Chief Medical Officer
Royal Papworth Hospital is the UK's leading specialist heart and lung hospital, with an international reputation for clinical excellence, research and innovation. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and are in Segment 1 of the NHS Oversight Framework.
We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Medical Officer to join our Board and provide leadership to a highly skilled and internationally respected medical workforce.
Our consultants are recognised experts in their fields, and the breadth of their clinical and academic achievements underpins Royal Papworth's success. The next CMO will need to command their respect, build effective relationships across specialties and bring clarity to professional expectations and accountability. This will require a leader who combines clinical credibility with the judgement, confidence and interpersonal skills to challenge established practices, address difficult issues and bring people together.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and executive colleagues, you will help deliver our new strategy for 2026--2031, maintaining our reputation for excellent clinical care while supporting the development of our services, our people and our partnerships. You will play a central role in clinical quality and safety, medical workforce development, research and innovation, and the changes needed to ensure Royal Papworth continues to thrive in a changing NHS.
