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As our CMO, you help steer us on this journey. You will be joining a highly committed and collegiate board and executive team. You will have accountability for medical professional leadership, supervision, and education of medical workforce. You will also serve as the Trust's responsible officer, overseeing medical appraisal and revalidation. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to a Trust that is deeply rooted in its community and committed to continuous improvement. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checksClinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don't have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post. Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust.Inclusion, equality and adjustmentsWe are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. We are an anti‑racist, disability‑inclusive and LGBTQ+ inclusive Trust. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non‑visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ+ people. Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process.Our culture and values Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. You'll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us. We are seeking an inspiring and collaborative leader With the ability harness the skills and voice of our medical workforce, as an experienced and well‑respected clinician with experience operating at board level, you will share our values and ambition and bring a genuine commitment to making a difference. What we doAdult and older adult mental health Children and young people’s mental health Specialist learning disability services Community healthcare for children, young people and families in DudleyWhy join nowWe’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast. Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered. You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family‑friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and chances to learn with coaching and development. There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard. It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions.About Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Formed on 1 April 2020 through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we’re now focused on the future with a new Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme. Mission and Strategy We serve some of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the country. As the Lead provider for mental health, learning disability, and autism services across the Black Country, we hold a unique role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. With our new clinical strategy “Healthier, Happier Lives” in place, we are now in a position to share this exciting opportunity. Our strategy is well aligned to those in the NHS 10 Year Plan; we recognise that we are operating in a challenging period, but if we focus on doing the right #J-18808-Ljbffr