Chief Medical OfficerNHS

Job summary

Chief Medical Officer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust has a clear vision to be a 'national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities'. As one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts responsible for managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, we serve a population of over a million people. We aim to be exceptional in everything we do, and this is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation committed to improvement and innovation.

Our values-driven organisational development programme, and our long established partnership with Virginia Mason Institute; focussing on improving services via lean methodology, are key to us achieving our vision of becoming a national and international leader in healthcare.

We are seeking an inspirational leader to join our executive team as we continue on this journey; leading from the front, shaping strategy and initiating change, you will play a critical role in helping us to be 'More than a Hospital'. In return we can offer a unique opportunity to be part of an experienced Executive Leadership Team within an innovative organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute across the full breadth of the corporate agenda and have responsibility for the professional leadership and education of the Trust's medical workforce ensuring that Trust policy, procedures and practices align with GMC guidance on 'Duties of a Doctor', 'Maintaining Good Medical Practice' and 'Maintaining High Professional Standards'

Acting as the Trust's Caldicott Guardian and Responsible Officer, you will ensure that the required standards of confidentiality and information sharing are adhered to and Trust values are embedded in all aspects of medical and dental clinical and professional practice.

You will provide credible and visible leadership in managing a wide portfolio of Medical Education, Research & Development, Quality and Innovation being responsible for ensuring all relevant legal and statutory obligations are met.

A driven and influential leader, you will have a proven track record of successful medical leadership in a large complex organisation and demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills. You will be experienced at Consultant and Deputy Chief Officer level, hold current GMC/GDC registration and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.

The post is offered on a full-time basis and can include some clinical time by agreement with the Chief Executive Officer.

Job description

The Trust is actively working to achieve a diverse, gender balanced and representative workforce where diversity is actively valued and celebrated, including at Trust Board level. With this in mind, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to ensure that our Board reflects the diversity of our communities and encourages diversity of thought.

Please submit your Expression of Interest (on no more than two sides of A4) with an accompanying C.V. to Amandeep Hayer, via email [email protected].

To arrange an informal discussion with Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer please email [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 18th October (midnight)

Final Assessment / Interviews: Monday 30th November 2026

For detailed description of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached candidate pack.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.