Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) is seeking a Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) to support the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) within its extensive executive portfolio. The DCMO will focus on patient safety and clinical governance, deputise for the CMO as required, and provide strategic leadership across the Trust.

• Work closely with the CMO and Executive Team to ensure the delivery of safe, clinically effective, and high‑quality clinical services.
• Support the CMO in quality and safety, clinical governance, and professional standards.
• Manage staff relevant to the DCMO function and provide leadership to Clinical Groups.
• Advises the Executive Team and Trust Board on clinical, patient safety, and governance matters.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external partners such as general practitioners, commissioners, and academic institutions.
• Advance clinical leadership roles within the Trust.

• Essential: Meets essential criteria (consultant grade, relevant clinical experience, current UK registration).
• Desirable: Meets desirable criteria (additional leadership credentials, experience in crisis management or patient safety initiatives).

• Essential: Knowledge of NHS clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety frameworks.
• Desirable: Advanced skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

• Date posted: 08 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 218‑T1‑MED‑7598979‑A
• Job location:
  
  University Hospitals Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2DX

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust – one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission. The Trust is committed to building an inclusive, talent‑driven organization that values equality, dignity and autonomy.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Skilled‑worker visa sponsorship is available upon request. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all sectors of society and are a designated Pathway to Excellence organisation.