Medical Director

Remuneration: Highly competitive

Location: Remote working role with occasional on-site presence

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours weekly, though fractional appointments (0.8 FTE) will be considered for the ideal applicant.

Company Overview: We are partnering with an expanding, highly innovative independent mental health provider that is fully CQC-registered. The organisation specialises in delivering highly individualised assessments and ongoing support for patients with neurodevelopmental profiles, primarily encompassing autism and ADHD.

Role Overview: As the most senior clinical figurehead within the organisation, the successful applicant will join the executive leadership group. This pivotal position focuses on steering overarching clinical strategy whilst guaranteeing that patient safety, exceptional outcomes, and robust governance remain at the heart of all expansion plans and corporate decisions. The appointee will heavily influence risk management protocols, service innovation, and the mentorship of emerging clinical leaders throughout the business.

Core Accountabilities:

• Executive Leadership: Provide expert clinical direction to the Board and wider management teams to shape corporate strategy and priorities.
• Strategic Growth: Formulate and execute a comprehensive clinical vision that seamlessly aligns with business scaling and the introduction of new service offerings.
• Governance & Safety: Direct clinical governance frameworks, taking ownership of risk protocols, safeguarding measures, and adverse incident reviews.
• Regulatory Readiness: Ensure the organisation remains perpetually prepared for regulatory scrutiny and CQC inspections by embedding continuous learning derived from clinical audits and patient feedback.
• Pathway Innovation: Spearhead the design of novel care pathways and refine current models, ensuring they remain firmly evidence-based, safe, and tailored to the patient demographic.
• Commercial Collaboration: Partner with commercial and operational heads to provide expert medical insight during tender processes, commissioning bids, and the deployment of new contracts.
• Digital Health: Champion the integration of digital health innovations and appropriate technologies into day-to-day clinical practice.
• Multidisciplinary Mentorship: Cultivate a cohesive environment by guiding fellow Consultant Psychiatrists, handling complex clinical escalations, and overseeing appraisal and supervision frameworks.
• External Relations: Act as the primary clinical ambassador when liaising with external bodies, including Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), commissioners, and regulatory authorities to build robust partnerships.
• Clinical Practice: Continue to undertake hands-on clinical duties in line with an agreed job plan, maintaining GMC revalidation and acting as a role model for clinical excellence.

Applicant Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

• Fully GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist featuring on the Specialist Register, possessing a valid licence to practise.
• Substantial clinical expertise in managing neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD and autism.
• A proven track record operating at a senior Consultant level with distinct leadership accountabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety protocols, clinical auditing, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive service transformation and implement multidisciplinary quality improvements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of balancing commercial realities with clinical integrity.
• Approved clinician status under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable Criteria:

• Prior tenure in a Medical Director, Clinical Director, or comparable senior executive medical post.
• Familiarity with the independent healthcare sector and CQC regulatory frameworks.
• Background in collaborating with NHS commissioning groups and establishing new care pathways from inception.
• Experience steering a workforce through periods of significant organisational change.
• Formal accreditations or further education in healthcare management, leadership, or quality improvement.

Package and Perks:

• A highly attractive salary package tailored to the candidate's level of experience.
• Guide range of up to -£180K plus performance related bonus (to be confirmed).
• Remote working role – Ability to work remotely for UK and Abroad.
• Permanent contract with flexible working arrangements appropriate for a senior executive.
• Dedicated administrative assistance and operational backing.
• The rare autonomy to mould the clinical trajectory and directly influence the expansion of a rapidly growing firm.
• Provision of necessary electronic working devices.
• Corporate pension scheme alongside a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional annual leave granted for your birthday, plus various company events and benefits.