Medical Director

Join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as our next Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer

Following the decision of our current post holder to retire at the start of February 2026, we are seeking an exceptional clinical leader to take on the pivotal role of Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Bolton and beyond, driving excellence in clinical standards, governance, and strategic development across our integrated care services. You will be joining us at a pivotal moment for the Trust, and the wider NHS both regionally and nationally, as we address the need to transform into a more responsive, preventative, and patient-centred service in line with the 10 Year Health Plan for England. Ensuring our medical services are aligned to that plan, and providing best services to our patients within the NHS budgetary envelope, will form a critical part of your role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a medically qualified consultant with significant experience in an acute or integrated NHS environment, who is registered with the GMC/ GDC and committed to continuous professional development. You will bring a proven track record of medical management at Board or Associate Director level, with demonstrable success in leading change, fostering high performance, and influencing strategic outcomes.

As a member of the Trust Board and Executive Team, you will provide visionary medical leadership, working collaboratively with divisional leaders, clinicians, and external partners to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will play a central role in shaping our clinical strategy, leading on medical workforce development, and championing clinical governance and research.

About us

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust values.

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will embody our Trust values Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence (VOICE) and demonstrate the ability to inspire, engage and hold others to account. You will be a collaborative leader, skilled in strategic influencing, future-focused decision-making, and building networks of influence across the health and care system.

This is a high-profile role with significant responsibility for medical leadership, performance management, clinical governance, and workforce planning. You will also represent the Trust on medical committees, lead disciplinary processes, and ensure compliance with national standards and ethical practice.

If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, committed to clinical excellence, and ready to lead with integrity and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

Interview/Assessment Centre will be held on the 3rd and 4th November 2025

Person Specification Qualifications

• Medically qualified consultant with experience of working in an Acute/ Integrated Care NHS environment
• Registered with GMC/GDC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Board level, or Associate Director experience in a medical management role
• Exemplary track record of successful and sustained medical management in an NHS Trust or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in leading change management processes with successful outcomes whilst maintaining key performance indicators
• Demonstrable experience of creating a culture of high-performance

Knowledge

• Understanding and appreciation of current medical workforce issues
• A thorough understanding of current national political context and the implications for the Trust's services
• Understanding and application of principles and practice of Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Audit
• Management of Research and Development programmes and initiatives
• Understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to delivery of strategic vision

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.