Job summary
Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley are looking for an influential and experienced Chief Medical Officer to join our senior team and Board.
As part of a national network, we connect clinicians, researchers, industry and communities to deliver meaningful improvements in care. Our programmes focus on innovation adoption, patient safety, workforce transformation, and strategic partnerships.
You'll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team working at pace to deliver measurable impact--while contributing to national NHS priorities and the UK's life sciences ecosystem.
This is an opportunity to step beyond a traditional clinical leadership role and shape how innovation reaches patients. If you are motivated by impact, collaboration, and system-level change, this role offers a unique platform to lead and influence beyond organisational boundaries.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Medical Officer is a varied and diverse role. Duties include:
- Shape and influence regional and national innovation strategy
- Provide expert clinical leadership to our Board and programmes
- Build trusted relationships with senior NHS, academic and industry leaders
- Champion the adoption and spread of evidence-based innovation
- Support development of new technologies from concept to implementation
- Lead and develop clinical colleagues within HIOTV
- Represent HIOTV in high-profile regional and national forums
About us
HIOTV is part of a national network driving the spread of innovation across the NHS. We connect clinicians, researchers, industry and communities to improve care and outcomes. Our work spans innovation adoption, patient safety, workforce transformation and strategic partnerships. You will join a collaborative, purpose-driven team delivering real impact while contributing to national NHS priorities and the UK life sciences sector. HIOTV operates across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and is part of a national network supporting NHS transformation and economic growth through life sciences. The post-holder will be seconded from an NHS provider which will be responsible for clinical revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Medical Officer will join the HIOTV senior management team which includes the Chief Executive Officer, four programme Directors, Finance manager, Head of Communications and Head of Corporate Affairs and People.
They will hold a seat on the HIOTV Board and bring clinical expertise to the Board and Executive team. They will work in collaboration with the Programme Directors to inform and influence our work and build strategic relationships with clinical stakeholders at a local, regional and national level.
The Chief Medical Officer will provide clinical leadership and oversight to all aspects of HIOTVs work. They will work with partner clinical teams to understand needs and advise the Board and HIOTV Programme Directors on optimising delivery their work.
The Chief Medical Officer will be responsible for:
- Providing authoritative, evidence-based advice to the executive team and HIOTV Board on clinical issues to inform both its strategy and its day-to-day operations. The post holder is therefore required to hold current registration with the GMC and it is desirable to still be practicing some sessions in clinical practice to maintain clinical insight and credibility.
- In collaboration with the senior management team ensuring the delivery of HIOTVs targets and aspirations to accelerate the rate, and increase the scale at which new technologies and developments move into practice.
- Working closely with our NHS commissioners in the HIOTV area being a principal source of contact and liaison with the medical leaders within these structures to understand system needs and advise on programme development and delivery.
- Supporting the CEO build effective relationships and joint working with research structures across the footprint e.g. NIHR Biomedical Research Centres, MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostics IC, Clinical Research Network and Applied Research Collaboration to ensure effective collaboration and an emerging pipeline of research and innovation into practice
- Supporting the CEO and Programme Directors in the delivery of the HINs economic agenda, particularly in identifying the clinical potential of emerging innovations and technologies which may benefit from the various forms of support and development which the HIOTV provides.
- Working with the HIOTV team and with partners to create the conditions in which innovation becomes the norm.
- Undertaking team leadership and line management responsibilities for clinical leads employed by HIOTV including recruitment, appraisal, and support for development.
- Supporting the CEO maintain communication and effective liaison with other Health Innovation Networks.
- Representing the HIN and its partners in regional and national forums.
- Working closely with the Programme Directors and the Head of Communications to ensure the rapid and widespread communication of innovation opportunities, industrial initiatives, and sources of funding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Medical Officer will join the HIOTV senior management team which includes the Chief Executive Officer, four programme Directors, Finance manager, Head of Communications and Head of Corporate Affairs and People.
They will hold a seat on the HIOTV Board and bring clinical expertise to the Board and Executive team. They will work in collaboration with the Programme Directors to inform and influence our work and build strategic relationships with clinical stakeholders at a local, regional and national level.
The Chief Medical Officer will provide clinical leadership and oversight to all aspects of HIOTVs work. They will work with partner clinical teams to understand needs and advise the Board and HIOTV Programme Directors on optimising delivery their work.
The Chief Medical Officer will be responsible for:
- Providing authoritative, evidence-based advice to the executive team and HIOTV Board on clinical issues to inform both its strategy and its day-to-day operations. The post holder is therefore required to hold current registration with the GMC and it is desirable to still be practicing some sessions in clinical practice to maintain clinical insight and credibility.
- In collaboration with the senior management team ensuring the delivery of HIOTVs targets and aspirations to accelerate the rate, and increase the scale at which new technologies and developments move into practice.
- Working closely with our NHS commissioners in the HIOTV area being a principal source of contact and liaison with the medical leaders within these structures to understand system needs and advise on programme development and delivery.
- Supporting the CEO build effective relationships and joint working with research structures across the footprint e.g. NIHR Biomedical Research Centres, MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostics IC, Clinical Research Network and Applied Research Collaboration to ensure effective collaboration and an emerging pipeline of research and innovation into practice
- Supporting the CEO and Programme Directors in the delivery of the HINs economic agenda, particularly in identifying the clinical potential of emerging innovations and technologies which may benefit from the various forms of support and development which the HIOTV provides.
