Deputy Chief Medical Officer in Safety and Clinical Governance

Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional clinical leader to take on the role of Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) – Safety and Clinical Governance. This is a significant senior leadership opportunity to shape and lead the Trust’s approach to patient safety, clinical governance and assurance across the Group.

This role sits at the heart of the Chief Medical Officer’s portfolio, providing strategic oversight and executive leadership across a broad and complex set of safety‑critical, regulatory and governance functions. The post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that high‑risk areas of clinical practice are effectively governed, with strong assurance to the Board and alignment with national expectations.

The DCMO will lead and coordinate key safety and clinical governance workstreams, ensuring robust oversight, consistency of standards, and clear escalation of risks. This includes senior leadership across ...