Associate Chief Medical Officer Mental Health Network

Transformationunitgm; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 90,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Rochdale is seeking an Associate Chief Medical Officer to lead service strategies and governance. The role requires strong leadership and clinical governance skills, along with significant experience in mental health. The successful candidate will join a senior leadership team to drive transformative initiatives and ensure high-quality patient care across the region. A competitive compensation package is offered, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Significant track record of employment at substantive consultant level in mental health.
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience.
• Evidence of leading service change with Consultant colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive vision for outstanding mental health services.
• Lead specific service transformations.
• Ensure delivery of performance and governance requirements.

Skills

Clinical governance

Leadership

Communication

Patient safety

Education

Registered with GMC and on the Specialist Register

Recognised management qualification

Job description

Associate Chief Medical Officer - Mental Health Network

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

Pennine Care NHS FT has redesigned its senior leadership structure to strengthen collective leadership. The collective model of leadership is now embedded throughout the Executive Team, the Networks and the Care Hubs. At a Network level, the leadership team comprises a Network Director of Transformation and Delivery, a Director of Quality, a Psychological Professionals director and the Network Associate Medical Director/Associate Chief Medical Officer (NAMD/ACMO). The NAMD/ACMO is a senior role reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and plays a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values.

Main duties of the job

The NAMD/ACMO will be an integral part of the Trust’s Medical Senior Leadership Team (SLT) team and support Clinical Directors (direct reports), engaging in key regional and local forums supporting other members of the triumvirate. The NAMD/ACMO will be accountable for the development of service strategies, consistency in standards across the trust, lead specific service transformations, promote clinical leadership, work with members of the SLT to implement the Medical Workforce Strategy, educational objectives, as well as embed principles of QI and EDI thorough all work within the trust.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Pennine Care NHS FT has redesigned its senior leadership structure to strengthen collective leadership. The collective model of leadership is now embedded throughout the Executive Team, the Networks and the Care Hubs. At a Network level, the leadership team comprises a Network Director of Transformation and Delivery, a Director of Quality, a Psychological Professionals director and the Network Associate Medical Director/Associate Chief Medical Officer (NAMD/ACMO). The NAMD/ACMO is a senior role reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (EMD/CMO) and plays a key role in driving forward our vision to deliver outstanding Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services and shaping our inclusive culture in line with our Trust values.
The role of NAMD/ACMO for the Mental Health Network has recently become vacant.
The NAMD/ACMO will work in partnership in the Network Leadership team to lead the Network and ensure delivery of its performance, financial, quality and governance requirements. The Network leadership team will also be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous learning and improvement to deliver high quality patient care and ensure effective use of resources.
The NAMD/ACMO will be an integral part of the Trust’s Medical Senior Leadership Team (SLT) team and support Clinical Directors (direct reports), engaging in key regional and local forums supporting other members of the triumvirate. The NAMD/ACMO will be accountable for the development of service strategies, consistency in standards across the trust, lead specific service transformations, promote clinical leadership, work with members of the SLT to implement the Medical Workforce Strategy, educational objectives, as well as embed principles of QI and EDI thorough all work within the trust.
You will be a highly visible, proactive and compassionate clinical leader with senior management/professional leadership experience. Acting as a role model and clinical resource, you will ensure the sustained delivery of high standards of medical care and service delivery and have service user and carer Involvement at the heart of everything you do.
You will have an expert knowledge of clinical governance and risk management and a proven record in improving patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring your leadership experience to a value-based organisation with big ambitions for those we serve.
The post holder will also hold a clinical post within the organisation (or be applying for one), which will be agreed depending on service needs and the postholder’s clinical field. As an example, for a full-time candidate it would be envisaged that the role would comprise a 7PA clinical job with 3 dedicated PAs for leadership work plus a responsibility payment of £22,500. For less than full time applicants specifics would be negotiated with the EMD/CMO. The job plan for the role will be discussed directly with those interested but for discussion about how this can be worked, please contact Simon Sandhu as below.
The role will be based in one of our existing Trust locations within the existing Trust footprint. Applications are welcome from both external medical staff and those across the whole Trust footprint.
If this role sounds exciting to you and you have the skills and experience described as well as sharing our values then we would welcome your application.
If you wish to discuss this further, please contact Simon Sandhu on [emailprotected] or 0161 716 3025 (PA, Somia Hussain) to book a mutually convenient time.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and on the Specialist Register
• Satisfactory record of continuous professional development
• Complete record of continuous professional development
• Recognised management qualification or leadership qualification

Experience

• Significant track record of employment at substantive consultant level, working in a mental health provider
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles
• Evidence of leading service change with Consultant colleagues
• Track record of working within GM ICB or involvement in commissioning discussions etc.

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of current health agenda
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems of medical management such as job planning, appraisal and clinical assessment
• Sound knowledge of QI, EDI, Patient Safety and educational landscape
• Understanding of medical recruitment and training matters
• An understanding of the role of management and clinical contribution to the overall Trust agenda
• Knowledge and/or experience of policy development at national level

🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.