NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking an outstanding Interim Transformational Clinical Director to provide senior clinical leadership across Devon's NHS system during a critical turnaround period.
The postholder will support the delivery of Devon's recovery programme for 2026/27 and help shape an affordable and sustainable three-year service offer.
Reporting directly to the Director of Transformation you will be working closely with PwC, ICB leaders and Trust clinical executives, this role will provide visible clinical leadership and act as a conduit to embed transformation after the consultancy programme concludes.
Hybrid working – Exeter or Bodmin base (travel across Devon required). Start date of 1st April 2026 (earlier start in March preferred)
The postholder will:
provide senior clinical leadership across Devon's transformation programme
lead clinically-led service redesign and pathway transformation across the system
support development of productive and affordable service models over the next three years
drive reduction in unwarranted clinical variation and improvement in outcomes
ensure transformation is grounded in clinical evidence, safety and quality improvement principles
champion innovation, digital transformation and new models of care
build clinical engagement and ownership across Trusts, primary care and system partners
support system decision-making, governance assurance and business case development
Devon is delivering one of the most significant NHS recovery and transformation programmes in the country. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful system-wide change aligned to national priorities including:
hospital to community
illness to prevention
analogue to digital
qualified NHS clinical professional
extensive senior clinical leadership experience delivering transformation at pace and scale
board-level or equivalent senior leadership experience
strong track record of leading complex clinical change programmes across organisational boundaries
ability to influence senior clinicians and executive leaders across the system
experience of quality improvement, service redesign and patient safety frameworks
ability to bring challenge, innovation and best practice thinking (UK and international experience desirable)
confidence working alongside consultancy-led programmes and operating at pace
Additional information
This is a fixed term post for up to 12 months. The role requires travel across the Devon system footprint and will be delivered through hybrid working arrangements. A start date of 1 April 2026 (earlier start in March preferred)