If you are an inspirational visible leader willing to put your heart and soul into leading this Trust in the next phase of its improvement journey, we would love you to apply to be our next Chief Executive, succeeding our present post holder, who is retiring in September.
Previous experience of working at Board level in a large complex Trust is essential, as is a track record of achievement.
We are a large acute and community Trust with a 10,000 strong workforce and an annual income of nearly £900m, with plenty of opportunities to make enduring improvements.
Shortlisted candidates will meet with three stakeholder groups on 5th August followed by formal panel interview on 6th August.
Closing date 27th July 2025
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Morritt and/or Martin Barkley Job title: Chief Executive / Chair Email address: simon.morritt@nhs.net
If you would like to speak to the present postholder and/or the Chair, Martin Barkley, please e-mail simon.morritt@nhs.net and martin.barkley1@nhs.net.