41 Medical Directors jobs in the United Kingdom
Medical Director - Ophthalmology
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About The Role
Are you an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist ready to take the next step in your career? This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise in ophthalmology with a strategic leadership role as our Medical Director at Practice Plus Group.
You’ll join a respected, innovative organisation delivering high-quality care to NHS and private patients. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape ophthalmology services, drive continuous improvement, and lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact in our friendly resourcing team, or call .
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
What you'll be doing
As our Medical Director with an Ophthalmology background, you will:
· Provide visible, inspirational clinical leadership for our ophthalmology service and wider hospital team
· Oversee governance, compliance, and patient safety, ensuring care meets and exceeds CQC and national standards
· Maintain a regular clinical commitment in ophthalmology (sessions to be agreed), ensuring you remain close to patient care
· Lead service development and transformation projects, including expanding pathways and improving access to high-quality eye care
· Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and Head of Nursing to deliver operational and strategic objectives
· Contribute to national reporting and best practice initiatives (e.g., GIRFT, NOD)
· Support the recruitment, training, appraisal, and development of medical staff
· Act as the primary clinical representative with external stakeholders, commissioners, and professional bodies
· Drive innovation
As a GMC-registered Consultant Ophthalmologist on the Specialist Register, you will also have:
- Significant post-registration experience with a track record of excellence in cataract and general ophthalmology surgery
- Experience in clinical leadership or an interest in moving into a formal leadership role
- Passion for delivering patient-focused care and continuous service improvement
- Knowledge of national ophthalmology pathways and performance frameworks
- Excellent communication, influencing, and teamworking skills
- Ability to balance clinical, operational, and strategic priorities
- Commitment to maintaining and developing your own clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilities
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, or healthcare quality – desirable
- Experience in service transformation, pathway redesign, or private ophthalmology provision – desirable
- Familiarity with GIRFT, NOD, and NHS national reporting programmes – desirable
What you can expect in return;
- Competitive rate of pay
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
- Private Pension with employer and employee contributions
- 10 CPD days per year
- Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
- The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
Deputy Medical Director
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Deputy Medical Director – South Coast Hospitals
Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia – Surgical Centre, Portsmouth
Join Our Leadership Team and Shape the Future of Surgical Care
Are you an experienced senior clinician with a passion for leadership and service transformation? Do you have the vision and drive to influence healthcare delivery across multiple sites? If so, Practice Plus Group invites you to apply for the pivotal role of Deputy Medical Director at the Surgical Centre, Portsmouth, with responsibilities spanning across our South Coast Hospitals, including PPG Southampton.
About the Role
As Deputy Medical Director, you will join the Senior Management Team (SMT), working closely with the Medical Director and Hospital Director to lead clinical strategy, governance, and service excellence. You’ll provide strong medical leadership to the Surgical Centre workforce, ensuring the highest standards of patient-centred care, while driving collaboration and innovation between Portsmouth and Southampton sites.
This part-time role (2 days per week) includes additional clinical responsibilities (up to 4–5 days total commitment), offering a perfect balance of leadership and practice.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the clinical strategy and vision in partnership with the Medical Director
- Chair quality and governance meetings, championing clinical safety and continuous improvement
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in service transformation and quality initiatives
- Oversee medical workforce planning, job planning, and professional development
- Ensure compliance with national standards including GIRFT, JAG, and PROMS
- Shape culture and strategic vision across the Surgical Centre and wider PPG network
- Support operational and financial performance to strengthen commercial success
- Drive innovation and collaborative clinical networks across sites
What We’re Looking For
- GMC- specialist registered consultant with at least 5 years’ experience and leadership expertise
- Proven ability to inspire and command respect among clinical teams
- Strong track record in quality improvement and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in governance, risk management, and delivering clinical excellence
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative management style
- Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, balancing clinical and managerial duties
Desirable
- Management qualification (MBA or equivalent)
- Previous clinical director or medical lead experience
- Experience managing budgets and business planning
Why Join Us?
At Practice Plus Group, you’ll be part of an ambitious organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding healthcare with innovation and integrity. You’ll play a vital role shaping the future of surgical services on the South Coast, working with a dynamic team committed to excellence and patient care.
