University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has a mission to redefine healthcare delivery and to fulfil its vision of being “a great place to be cared for and a great place to work.”
We are seeking an inspirational and highly accomplished individual to succeed Aaron Cummins, to lead us through this crucial stage in our development and ensure we deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, staff, and the communities we serve.
As Chief Executive Officer you will offer strategic and visionary leadership to the Trust. Central to this role will be your ability to drive the Trust’s 2022–2027 strategy, Putting Patients First, which focuses on delivering outstanding care and patient experiences, empowering staff, optimising resources, and strengthening partnerships across the local Integrated Care System (ICS). You will be pivotal in shaping the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Plan and navigating the challenges of a dynamic NHS environment while fostering innovation and promoting a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
We are keen to hear from individuals from a wide range of professional backgrounds who share our passion for public service and our commitment to NHS values. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate substantial experience of leading large, complex organisations through transformation. You will bring a proven ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. An unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion will be fundamental, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform all decision-making processes. Furthermore, you will nurture a culture of openness and continuous improvement will be key, as will your ability to connect meaningfully with staff, patients, and communities.
You will strengthen relationships across the ICS and wider healthcare providers, ensuring integrated, patient-centred care. You will champion the Trust’s core values of compassion, respect and inclusion, ambition, and openness, embedding them in every aspect of the organisation’s activities and operations.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to influence the future of healthcare provision across the communities we proudly serve in Lancashire and Cumbria. As Chief Executive Officer, you will play a key role in realising our vision and making a meaningful difference during this critical period of transformation within the NHS.
If you are a dynamic, inclusive leader with the experience and passion to shape UHMBT’s future, we invite you to apply. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director, Simon Green, Director, or David Heaton, Principal Researcher, whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.