Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Medical Officer

The closing date is 10 May 2026

Job summary

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are driven by our values - Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered - and we are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) who is aligned with our values and our ambitions.

We serve some of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the country. As the Lead provider for mental health, learning disability, and autism services across the Black Country, we hold a unique role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.

With our new clinical strategy 'Healthier, Happier Lives' in place, we are now in a position to share this exciting opportunity. Our strategy is well aligned to those in the NHS 10 Year Plan; we recognise that we are operating in a challenging period, but if we focus on doing the right

Main duties of the job

As our CMO, you help steer us on this journey. You will be joining a highly committed and collegiate board and executive team. You will have accountability for medical professional leadership, supervision, and education of medical workforce. You will also serve as the Trust's responsible officer, overseeing medical appraisal and revalidation.

We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative leader, with the ability harness the skills and voice of our medical workforce. As an experienced and well-respected clinician with experience operating at board level, you will share our values and ambition and bring a genuine commitment to making a difference.

About us

In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to a Trust that is deeply rooted in its community and committed to continuous improvement.

If your values match our values, if you feel passionate about the services we deliver, and if you have a strong and unwavering belief in improvement, then we would warmly welcome your application and look forward to speaking and meeting with you.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-4845-CORP

Job locations

Civic Centre

St Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 9SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Joe Joyce from our recruitment partners, Starfish Search joe.joyce@starfishsearch.com

Alternatively, for more details on the role and the recruitment process, you can access the Candidate Information Pack at: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/chief-medical-officer/

Application is by CV and Supporting Statement. Full details of how to apply are included in the Candidate Information Pack.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Joe Joyce from our recruitment partners, Starfish Search joe.joyce@starfishsearch.com

Alternatively, for more details on the role and the recruitment process, you can access the Candidate Information Pack at: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/chief-medical-officer/

Application is by CV and Supporting Statement. Full details of how to apply are included in the Candidate Information Pack.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Registered psychiatrist with the GMC, with unblemished registration

Desirable

  • Qualification or competence in leadership and management development
Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Registered psychiatrist with the GMC, with unblemished registration

Desirable

  • Qualification or competence in leadership and management development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Centre

St Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 9SE


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Centre

St Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 9SE


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Starfish Recruitment Agency

Joe Joyce

joe.joyce@starfishsearch.com

01218032339

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-4845-CORP

Job locations

Civic Centre

St Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 9SE


Supporting documents

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