Deputy Director (Clinical)

The Deputy Director (Clinical) role is based in Leeds and London and is part of NHS England’s Transformation Directorate. The position focuses on shaping safe national programmes, ensuring clinical input drives digital health improvements, and representing patient perspectives across complex stakeholder forums. You will lead clinical informaticians, advise on governance and safety, and maintain strategic oversight of large-scale change initiatives, working closely with senior clinical and non-clinical teams.

Applicants must be registered health or care professionals with advanced specialist expertise, including current registration as a Clinical Safety Officer. The role operates under Agenda for Change, Band 9, with a fixed-term contract of six months and a salary of £112,782 to £129,783 annually, excluding London weighting. It requires full-time commitment, with a minimum of 40% of time spent in person at the Wellington Place/Wellington House base, and involves travel across England, including occasional overnight stays. Applications close on 18 October 2026 and must be submitted through the original advert.