An NHS Trust in the South East, UK, is seeking a Consultant Medical Director to provide strategic leadership, clinical governance, and oversight of medical services. This role involves leading service development, quality improvement, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance while maintaining clinical responsibilities within the consultant’s specialty.
This high-impact position offers career progression, competitive NHS benefits, and leadership opportunities in healthcare management.
Job Details: Consultant – Medical Director
The Medical Director will oversee clinical governance, support service innovation, and ensure high standards of patient care while collaborating with senior leadership teams.
- Location: South East, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Medical Leadership & Clinical Practice
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25) + Allowance
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a relevant medical specialty
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Management Experience: Leadership or medical management experience required
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Senior leadership role in the NHS
- Competitive salary + additional allowance
- Opportunities for healthcare strategy development
- Career progression in medical leadership
- Influence clinical services and patient care outcomes