Medical Director / Consultant Psychiatrist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Camden Town seeks a Divisional Medical Director to lead and enhance clinical services. The role offers a strategic position at the heart of mental health transformation, emphasizing high-quality care and staff engagement. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £109,725 to £145,478 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Be a consultant psychiatrist with a commitment to deliver high-quality care.
• Have proven ability to engage staff across all disciplines.
• Foster a culture of empowerment for staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the division.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery consistent with Trust values.
• Shape and improve mental health care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic thinking

Multidisciplinary team engagement

Communication skills

Job description

As Divisional Medical Director, you will share accountability for all aspects of the Jameson Division alongside the Managing Director and Director of Nursing. You will provide strong, compassionate clinical leadership, helping to shape the strategy, culture, and future direction of mental health services in North West London. You will be central to our transformation journey – ensuring clinical quality, developing the next generation of clinical leaders, and embedding research and innovation across services. You will represent CNWL in key system forums, influence regional strategy, and champion the delivery of high‑quality, inclusive care.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Jameson Medical Director is jointly responsible and accountable for all aspects of the Jameson Division alongside the Jameson Managing Director and Director of Nursing.
• The Jameson Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Division and will ensure, alongside the Jameson Managing Director and Director of Nursing, that services are delivered with high quality, financial and operational sustainability and consistent with the Trust values.
• The Jameson Medical Director has a key role in providing a clinical vision to inform service transformation within Mental Health services, in keeping with the 10‑year plan.
• The Jameson Medical Director will work closely with the Divisional Business and Transformation team to shape and improve mental health care.
• Jameson has responsibility for most Trust mental health services provided within the Northwest London Integrated Care System (ICS). The Jameson Medical Director has a significant role in representing CNWL in relevant strategic forums within the IC and working closely with our partners in West London Mental Health Trust.
• Be a consultant psychiatrist with the commitment and drive to deliver the highest quality of care.
• Have a proven ability to engage staff across all disciplines.
• Foster a culture of empowering staff to engage in service developments supporting the delivery of high‑quality care.
• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service.
• Maintain an open, personable and responsive style of communication.
• Actively support the Clinical directors in both the delivery of their roles and their development.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership and strategic thinking.
• Effective engagement with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to champion inclusive, high‑quality care.
• Excellent communication skills – both in dialogue and written reporting.

Key Relationships

• Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nurse, Chief Medical Officer, Managing Directors, Directors of Nursing, Director of Medical Education, Service Directors, Planning and Development, Communications, Divisional Finance, Governance, Performance, Business and Transformation, and Human Resources Executive Team; PCN Chairs, Commissioners and CNWL.

Employer Overview

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) is one of the largest and most diverse community and mental health Trusts in the country. We have received a rating of "good" from the CQC; we care for people across the life course, from preconception through to the end of life. We have a wide range of outstanding partners and work across vibrant and expansive geography.

Salary & Benefits

£109,725 to £145,478 a year 20% management allowance plus London Weighting.