Medical Director

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. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Medical Director The closing date is 29 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary As Divisional Medical Director, you will share accountability for all aspects of the Diggory Division alongside the Managing Director and Director of Nursing. You will provide strong, compassionate clinical leadership, helping to shape the strategy, culture, and future direction ofmental health services within the Directorate. You will be central to our transformation journey, ensuring clinical quality, developing the next generation of clinical leaders, and embedding research and innovation across services. You will represent CNWL in key system forums, influence regional strategy, and champion the delivery of high-quality, inclusive care. Interviews will be held mid-January 2027 Main duties of the job The postholder will be based in London but will be expected to maintain a regular and visible presence across the full geographical footprint of Diggory Division, including services in Milton Keynes and Surrey. This is a fundamental requirement of the role, ensuring accessible clinical leadership, effective engagement with staff and service users, and strong relationships with local partners. The postholder must therefore be willing and able to travel regularly between sites as required. About us CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) is one of the largest and most diverse community and mental health Trusts in the country. We have received a rating of "good" from the CQC; we care for people across the life course, from preconception through to the end of life. We have a wide range of outstanding partners and work across vibrant and expansive geography. Our Trust is structured into three Operational Divisions, working alongside centralised corporate support services. Each Division is made up of borough teams and cross-boundary specialised Directorates. Each Division is managed by a team of three - a Managing Director, Director of Nursing and a Medical Director. These three report, respectively, to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Nurse and the Chief Medical Officer. The Divisional teams work closely, along with their Borough and Service line leaders, with the local authority, public health, PCNs and other statutory and non-statutory partners. We operate across two Integrated Care Systems (ICSs): West North London (WNL) and Central East. Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year 20% management allowance plus London Weighting Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-HQ-MD-0001 Job locations Trust HQ 350 Euston Road London NW1 3AX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The Diggory Medical Director will be jointly responsible and accountable for all aspects of the Diggory Division alongside the Diggory Managing Director and Director of Nursing. The Diggory Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Division and will ensure, alongside the Diggory Managing Director and Director of Nursing, that services are delivered with high quality, financial and operational sustainability and consistent with the Trust values. The Diggory Medical Director has a key role in providing a clinical vision to inform serv