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Chief Medical Officer

On-site in Leeds·Added 2 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Work mode
On-site, Leeds
Contract
Permanent
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Saturday 14 November

Requirements

What we're looking for

As our new Chief Medical Officer, you will be responsible for the professional leadership of the medical workforce, ensuring that the services provided by doctors are of the highest possible quality, delivered with compassion and fulfil the Trust vision to provide excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient, every time. You will work closely with the Chief Nurse to provide leadership to the Quality Assurance Framework.

We are seeking a strategic, inclusive, and values based individual, someone who is experienced in leading a complex organisation and long term service improvement. You will bring a passion for reducing inequalities, valuing inclusion and for empowering colleagues, maintaining our position as an employer of choice and modelling the 'Leeds Way' values and behaviours in all that you do. An exceptional communicator with a high degree of political acumen, you will forge trusted relationships with our stakeholders and be skilled in creating effective partnerships working across organisational boundaries locally, regionally and nationally.

The role

For questions about this job, contact:

Marie Pearson
PA to Brendan Brown, Chief Executive
marie.pearson7@nhs.net
07760405980

Closing date: 15 November 2026
Application is by curriculum vitae and covering letter.
Interviews week commencing 23 November 2026

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

Job Summary

As one of the largest and most influential teaching hospital trusts in the country, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of millions through local, regional and nationally commissioned specialist services. Our scale, clinical expertise, research partnerships and role within the Leeds and West Yorkshire health and care system place us at the forefront of healthcare delivery, innovation and transformation.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are....

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

About Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Healthcare

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About the company & team

We are committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We're looking for a compassionate, inclusive, fair and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. To ensure the best possible appointment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and sectors, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic, disabled, LGBTQ+ and faith and belief. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

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