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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Medical Director
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Lead Operational Excellence. Drive Transformation. Improve Lives.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Leadership Team as Medical Director.
This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference for the people of Sandwell and West Birmingham, leading a large and diverse portfolio of acute, community and specialist services.
Working closely with the Director of Nursing, executive colleagues, clinical leaders and system partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of services for our population whilst contributing to the development of our wider NHS Group model.
Why join us?
At Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, our values ofAmbition, Respect and Compassionunderpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, contribute and succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Join an ambitious and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Help shape the future of healthcare delivery across Sandwell and West Birmingham.
- Lead significant improvement and transformational programmes.
- Influence system-wide service development and integrated care.
- Work as part of a growing NHS Group and Provider Collaborative.
- Make a meaningful difference to patients, staff and local communities.
If you are an inspirational leader with the vision, resilience and determination to help shape the future of healthcare delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will provide visible leadership across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, responsive and financially sustainable services. You will be responsible for the professional leadership of the medical and dental workforce and ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and innovative care to patients is at the heart of Trust services.
You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of delivering excellence within a large and complex healthcare organisation. You will have successfully led transformational change, delivered quality and safety improvements, developed high-performing teams and built strong relationships with clinicians, staff and external partners.
You will bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS.
- A proven track record of delivering sustainable quality and safety improvements.
- Experience of leading large-scale transformation and service redesign.
- Strong medical leadership credentials.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- A commitment to compassionate, inclusive and visible leadership.
- Most importantly, you will be a leader who inspires confidence, builds trust and creates an environment where people can thrive and deliver their very best for patients.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience Salary will be on VSM and include consultant salary component
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-CO-8224412
Job locations
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
****Please see the attached Job Descrition for full details of the roles and responsibilities attached to the Medical Director role *****
Job description
Job responsibilities
****Please see the attached Job Descrition for full details of the roles and responsibilities attached to the Medical Director role *****
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has GMC registration with specialist registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Management qualification, MBA or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the regulatory requirements of the NHS England Operating and Oversight Frameworks
- Strong understanding of Information Governance and regulatory frameworks
- Sound knowledge of Equality and Diversity and the impact on patient, visitors and staff
- Knowledge of the role and statutory requirements of the Responsible Officer
- Good understanding of research and medical education agendas
Experience
Essential
- Significant medical senior leadership experience within the NHS with responsibility for clinical quality and safety agendas
- Demonstrable experience in leading on delivery of large-scale strategic objectives through transformation and redesign with measurable outcomes
- Demonstrable experience of leading improvements in quality, safety, performance and patient outcomes
- Experience in the management of people-related issues affecting medical and dental staff, including performance management, professional conduct, capability and employee relations processes
Desirable
- Evidence of collaborative partner working at a senior level across the wider healthcare system
- Experience of budget management and delivery of performance targets within financial controls
- Experience in management of revalidation, medical appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
- Highly developed communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training, and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences, and resolve conflicts
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and with stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations daily
- Ability to analyse complex data and information, including preparing responses to complex reports and policies, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales
- Ability to resolve complex problems, be solution focused and demonstrate a high level of persuasive and influencing skills in a fast-moving environment
Desirable
- Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working to meeting patient care and service needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Has GMC registration with specialist registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Management qualification, MBA or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the regulatory requirements of the NHS England Operating and Oversight Frameworks
- Strong understanding of Information Governance and regulatory frameworks
- Sound knowledge of Equality and Diversity and the impact on patient, visitors and staff
- Knowledge of the role and statutory requirements of the Responsible Officer
- Good understanding of research and medical education agendas
Experience
Essential
- Significant medical senior leadership experience within the NHS with responsibility for clinical quality and safety agendas
- Demonstrable experience in leading on delivery of large-scale strategic objectives through transformation and redesign with measurable outcomes
- Demonstrable experience of leading improvements in quality, safety, performance and patient outcomes
- Experience in the management of people-related issues affecting medical and dental staff, including performance management, professional conduct, capability and employee relations processes
Desirable
- Evidence of collaborative partner working at a senior level across the wider healthcare system
- Experience of budget management and delivery of performance targets within financial controls
- Experience in management of revalidation, medical appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
- Highly developed communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training, and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences, and resolve conflicts
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and with stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations daily
- Ability to analyse complex data and information, including preparing responses to complex reports and policies, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales
- Ability to resolve complex problems, be solution focused and demonstrate a high level of persuasive and influencing skills in a fast-moving environment
Desirable
- Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working to meeting patient care and service needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Group Chief Medical Officer
Mark Anderson
01384244102
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience Salary will be on VSM and include consultant salary component
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-CO-8224412
Job locations
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
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