Interim Chief Medical Officer

GatenbySanderson; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in the East of England is seeking an Interim Chief Medical Officer. The role focuses on providing strategic medical leadership and involves improving clinical quality and governance. Candidates should have a strong background in GP or Emergency Medicine and prior provider-side experience. The assignment is expected to last approximately 4-6 months, requiring some on-site presence and operates under band VSM remuneration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience on the provider side rather than commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead and improve clinical quality.
• Experience in engaging with ICBs and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical leadership and clinical guidance to the Board.
• Lead the continuous improvement of clinical quality and governance.
• Build strong relationships with relevant ICBs and professional bodies.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical governance

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Education

GP or Emergency Medicine background

Job description

Interim Chief Medical Officer – Healthcare Organisation, East of England – Start ASAP – circa 4-6 Months – Band VSM

We are currently working with our client, a healthcare organisation based in the East of England, who are looking for a new Interim Chief Medical Officer.

This role is looking to start ASAP and will be for circa 4-6 months. The Interim Chief Medical Officer job will ideally be performed on a 4-day week basis. Regarding remuneration, this role falls inside IR35 and is band VSM, via a Fixed Term Contract. In addition, the successful candidate will need to have some weekly on-site presence.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role encompasses the following core duties :

• Providing strategic medical leadership and clinical guidance to the Board
• Leading the development and continuous improvement of clinical quality, workforce capability, and governance
• Building strong and collaborative relationships with relevant ICBs, professional bodies, and regulators

Candidate Profile :

The organisation is seeking someone with a GP or Emergency Medicine background, and with strong experience on the provider side rather than commissioning.

How to Apply – If you would like to apply for this position, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV that supports the criteria set out in the person specification as well as your contact details, availability, and desired rate. Due to the number of applications, we are currently receiving for roles, we will only be in contact with candidates who meet the required criteria to discuss the role further.