Chief Medical Officer (Executive Medical Director) in Shipley

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to support the organisation's continuing ambition to be at the forefront of meeting the health needs of its population, through inspirational clinical leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that the organisation is at the leading edge of delivering sustainably high quality clinical and relevant support services. The postholder will be a key member of our Executive Management Team and will be a full voting member of the Trust Board of Directors.

As an Executive Director, the post holder shares responsibility with fellow Director colleagues for our overall strategic direction and performance. They will contribute to the highest level of thinking and decision-making processes and will have overall responsibility for the management of a high performing, dedicated and clinically excellent medical establishment. The portfolio includes Responsible Officer and Caldicott Guardian responsibilities as well as line management of the Pharmacy and Research & Knowledge Services, the Mental Health Act Office provision and clinical oversight of Community Dentists. The successful candidate will implement and communicate a clear vision for medical and dental service provision, that is sustainable, supports quality, improves outcomes and enhances service user experience.

Main duties of the job include effectively leading modernisation in medical management practices, including but not exclusive to: e-job planning, rostering and appraisal processes. The postholder will have the drive and ambition to deliver a complex, challenging and exciting agenda whilst promoting an organisational culture that actively delivers the Trust's Vision and Values. They will positively engage clinicians, other colleagues, service users and other stakeholders within Place and ICB, in support of developing and sustaining our approach to delivering the best quality care.

The postholder will particularly promote the further embedding in their portfolio areas in the organisation, our values of We Care, We Listen, and We Deliver in all productivity aspirations. This represents a really exciting opportunity for someone who has the motivation, energy and drive to not only pick up the reins but also to continue to mould the medical establishment into a cohesive, forward thinking and innovative team. Recognising the challenges this will bring, we are fully committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of colleagues at all levels and so the post holder will be provided with access to role specific coaching, mentoring and developmental opportunities during the course of their employment.

As an inclusive, compassionate and mindful employer, we also welcome applications from under-represented groups or with protected characteristics. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
• We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable colleagues to balance their work and home lives and support them by offering a fantastic range of benefits for employees and their families.

Details:

• Date posted: 17 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: Job locations: New Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities include reading the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK: Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Shortlisting: w/c 7th September 2026

Interviews: 22nd and 23rd September 2026

Person Specification:

• Qualifications Essential: Registered Medical Practitioner with current, unblemished GMC registration and membership of the relevant Royal College. Satisfactory record of continuous professional development. Evidence of participation in management development opportunities.
• Experience Essential: Evidence of working at or reporting to Board-of-Director level. A proven track record of medical leadership underpinned by an understanding of the NHS and its relationships with Primary Care and Local Government. Extensive experience as a senior clinician. Evidence of significant experience in leading and influencing professional groups to secure cross-system change. High level of managerial competency with the ability to lead and manage change in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge Essential: Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy and its impact at system and organisation level. Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.