Job overview
Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Clinical Transformation & Strategy
5PA - Fixed Term Contract for 3 years + Substantive PA in Specialty (Up to 5) or maintain Clinical Activity at current Trust.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is entering an exciting period of transformation, with major investment in clinical innovation, clinical digital capability, and new models of care. We are now seeking an exceptional clinical leader to join our senior team as Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Transformation & Strategy.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) plays a pivotal role in the Medical Directorate leadership team, supporting the delivery of the Trust’s strategic goals by providing leadership on all medical and dental workforce issues, focusing on the key pillars of: Patient Safety & Clinical Outcomes; Workforce & Culture; Clinical transformation & Strategy; Partnerships & Integration
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence Trust‑wide strategy, drive clinical transformation at scale, and shape the culture and capacity of Great Western Hospitals to serve our growing population. You will be empowered to lead change through values-based compassionate leadership, ensuring that change is delivered with deep clinical engagement.
Application Closing Date: 3rd August 2026
Main duties of the job
You will work with clinical teams and community partners to create sustainable improvements in patient outcomes, supporting our commitment to our patients and communities, and our ambitious transformation agenda. As a core member of the Chief Medical Officer directorate, you will work with the senior clinical leadership team and contribute to the strategic leadership of the Trust. Join us at Great Western NHS Foundation Trust – where you matter.
For further information about this position, please contact the CMO office via [email protected], who will be happy to provide additional details and arrange any informal discussions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Transformation, Digital Innovation & Culture (Portfolio Lead) 1. Provide senior clinical leadership for digital transformation, ensuring that digital programmes support improved patient outcomes, safety, reliability, and patient and staff experience. 2. Be a key member of the Clinical Digital Transformation team, providing senior clinical oversight and challenge to digital strategy, prioritisation, and delivery. 3. Provide clinical leadership in preparation for and implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR), ensuring workflow redesign supports clinicians, streamlines processes, reduces administrative burden, and enhances patient safety and care quality, in conjunction with CMO team. 4. Work closely with the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), digital programme teams, and operational leaders to ensure clinical alignment in all digital initiatives, with awareness of digital inclusion. 5. Oversee the safe clinical adoption of new technologies (working with CMO, CNO and Digital teams), such as Electronic Patient Record optimisation, Digital documentation, AI-supported tools where appropriate, Remote monitoring and virtual care models 6. Leadership into clinical teams to ensure digital systems support clinical quality, patient safety, NICE guidance compliance, and effective multidisciplinary communication. 7. Champion a culture of digital inclusion and readiness, supporting clinical staff to adopt new digital practices confidently and safely.
Please refer to the attached detailed job description & person specification for further information.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience at consultant level
- Strong reputation as a clinician and clinical leader, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of clinical services
- Experience of job planning, medical appraisal, and the management of performance concerns
- Experience of developing leadership knowledge and skills in others
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cultural change in clinical environments with empathy, credibility, and emotional intelligence
- Proven ability to build trust and influence across diverse clinical groups, particularly during periods of organisational change.
Desirable
- Active as a medical appraiser
- Experience as Case Investigator or Case Manager
- Experience as an enhanced appraiser
- Experience of MHPS
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with unblemished record
- Post graduate medical qualifications
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Qualification or equivalent experience in management, leadership or quality improvement
Desirable
- Trained appraiser
- Evidence of continuing leadership or managerial development
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This advert is for Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Clinical Transformation & Strategy with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, South West, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 3 years (.). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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