Deputy Medical Director

Job overview

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking an exceptional senior clinical leader to join our Medical Directorate team as Deputy Medical Director. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Consultant, SAS doctor or salaried GP to influence strategy, quality and culture at scale.  In NHS England this position may be advertised as a Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

We are looking for a values-led, collaborative and credible medical leader who can operate confidently at Executive level, thrive in complex environments and inspire clinical engagement. You will deputise for the Executive Medical Director, lead key medical portfolios, support Care Group Medical Directors and champion quality, patient safety, workforce wellbeing and professional standards.

What sets this role apart is its breadth, influence and support. You will work within a strong, inclusive Medical Directorate providing support and guidance to Assistant Medical Directors and future clinical leader.  You will collaborate with executive colleagues and senior clinicians, within a culture that promotes learning, openness and collective leadership.

CTMUHB provides services to a diverse population and has clear strategic ambitions to improve population health, tackle inequalities and deliver high-quality, compassionate care. The role offers strong links to research, innovation and regional and national work, alongside excellent opportunities for executive development, mentoring and leadership growth.

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Medical Director, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Medical Director and executive colleagues to provide senior medical leadership across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. You will deputise for the Executive Medical Director at Board, executive and governance meetings and lead agreed medical portfolios, including Deputy Responsible Officer responsibilities.

The role involves providing professional leadership and support to Care Group Medical Directors and Assistant Medical Directors, including oversight of job planning, development and performance, and strengthening medical engagement across acute and community services. You will play a central role in quality, safety and governance, contributing to the management of complaints, serious incidents, coronial and Ombudsman matters, and ensuring learning, assurance and continuous improvement are embedded across the organisation.

You will act as a visible leader for the medical workforce, championing wellbeing, professional standards and inclusive leadership, and supporting culture change across services. Working closely with nursing, AHP, public health and operational colleagues, you will help drive service improvement, support strategic priorities and ensure delivery of high-quality care within financial and operational frameworks.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is suited to an experienced senior clinical leader with strong governance, workforce and change leadership expertise, excellent communication skills and the credibility to influence at Board level in a complex NHS environment.

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