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Medical Director – Mental Health ServicesCpl UK - Healthcare • County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Medical Director – Mental Health Services

Medical Director – Mental Health Services

Cpl UK - Healthcare • County Durham, England, United Kingdom
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

📍 North of England | 💼 Substantive | 💰 Highly Competitive Package


We’re supporting a well-established independent healthcare provider in the appointment of a Medical Director to lead their clinical strategy and governance across a specialist mental health service.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to step into, or further develop within, a Medical Director / Responsible Officer-level role.


🔹 The Opportunity

  • Board-level leadership role with influence across clinical quality and strategy
  • Oversight of clinical governance, risk, and patient safety frameworks
  • Work closely with operational leadership to drive service development and performance
  • Lead and support multidisciplinary teams across inpatient / specialist services
  • Opportunity to shape culture, standards, and long-term clinical direction


🔹 The Candidate

  • GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist (on Specialist Register)
  • Experience in clinical leadership / governance / service development
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (CQC / Mental Health Act)
  • Previous experience as Clinical Director, Deputy MD, or similar highly desirable
  • Responsible Officer experience advantageous (or willingness to undertake)


🔹 What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive salary package + executive benefits
  • Flexible working options available
  • Significant autonomy and influence at senior level
  • Opportunity to lead within a progressive, growing organisation


🔹 Why Consider This Role?

  • True strategic influence — not just operational oversight
  • Stable, well-invested service with strong leadership backing
  • Clear opportunity to shape and improve patient outcomes at scale


📩 If you’d like a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn. deborah.hunter@cpl.com

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