Chief Scientific and Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Our client has exclusively engaged us to source a Chief Medical Officer to head up medical functions on a country level. With a focus on innovation, patient care, and public health, the successful candidate will help deliver cutting-edge solutions across Wales to meet the healthcare needs of a diverse population. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement national clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery across Wales. Oversee clinical governance, ensuring compliance with national health policies, regulations, and standards. Collaborate with government health departments, public health bodies, and key stakeholders to align organisational goals with national health priorities. Lead efforts to address public health challenges, innovate care models, and respond to evolving healthcare needs. Drive national research, development, and medical innovation initiatives to ensure best practices are implemented across all regions. Serve as the lead medical advisor to the executive team, providing expert guidance on public health, clinical operations, and healthcare policy. Qualifications: Medical degree (MD/DO) with full registration and the ability to practice within Wales. Extensive experience in senior clinical leadership roles, ideally within a national or large-scale healthcare system. Deep knowledge of public health, healthcare policy, and clinical governance at the national level. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead large teams and influence national healthcare decisions. A passion for improving population health and advancing healthcare equity across regions. If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity please reach out to @finlay.keyworth or @justin.madgwick and we’ll be happy to have a confidential discussion in more detail over a call.