Job summary
We are looking for a passionate, engaging and visionary senior medical leader to join the Trust's Senior Leadership Team. You will be jointly responsible for all aspects of the Trust's responsibilities and performance, reportingto the Executive Managing Director and with a professional reporting line to the Group Chief Medical Officer.

You will provide inspiring professional leadership to our medical and dental workforce and clear strategic direction in the delivery of the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospitals Group's ambitions and the Trust's objectives, driving innovation and quality improvement in the provision of great care, education and research.

Main duties of the job
Operating as part of a Hospitals Group, the role may include cross-Trust responsibilities.

You will not only be a credible and compassionate senior leader but a respected clinician with experience working in an acute environment and will undertake four Programmed Activities of clinical practice within your specialty per week to maintain your skills.

The role is a permanent position

About us
We are Proud of the Paget and want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us. If this opportunity excites you and fits with your strengths, experience and ambition, we look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews will be held on (TBC)

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Plus Management Allowance of £58,778
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 177-CORP-MDCORP-8077639
Job locations: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which provide more detailed information on requirements.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Professional Membership
Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent plus full GMC Registration

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Consultant in acute setting
• Senior medical leadership in acute setting
• Innovation / quality improvement
• Inspiring and engaging medical /dental workforce

Skills / Other
Essential

• Compassionate, inclusive leader
• Vision and strategic thinking

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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