Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Consultant Psychiatrist to join North London NHS Foundation Trust as Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO). This is a senior leadership role within the Medical Directorate, supporting the Chief Medical Officer in shaping clinical strategy, driving quality improvement, and leading the professional management of doctors across the Trust. The DCMO will play a pivotal role in developing a sustainable medical workforce, promoting innovation, and ensuring high standards of care. The DCMO will also represent the Trust at key internal and external forums, contributing to strategic decision-making and policy development.Interview Date: week commencing 6 OctoberJob details

Job Title: Deputy Chief Medical OfficerEmployer: North London NHS Foundation TrustGrade: Consultant PsychiatristSalary: As per national terms and conditions, including 6 PAs (+20% supplement) and up to 4 clinical PAsLocation: St Pancras Hospital and other NLFT sitesContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job ShareMain duties

Strategic oversight of professional matters relating to doctors, including job planning, appraisals, recruitment, retention, and educationImplementation of clinical strategies and support for service transformationPromotion of quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practiceLeadership in mortality surveillance and learning from deathsRepresentation of the Medical Directorate at senior meetings and external eventsLine management of six Medical Directors and collaboration across clinical and corporate servicesWhy Join NLFT?

A forward-thinking Trust committed to high-quality care closer to homeSupportive environment with flexible working and wellbeing initiativesOpportunities for leadership development and career progressionStrong internal networks and a culture of collaborationNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Five-Year Strategy

We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.About NLFT and Culture

We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme. Excellent internal staff network.Values

We Are KindWe Are RespectfulWe Work TogetherWe Keep Things SimpleWe EmpowerWe Are Proudly DiverseLocation and travel

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.About You

Essential Criteria

Professional qualification as a Consultant PsychiatristFull GMC registration and inclusion on the specialist registerManagement qualification or equivalent experienceProven NHS management experience across specialtiesStrong leadership, communication, and quality improvement skillsCommitment to equity, diversity, and inclusionDesirable Criteria

Formal training in leadership and quality improvement methodologiesApply and deadline

If you are passionate about shaping the future of mental health care and supporting clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you.This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025

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