Job overview
We are looking for a passionate, engaging and visionary senior medical leader to join the Trust's Senior Leadership Team. You will be jointly responsible for all aspects of the Trust’s responsibilities and performance, reporting to the Executive Managing Director and with a professional reporting line to the Group Chief Medical Officer.
You will provide inspiring professional leadership to our medical and dental workforce and clear strategic direction in the delivery of the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospitals Group’s ambitions and the Trust’s objectives, driving innovation and quality improvement in the provision of great care, education and research.
Main duties of the job
Operating as part of a Hospitals Group, the role may include cross-Trust responsibilities.
You will not only be a credible and compassionate senior leader but a respected clinician with experience working in an acute environment and will undertake four Programmed Activities of clinical practice within your specialty per week to maintain your skills.
The role is a permanent position
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which provide more detailed information on requirements.
Person specification
Skills / Other
Essential
- Compassionate, inclusive leader
- Vision and strategic thinking
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Consultant in acute setting
- Senior medical leadership in acute setting
- Innovation / quality improvement
- Inspiring and engaging medical /dental workforce
Education/Qualification/Professional Membership
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent plus full GMC Registration
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This advert is for Site Chief Medical Officer with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Yarmouth, East of England, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Plus Management Allowance of £58,778. The contract type is Permanent: N/A. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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