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Take the next step in your career and become a driving force in clinical leadership. To explore this exciting opportunity and make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery, apply now.
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Ophthalmology Medical Director
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Ophthalmology Medical Director Northwest Region
Full Time Permanent Position
Our client is one of the UK’s largest independent sector healthcare providers and they provide a range of innovative and expert healthcare services to a great blend of NHS, private and insurance patients. With their own network of private hospitals nationwide and expert clinicians and surgeons within, they deliver more than 50 services from orthopaedics through ophthalmology, gynaecology, oral, spinal to weight loss.
They are award winning and recognised for providing the highest level of quality, specialist secondary healthcare and excellent patient outcomes for over 50,000 patients each year.
They have an opening for a Northwest Medical Director to undertake a 50/50 clinical ophthalmology/leadership role to be based out of their Manchester facility. The site has been ranked outstanding by the CQC and is all set to be a Centre of Excellence with KOL’s in Ophthalmology and world-renowned professors practicing out of the Manchester facility. This facility is bright, modern and clean with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide world class eye care. The Ophthalmology centre is able to undertake diagnosis and treatment in a single visit and undertakes a wide range and breadth of ophthalmological treatments to include cataracts and glaucoma treatment, oculoplastics, ptosis, blepharoplasties and together with the mobile ophthalmology units can provide virtual and physical retina services to ensure patients have great eye care. There are 5 mobile ophthalmology units that would also fall under the Northwest Clinical Director’s remit too.
The role of Northwest Medical Director – Ophthalmology
Reporting into the National Medical Director Secondary Care you will: -
- Work collaboratively to strengthen and further develop the medical workforce across the Northwest sites under your remit.
- Guide the organisation in ensuring the delivery of its clinical strategy and vision for leading service transformation.
- Provide medical leadership to ensure that the Company consistently delivers the highest standards of clinical and professional healthcare practice in ophthalmology in the Northwest.
- To work collaboratively to further develop the reputation of the Ophthalmology service, nationally and internationally as well as contributing positively to the commercial performance of all sites.
- To play a vital role in shaping the organisation’s culture and strategic vision and communicating this to staff on the front line.
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, share responsibility with the Service Directors and the Head of Nursing for decisions about the management of the site and its’ services
- Undertake a 50% clinical role practicing Ophthalmology and delivering great patient care and outcomes in the Northwest.
- 50% Medical Director/people leadership responsibility for all staff in the Manchester area and across the 5 mobile units
- Will look at staff engagement, staff retention methods to maintain excellent staffing levels and patient care
The person we are looking for will be: -
- An expert Consultant Ophthalmologist with managerial experience, excellent leadership skills and the ability to command respect from clinicians.
- The post holder must have the ability to be a positive force in clinical quality, operational and financial performance.
- An expert change manager in secondary care and able to influence stakeholders at all levels in a clinical setting to achieve, willing to challenge the status quo to become and maintain the Rochdale centre as a world class centre of excellence for Ophthalmology.
- Must have held a Clinical Director or Medical Director, Deputy Clinical Director or equivalent position for 5 years as a minimum.
- Must be a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid Medical Licence to practice in the UK.
The benefits
- Our client will pay for your medical indemnity/insurance in FULL.
- Flexible working patterns available to ensure you have a great work life balance.
- All Doctors/Medical Directors are recruited on an employed contract/ salaried basis – a lot less hassle as you are not having to invoice patients or insure yourself.
- You can also undertake 5th and 6th days in addition to core hours if you wish – or not!
- Paid study leave
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Home working days available
- 5% matched pension contribution
- Relocation package of up to £8,000 available
- Signing on bonus/golden handshake
Medical Director - Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology Medical Director
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Deputy Medical Director
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Aesthetic Medical Director
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The core duties include leading and mentoring the clinical team of doctors, nurses, and aesthetic practitioners, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols. You will be involved in developing and refining treatment offerings, staying at the forefront of advancements in aesthetic technologies and procedures. This role demands strong diagnostic and procedural skills in a range of aesthetic treatments. Responsibilities also extend to managing medical supplies, overseeing waste disposal and infection control, and ensuring all clinical activities comply with relevant medical regulations and guidelines. The Medical Director will also play a key role in patient consultations, particularly for complex cases, and provide clinical oversight for all treatments performed within the clinic. A commitment to continuous professional development and a patient-centric approach are paramount. The ideal candidate will hold appropriate medical qualifications (e.g., GMC registration with a relevant specialty) and possess a demonstrable background in aesthetic medicine, leadership, and practice management. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the direction of a leading aesthetic clinic and shape the patient experience in **Cardiff, Wales, UK**.
