part-Time (4–5 days per week) and flexible to provide balance of leadership and clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to surgical services across the South Coast region, shaping clinical strategy and fostering a culture of professional excellence.
• Lead service transformation initiatives, drive quality improvement, and oversee governance objectives in partnership with the Regional Medical Director and wider leadership team.
• Mentor medical colleagues and support professional development across teams.
• Balance strategic leadership with direct patient care as part of a senior management role.
• Manage allocated leadership commitments: Leadership Commitment: 2 days per week dedicated to management and governance; Clinical Commitment: Additional clinical sessions available (up to 4–5 days FTE or 80%).
• Contract Type: Permanent, with part-time or full-time equivalent options.
• Location: South Coast region (multi-site remit).

Qualifications & Experience

• GMC Specialist Registration.
• At least 5 years’ experience at Consultant level (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership or management experience within the NHS or independent sector.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead across diverse teams and services.
• A track record of delivering high standards of care, quality improvement, and governance.

How to apply

To express your interest or request further details, please contact the recruitment team confidentially at [e-mail]