Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professional Practice

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professional Practice The closing date is 13 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Job Title: Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) - Professional Practice and Support Accountable to: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Contracted Time 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for Responsible Officer (RO) and Medical Professional Standards duties, including senior leadership meetings Clinical activity in any speciality (up to 4 PAs) to be maintained in agreement with the CMO under a standard Consultant or SAS contract. 20% responsibility allowance Base NELFT headquarters with options for working from home and cross-site working across the Trust footprint. Travel will be required. Support Deputy Responsible Officer (4 PAs/week to be recruited to) Band 6 Support Officer as part of Medical Staffing Team This is a very senior and influential medical leadership role in the Trust, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, and one of four deputies. The post holder will be part of the wider executive management team. Main duties of the job The postholder will: Lead the development and delivery of systems that promote professional support, development and governance for medical staff across the Trust. This will include designing, implementing and evaluating mentoring and buddying arrangements for doctors requiring additional support and newly appointed consultants; supporting the induction and integration of doctors joining the organisation; overseeing the quality assurance of medical appraisal processes; developing and delivering training for appraisers and appraisees; developing and deliver About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 15 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number NDD-002059 Job locations Goodmayes Hospital Ilford Essex IG3 8XJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1. Responsible Officer Duties • Fulfil all statutory RO duties under the 2010 Regulations • Oversee medical revalidation with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and reducing unnecessary burden (current number of doctors c.300) • Make recommendations to the GMC and support decision-making in cases of concern • Ensure robust governance systems are in place to support medical performance and fitness to practise Medical Professional Standards Leadership • Appraisal Ensure a flexible, high-quality appraisal process with sufficient trained appraisers Lead on training of appraisers Lead on quality assurance of appraisers Develop community of practice for appraisers Embed kindness, learning and quality assurance in appraisal delivery Behavioural and Performance Concerns Act as a point of early support for doct