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Medical Director – Medical Services & Delivery
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Medical Director – Medical Services & Delivery
Location: Hybrid (Tunbridge Wells office 2–3 days/week)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Partnered with AXA Health | Exclusively managed by Opus People Solutions
Opus People Solutions is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for AXA Health in the search for a visionary Medical Director – Medical Services & Delivery . This is a high-impact, senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clinician with a strong background in healthcare insurance operations.
About the Role
This newly created position sits within AXA Health’s Commercial team and is responsible for leading internal medical operations. You’ll oversee the Medical Policy and Medical Underwriting teams, driving performance across medical, healthcare, and operational domains.
You’ll be instrumental in shaping AXA Health’s strategic direction, building a team that sets the benchmark for excellence in the UK. This hybrid role requires attendance at AXA’s Tunbridge Wells office, client sites, or industry events at least two days per week (moving to three days/week by late 2025).
Key Responsibilities
- Medical Policy Development: Design and optimise policies for healthcare funding, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Operational Efficiency: Monitor and improve policy effectiveness and customer experience.
- Claims Support: Provide expert guidance to claims teams across modalities and technologies.
- Annual & Bi-Annual Reviews: Lead reviews of policy terms and guidance to manage indemnity risk and ensure clarity.
- Clinical Risk Management: Chair the Clinical Risk Committee and oversee AXA Health’s Clinical Risk Register.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for healthcare providers regarding treatment eligibility.
- Medical Underwriting Leadership: Ensure underwriting practices are efficient, compliant, and risk-aligned.
- Training & Development: Promote continuous improvement through staff training and workshops.
Candidate Profile
- Medical qualification with substantial clinical experience.
- Postgraduate qualification or 3+ years in a similar leadership role.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including clinical governance and risk management.
- Proven success in leading strategic initiatives in complex environments.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in healthcare data tools.
- Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks.
- People and resource management expertise.
Eligibility: Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. This role is classified under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and subject to periodic background screening.
What AXA Offers
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Annual company & performance-based bonus
- £6,700 cash car allowance
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Life Assurance (up to 10x salary)
- Private health cover
- 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave
- Wellbeing services & AXA employee discounts
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the Opus People Solutions website. For accessibility support, or a confidential chat contact
Medical Director – Medical Services & Delivery
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Medical Director - Palliative Care
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Medical Director, Palliative Care
Location: Cumbria
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or part-time sessions + on call commitment
Salary: £84,121 - £95,400 FTE depending on qualifications and experience
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District, in a vibrant market town renowned for its festivals and culture, this exciting role offers more than just a career move. It’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in one of the UK’s most breathtaking regions.
About the client
A leading Hospice service dedicated to providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care, their commitment spans across inpatient care, home-based support, family and bereavement services, and wellbeing programmes. At the heart of everything is the patients, their families, and the dedicated professionals who care for them.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to guide the clinical team and shape the future of care. This senior leadership role combines hands-on expertise with strategic vision, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of support while contributing to the continued development of their award-winning services.
What We’re Looking For
- Full GMC registration on Specialist or GP register and current licence to practise
- At least five years’ experience in palliative care
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
What’s on Offer
- A warm, supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration
- Flexible working options, including part-time and job-share
- Competitive salary with access to NHS pension transfer
- A genuine work–life balance in a spectacular setting
- The time, resources, and support to deliver care to the standard you’ve always aspired to
Why Here?
This is a place where professional fulfilment meets personal enrichment. From thriving arts and food scenes to excellent schools, easy transport links, and the great outdoors of the Lake District on your doorstep, life can be as rewarding as the role itself.
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For a confidential conversation, please contact Helen Walsh on (phone number removed) or reply to this email.