Medical Director - Mental Health Services

North of England | Substantive | Highly Competitive Package

We’re supporting a well-established independent healthcare provider in the appointment of a Medical Director to lead their clinical strategy and governance across a specialist mental health service.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to step into, or further develop within, a Medical Director / Responsible Officer-level role .

The Opportunity

• Board-level leadership role with influence across clinical quality and strategy
• Oversight of clinical governance, risk, and patient safety frameworks
• Work closely with operational leadership to drive service development and performance
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams across inpatient / specialist services
• Opportunity to shape culture, standards, and long-term clinical direction

The Candidate

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist (on Specialist Register)
• Experience in clinical leadership / governance / service development
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (CQC / Mental Health Act)
• Previous experience as Clinical Director, Deputy MD, or similar highly desirable
• Responsible Officer experience advantageous (or willingness to undertake)

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary package + executive benefits
• Flexible working options available
• Significant autonomy and influence at senior level
• Opportunity to lead within a progressive, growing organisation

Why Consider This Role?

• True strategic influence — not just operational oversight
• Stable, well-invested service with strong leadership backing
• Clear opportunity to shape and improve patient outcomes at scale

If you’d like a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn. deborah.hunter@cpl.com