- Working with the HIOTV team and with partners to create the conditions in which innovation becomes the norm.
- Undertaking team leadership and line management responsibilities for clinical leads employed by HIOTV including recruitment, appraisal, and support for development.
- Supporting the CEO maintain communication and effective liaison with other Health Innovation Networks.
- Representing the HIN and its partners in regional and national forums.
- Working closely with the Programme Directors and the Head of Communications to ensure the rapid and widespread communication of innovation opportunities, industrial initiatives, and sources of funding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with GMC
- Evidence of continued professional development and postgraduate study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation
- Experience of working with a wide range of organisations across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of working with senior NHS clinical and managerial staff, and clinical academics and senior leaders in the healthcare industries.
- Experience of analysing data and producing reports, recommendations and publications to support senior level decision making.
- Experience of involvement in complex processes of change and development at organisational level, and/or leading complex change processes at sub organisational level.
- Experience of involvement, at a significant level, in the development of innovation.
- Understanding of the implications of working in a complex landscape, involving health, academic, industrial and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the national innovation landscape and strategy.
- A demonstrable track record of strategic clinical leadership at regional level.
- Evidence of having provided regional or cross-organisational leadership in motivating groups with varied interests towards a common purpose.
- Ability to develop and implement plans with specific goals and deliverables.
- Ability to set and monitor clear and credible goals and targets for teams and individuals.
- Ability to lead by example and inspire others.
Desirable
- Board executive (or equivalent) or very senior level experience in an NHS, academic or other public sector organisation.
- Experience in high level working across sectors including academia, and industry.
- Experience of involvement in national innovation structures and initiatives.
- Experience of leading large scale programmes to introduce new technologies and innovations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of clinical practice and clinical pathways in the NHS healthcare system
- Knowledge of health priorities and pressures
- Knowledge of healthcare technology and life sciences industry and support/networking structures
- Understanding of knowledge management environment locally, regionally and nationally
- Government policy on life sciences industrial strategy
- Patient and public involvement and engagement
Desirable
- Experience of working with ICBs and NHS England and the CQC
Skills
Essential
- A strong leader and team player in a senior team
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Good business planning skills and financially literate
- Ability to understand complex data, to analyse and summarise these data and draw conclusions, identifying and managing risks
- Familiarity and understanding of NHS and University cultures, organisations and processes
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise own work - a self-starter
Aptitude and other
Essential
- Ability to establish strong networks and to work collaboratively
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to identify opportunities and influence stakeholders to resources and exploit the opportunity
- Proactive mindset with strong sense of responsibility and ownership. Results orientated and able to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work autonomously and confident to make sound decisions
- Confident in communication with senior internal and external contacts
- Ability to act in a professional and diplomatic way when dealing with people from a broad range of public and private sector backgrounds
- Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Maintain a professional appearance and behaviours in all circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with GMC
- Evidence of continued professional development and postgraduate study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation
- Experience of working with a wide range of organisations across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of working with senior NHS clinical and managerial staff, and clinical academics and senior leaders in the healthcare industries.
- Experience of analysing data and producing reports, recommendations and publications to support senior level decision making.
- Experience of involvement in complex processes of change and development at organisational level, and/or leading complex change processes at sub organisational level.
- Experience of involvement, at a significant level, in the development of innovation.
- Understanding of the implications of working in a complex landscape, involving health, academic, industrial and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the national innovation landscape and strategy.
- A demonstrable track record of strategic clinical leadership at regional level.
- Evidence of having provided regional or cross-organisational leadership in motivating groups with varied interests towards a common purpose.
- Ability to develop and implement plans with specific goals and deliverables.
- Ability to set and monitor clear and credible goals and targets for teams and individuals.
- Ability to lead by example and inspire others.
Desirable
- Board executive (or equivalent) or very senior level experience in an NHS, academic or other public sector organisation.
- Experience in high level working across sectors including academia, and industry.
- Experience of involvement in national innovation structures and initiatives.
- Experience of leading large scale programmes to introduce new technologies and innovations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of clinical practice and clinical pathways in the NHS healthcare system
- Knowledge of health priorities and pressures
- Knowledge of healthcare technology and life sciences industry and support/networking structures
- Understanding of knowledge management environment locally, regionally and nationally
- Government policy on life sciences industrial strategy
- Patient and public involvement and engagement
Desirable
- Experience of working with ICBs and NHS England and the CQC
Skills
Essential
- A strong leader and team player in a senior team
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Good business planning skills and financially literate
- Ability to understand complex data, to analyse and summarise these data and draw conclusions, identifying and managing risks
- Familiarity and understanding of NHS and University cultures, organisations and processes
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise own work - a self-starter
Aptitude and other
Essential
- Ability to establish strong networks and to work collaboratively
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to identify opportunities and influence stakeholders to resources and exploit the opportunity
- Proactive mindset with strong sense of responsibility and ownership. Results orientated and able to operate effectively in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work autonomously and confident to make sound decisions
- Confident in communication with senior internal and external contacts
- Ability to act in a professional and diplomatic way when dealing with people from a broad range of public and private sector backgrounds
- Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Maintain a professional appearance and behaviours in all circumstances.
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.
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.
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oxford Science Park
Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley, Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4GA
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
