Job summary
HUC is seeking an exceptional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. As our most senior clinical leader, the CMO will provide strategic medical leadership and expert clinical guidance to the Board, Chief Executive, and the wider organisation.
This pivotal role will shape and deliver HUC's clinical vision, driving high standards of safe, effective, and innovative care across all services.
Key responsibilities:
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Provide strategic clinical leadership, ensuring quality and safety remain at the heart of service delivery.
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Lead the development and continuous improvement of clinical governance, quality, and workforce capability.
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Represent HUC externally, influencing urgent and emergency care strategy at regional and national levels, and fostering strong relationships with Integrated Care Boards, regulators, and professional bodies.
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Champion a culture of clinical excellence, education, and innovation within HUC.
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Support transformation and workforce development, ensuring a skilled, motivated, and resilient multidisciplinary clinical workforce
Main duties of the job
About you:We are looking for an inspiring leader with significant senior clinical experience, credibility, and vision. You will bring:
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A proven track record of delivering strategic clinical leadership at scale.
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Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and service improvement.
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Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across the health system.
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Commitment to supporting innovation, professional development, and workforce resilience.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of urgent and emergency care and to make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve.
About us
In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:
Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.
Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer VISA sponsorship. Full UK driving licence is required.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer VISA sponsorship. Full UK driving licence is required.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical practitioner with a valid license to practice in the England (GMC full registration on either the GP or Specialist register.
- Level 4 Safeguarding Training
- Post Graduate Medical Qualification or equivalent (MRCGP, MRCS).
- Inclusion on NHS England's Performers List (GP).
- MBBS or equivalent medical degrees and continuing professional / managerial and leadership development or NHS Leadership development programmes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior medical leadership role (e.g. Medical Director, CMO or equivalent) within urgent care, primary care, out of hours, NHS 111, or related unscheduled care service.
- Evidence of leading on clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement at an organisational level.
- Highly developed leadership, communications and influencing skills with significant experience in performance management and workforce development for medical and clinical teams.
- Demonstratable track record of innovatively developing clinical services and the introduction of new services, especially as integrated components or in partnership.
- Proven experience of working effectively with senior stakeholder, including Boards, ICB's, CQC and system partners.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, risk management and safeguarding with an excellent understanding of regulatory requirement, CQC standards and professional codes of practice.
- Experience of working in an urgent care or general practice would be ideal with knowledge and deep understanding of legislation relevant to deliver of healthcare services e.g. data protection, CQC compliance and safeguarding
- Experience of medical education or GP training including accreditation compliance.
- Commercially astute, and the ability to exercise sound judgement in fulfilling an organisation' potential, whilst not compromising on its values.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- An inclusive and collaborative leader with the charisma and gravitas to win hearts and minds of employees and external partners, ensuring the effective management of a complex and diverse organisation.
- Committed to inclusive leadership and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles.
- A natural influencer, proven negotiator, comfortable debater, with knowledge of key areas of NHS compliance and legislation as well as good understanding of performance standards with sound business and technical reasoning plus commercial awareness, with the ability to anticipate alternative scenarios and prepare accordingly.
- A visible and approachable leader, able to inspire and motivate others.
- A role model in maintaining the highest integrity and credibility across all parts of the organisation.
- A high degree of computer literacy together with excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for this role.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to travel across HUC sites and attend external meetings as required.
- Able to work flexible hours, including out-of-hours support if necessary.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical practitioner with a valid license to practice in the England (GMC full registration on either the GP or Specialist register.
- Level 4 Safeguarding Training
- Post Graduate Medical Qualification or equivalent (MRCGP, MRCS).
- Inclusion on NHS England's Performers List (GP).
- MBBS or equivalent medical degrees and continuing professional / managerial and leadership development or NHS Leadership development programmes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior medical leadership role (e.g. Medical Director, CMO or equivalent) within urgent care, primary care, out of hours, NHS 111, or related unscheduled care service.
- Evidence of leading on clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement at an organisational level.
- Highly developed leadership, communications and influencing skills with significant experience in performance management and workforce development for medical and clinical teams.
- Demonstratable track record of innovatively developing clinical services and the introduction of new services, especially as integrated components or in partnership.
- Proven experience of working effectively with senior stakeholder, including Boards, ICB's, CQC and system partners.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, risk management and safeguarding with an excellent understanding of regulatory requirement, CQC standards and professional codes of practice.
- Experience of working in an urgent care or general practice would be ideal with knowledge and deep understanding of legislation relevant to deliver of healthcare services e.g. data protection, CQC compliance and safeguarding
- Experience of medical education or GP training including accreditation compliance.
- Commercially astute, and the ability to exercise sound judgement in fulfilling an organisation' potential, whilst not compromising on its values.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- An inclusive and collaborative leader with the charisma and gravitas to win hearts and minds of employees and external partners, ensuring the effective management of a complex and diverse organisation.
- Committed to inclusive leadership and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles.
- A natural influencer, proven negotiator, comfortable debater, with knowledge of key areas of NHS compliance and legislation as well as good understanding of performance standards with sound business and technical reasoning plus commercial awareness, with the ability to anticipate alternative scenarios and prepare accordingly.
- A visible and approachable leader, able to inspire and motivate others.
- A role model in maintaining the highest integrity and credibility across all parts of the organisation.
- A high degree of computer literacy together with excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for this role.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to travel across HUC sites and attend external meetings as required.
- Able to work flexible hours, including out-of-hours support if necessary.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
