Executive Medical Director

Job summary

EXECUTIVE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

VSM, salary c£155k

Hybrid working with expectation of 2-3 days at HQ site at Navigation Walk, Wakefield or our sites across the North East, Yorkshire & Humber and the North West

Are you ready to lead clinical excellence that truly changes lives?

Are you a visionary clinician who wants to shape the future of services for vulnerable populations, drive real system change, and lead with purpose in a supportive, forward-thinking social enterprise?

Would you like to work collaboratively alongside a strong and effective team of Executives and Non-Executives, supporting Spectrum's strategic ambitions and Business Strategy?

Do you want to work for a values-driven social enterprise that trades for social impact and with a workforce, many with lived experience. who bring creativity, compassion, and innovation to everything they do?

Closing date for applications - 4th May 2026

Stakeholder panels & panel interview - 18th May 2026

To arrange an informal discussion with Dr Linda Harris, OBE, Chief Executive please email her PA Mel on melanie.armitage@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join as our Executive Medical Director and be at the forefront of clinical transformation driving innovation and blueprint models of care. You will contribute to the visible leadership of the organisation, ensuring a strong focus on integrated neighbourhood care and a commitment to community and public health working with patients with complex lives ensuring the voice of lived experience is woven through and that every contact is patient-centred, trauma informed and recovery-oriented

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior clinical leadership role within the NHS, public health, or third sector at Director or deputy Director level. You'll need a proven track record of strategic leadership in complex, multi-disciplinary environments including working across complex healthcare systems such as Health and Justice, Primary Care, Substance Misuse and/or sexual health services. You will be a values driven leader who is able to inspire and motivate others as well as skilled in establishing positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels, both within and outside Spectrum.

This is more than a leadership role -- it's a chance to make a profound difference

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.