Medical Director in Vauxhall

Job summaryAs Divisional Medical Director, you will share accountability for all aspects of the Diggory 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 ofmental health services within the Directorate.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.Interviews will be held mid-January 2027Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be based in London but will be expected to maintain a regular and visible presence across the full geographical footprint of Diggory Division, including services in Milton Keynes and Surrey. This is a fundamental requirement of the role, ensuring accessible clinical leadership, effective engagement with staff and service users, and strong relationships with local partners. The postholder must therefore be willing and able to travel regularly between sites as required.About usCNWL (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. Our Trust is structured into three Operational Divisions, working alongside centralised corporate support services. Each Division is made up of borough teams and cross-boundary specialised Directorates. Each Division is managed by a team of three - a Managing Director, Director of Nursing and a Medical Director. These three report, respectively, to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Nurse and the Chief Medical Officer.The Divisional teams work closely, along with their Borough and Service line leaders, with the local authority, public health, PCNs and other statutory and non-statutory partners.We operate across two Integrated Care Systems (ICSs): West North London (WNL) and Central East.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary

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113,565 to 150,569 a year
20% management allowance plus London Weighting
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Job description
Education, Qualifications and Training
EssentialOn the GMC Specialist Register or the GMC GP RegisterDesirableEvidence of continued professional developmentQualification in Business/Medical Management
Experience
EssentialExperience at senior management level with responsibility for clinical operations in complex health care setting (clinical director or equivalent).Experience and evidence of delivering high standards of performance to achieve national and local targets within a complex healthcare settingDemonstrable track record of leading innovation and service improvement, translating new ideas into measurable improvements in quality, outcomes, access, experience or productivity.Experience of managing large-scale change in a complex environmentExperience of delivering efficiency and productivity targets at operational levelExperience of working effectively in partnership with other organisationsExperience of dealing with difficult situations including the resolution of conflict and influencing others to accept demanding outcomesDesirableExperience of business planning in complex organisationsDemonstrable experience of financial and budgetary management, including using financial, workforce, activity and quality data to redesign services and deliver sustainable models of care.Experience of working with commissioners and partners, with an understanding of different NHS and local authority commissioning and contracting arrangements, including Integrated Care Boards and NHS EnglandExperience of contributing to successful tenders, service bids and/or the mobilisation of new or significantly redesigned servicesExperience of leading service redesign and remodelling in a complex healthcare environment, demonstrating the ability to improve quality and outcomes while delivering financial sustainability and value
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
EssentialStrategic and operational leadership skillsUnderstanding of the work and priorities of a NHS trust and a good grasp of current policy direction in respect of clinical services in mental healthSolid understanding of all governance issuesHighly developed operational management skillsHighly developed operational management skillsHighly developed operational performance improvement skillsHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships across and between a variety of diverse interest groups, and the ability to communicate effectively where there may be significant barriers to acceptanceProven visionary leadership / ability to set out a clear vision for services, to persuade others of the benefits and requirements of the plan for the future, and overcome obstaclesAbility to create a culture in which staff and service users are empowered to identify, test and implement new approaches to care.Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
EssentialOn the GMC Specialist Register or the GMC GP RegisterDesirableEvidence of continued professional developmentQualification in Business/Medical Management
Experience
EssentialExperience at senior management level with responsibility for clinical operations in complex health care setting (clinical director or equivalent).Experience and evidence of delivering high standards of performance to achieve national and local targets within a complex healthcare settingDemonstrable track record of leading innovation and service improvement, translating new ideas into measurable improvements in quality, outcomes, access, experience or productivity.Experience of managing large-scale change in a complex environmentExperience of delivering efficiency and productivity targets at operational levelExperience of working effectively in partnership with other organisationsExperience of dealing with difficult situations including the resolution of conflict and influencing others to accept demanding outcomesDesirableExperience of business planning in complex organisationsDemonstrable experience of financial and budgetary management, including using financial, workforce, activity and quality data to redesign services and deliver sustainable models of care.Experience of working with commissioners and partners, with an understanding of different NHS and local authority commissioning and contracting arrangements, including Integrated Care Boards and NHS EnglandExperience of contributing to successful tenders, service bids and/or the mobilisation of new or significantly redesigned servicesExperience of leading service redesign and remodelling in a complex healthcare environment, demonstrating the ability to improve quality and outcomes while delivering financial sustainability and value
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
EssentialStrategic and operational leadership skillsUnderstanding of the work and priorities of a NHS trust and a good grasp of current policy direction in respect of clinical services in mental healthSolid understanding of all governance issuesHighly developed operational management skillsHighly developed operational management skillsHighly developed operational performance improvement skillsHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships across and between a variety of diverse interest groups, and the ability to communicate effectively where there may be significant barriers to acceptanceProven visionary leadership / ability to set out a clear vision for services, to persuade others of the benefits and requirements of the plan for the future, and overcome obstaclesAbility to create a culture in which staff and service users are empowered to identify, test and implement new approaches to care.Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivateDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xsabvtc For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQ350 Euston RoadLondonNW1 3AXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQ350 Euston RoadLondonNW1 3AXUnited KingdomEmployer's website