Medical Director

Your World Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Your World Recruitment Group is seeking an accomplished Medical Director to provide strategic clinical leadership for a nationally recognised healthcare organisation in the West Midlands. You will drive clinical strategy, governance and operational medicine while maintaining frontline connection as an operational HEMS Flight Doctor.

Working with the CEO, COO and Trustees, you will shape clinical services, ensure patient safety and compliance, and build strong clinical networks across

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience at senior medical level with governance responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver clinical strategy and reporting to the board.
• Strong skills in governance, risk, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with clinicians, executives and Trustees.
• Ability to provide high level clinical advice and professional leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the clinical strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Provide visible professional leadership across the medical directorate and lead Deputy Medical Directors.
• Oversee Clinical Governance Framework and drive continuous improvement in standards and learning.
• Fulfil statutory responsibilities as Responsible Officer and manage medical appraisal/revalidation processes.
• Build clinical networks and represent the organisation externally to strengthen its profile.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Governance

Stakeholder management

Clinical advisory

Education

GMC Registration

Job description

Lead clinical excellence at a nationally recognised healthcare organisation

We are seeking an exceptional Medical Director to provide strategic clinical leadership within a highly respected organisation delivering critical healthcare services.

This is a high-impact senior leadership role combining clinical strategy, governance, operational medicine and organisational leadership. You will lead the clinical vision, champion the highest standards of patient care and provide trusted clinical advice at Board level, while remaining connected to frontline delivery as an operational HEMS Flight Doctor.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, operational leaders, clinicians and Trustees, you will help shape the future direction of clinical services and ensure the organisation continues to deliver safe, innovative and exceptional patient care.

The Opportunity

As Medical Director, you will hold senior responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation's clinical strategy and Clinical Governance Framework.

You will provide professional leadership across the medical directorate, lead Deputy Medical Directors and the wider doctor team, and create an environment where clinical excellence, learning and continuous improvement are embedded throughout the organisation.

As the organisation's Responsible Officer, you will fulfil statutory responsibilities for medical appraisal and revalidation, working closely with doctors, appraisers and the General Medical Council.

You will also build strong clinical networks across the pre-hospital and hospital sectors, represent the organisation externally and strengthen its clinical profile through collaboration, partnership and the sharing of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and deliver the clinical strategy in support of high-quality patient care and wider organisational objectives.
• Provide visible and credible professional leadership across the medical directorate.
• Lead and develop Deputy Medical Directors and the wider doctor team.
• Ensure clinical priorities align with operational and organisational strategy.

Clinical Governance, Quality & Risk

• Lead and continually develop a robust Clinical Governance Framework.
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical standards, skills, equipment, education and resources.
• Identify and manage strategic clinical risks.
• Oversee responses to serious incidents, ensuring learning is embedded and appropriate mitigations are implemented.
• Ensure clinical services meet relevant statutory, professional and regulatory requirements.
• Provide authoritative clinical advice to Trustees, the Chief Executive and senior leadership team.
• Strengthen communication and engagement between clinicians and the Board.
• Contribute to organisational strategy, business planning and key leadership decisions.
• Attend quarterly Board meetings and annual strategy sessions.

Responsible Officer

• Fulfil statutory responsibilities as Responsible Officer.
• Oversee medical appraisal and revalidation processes.
• Maintain effective liaison with the GMC.
• Ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained across the medical workforce.

Medical Workforce & Development

• Develop a sustainable long-term medical workforce and succession plan.
• Support the recruitment, development and retention of high-performing clinicians.
• Promote professional development, education and continuous learning.
• Support the development of paramedics and critical care paramedics through education, development frameworks and CPD.

Partnerships & External Influence

• Build strong relationships with healthcare partners and key stakeholders across the Midlands and beyond.
• Represent the organisation externally with credibility and influence.
• Develop networks across the pre-hospital and hospital sectors.
• Support collaboration, innovation and the sharing of clinical expertise.

Clinical Expertise & Operational Practice

• Provide expert clinical advice on policies, procedures, organisational reviews and legal or coronial matters.
• Maintain the required competencies to practise as an operational HEMS Flight Doctor.
• Remain connected to frontline clinical delivery and operational practice.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished and credible senior medical leader who combines clinical expertise with strategic thinking, strong governance and the ability to inspire and influence others.

You will bring:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Significant senior clinical leadership experience.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering clinical or departmental strategy.
• Experience leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• The credibility and communication skills to advise, challenge and influence at Board and senior leadership level.
• Experience providing training, support and professional advice across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience producing high-level reports, evidence-based recommendations and business cases.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives.
• An agile, inclusive and adaptable leadership style.
• A genuine commitment to clinical excellence, patient care and continuous improvement.

Strategic-level experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

What This Role Offers

This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical practice with strategic leadership within an organisation delivering critical healthcare services.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape clinical strategy at the highest level.
• Influence the future direction of a complex healthcare organisation.
• Develop clinicians and services for the future.
• Strengthen partnerships across the healthcare system.
• Champion innovation, quality and patient safety.
• Make a tangible difference to patient outcomes and service delivery.

If you are an experienced medical leader who brings clinical credibility, strategic vision, strong governance and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the successful candidate will be required to meet all relevant professional and regulatory requirements associated with the position.