We’re not just looking to fill a vacancy—we’re looking for someone who sees the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in a Trust that’s ambitious, collaborative, and ready for its next chapter. With the retirement of our current Chief Medical Officer, we’re entering a new phase—one that calls for bold leadership, fresh thinking, and a deep commitment to clinical excellence. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on challenge and change. You’ll bring your experience, insight, and courage to help us build on what’s working and improve what isn’t. You’ll be a key driver of our transformation journey—ensuring that our ambition to deliver excellent care with compassion is not just sustained but accelerated. You’ll join a high-performing, values-driven Executive Team where your strategic and operational expertise will be both respected and relied upon. As a full member of the Trust Board, you’ll share collective responsibility for our decisions and be the principal source of professional medical advice—across medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry. Your leadership will help shape a culture where clinical voices are central to strategy, innovation, and delivery. You can find out all you need to know at our dedicated microsite and hear from our Chief Executive: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/chief-medical-officer The interviews will take place mid-June 2025 You’ll lead the medical workforce with clarity and compassion, ensuring we continue to attract, support, and retain outstanding clinicians. You’ll champion modern medical management practices—like e-job planning, digital rostering, and meaningful appraisal—and ensure our systems and culture support high-quality, safe, and inclusive care. You will also play a key role in system leadership across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), working collaboratively with partners to redesign clinical models of care, improve population health outcomes, and support the shift from treatment to prevention and from acute to community-based care. As a full voting member of the Board, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s strategic vision, driving transformation, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, learning, and excellence. This is a rare opportunity to leave a legacy—not just in the organisation, but in the wider system. You’ll play a leading role in shaping integrated care across Lancashire and South Cumbria, working with partners to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. We’re a Trust that values curiosity, challenge, and difference. We don’t expect everyone to agree all the time—but we do expect respectful debate, shared purpose, and a relentless focus on what’s best for our patients and staff. Your ability to build trust, navigate complexity, and lead with authenticity will be key. We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever roles our colleagues undertake, we all look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Our world-class teaching facilities and award-winning education teams are growing the healthcare workforce of the future, supporting every member of our teams to develop and flourish. We are proud to be in inclusive organisation, that values diversity and promotes equity. We genuinely welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting flexible working and professional development. We are passionate about creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We Know This Advert Can Only Say So Much. If You’re Curious, Ambitious, And Ready To Make a Difference, We’d Love To Talk. For An Informal Conversation Please Contact One Of The Following Sarah Morrison our Chief Nursing Officer/Deputy Chief Executive, at sarah.morrison@lthtr.nhs.uk Gerry Skailes our current Chief Medical Officer at DrGeraldine.Skailes@lthtr.nhs.uk Neil Pease our Chief People Officer at neil.pease@lthtr.nhs.uk Applications for this role will be through our dedicated TRAC recruitment system where you will complete some key information, using the Supporting Information section to write a personal statement to support your application and also attach your CV. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Morrison Job title: Chief Nursing Officer/Deputy Chief Executive Email address: sarah.morrison@lthtr.nhs.uk For An Informal Chat, You Can Also Contact Gerry Skailes our current Chief Medical Officer at DrGeraldine.Skailes@lthtr.nhs.uk Neil Pease our Chief People Officer at neil.pease@lthtr.nhs.uk. Location : Fulwood, England, United Kingdom