Chief Executive in Common / Group Chief Executive Designate

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Chief Executive in Common for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This role will lead the transformational Hospital Transformation Programme and shape the future of healthcare services. A unique opportunity for a visionary leader to drive sustainable change amidst a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chief Executive or Deputy at executive level.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Ability to navigate national political scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Lead two NHS trusts with a focus on transforming local healthcare.
• Develop a clear vision to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
• Build trust and confidence among stakeholders including boards, staff, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Public Accountability

Collaboration

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Masters level or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Job summary

Chief Executive in Common / Group Chief Executive Designate for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provide community, acute and specialist services to over half a million people across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, the Black Country and mid Wales. Our two Trusts are working closely in partnership and we are committed to progressing further as we explore an NHS Group model; aligning to the new Governments three shifts and creating a system that improves health outcomes and reduces health inequalities for our communities. We collectively employ around 9,000 staff, and benefit from over 300 dedicated volunteers with a combined income of £850m.

Following the appointment of Andrew Morgan as our Chair in Common, we are now seeking to appoint our first Chief Executive in Common to lead both organisations as we seek to transform local care together with our communities. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our health services as, we deliver our Hospital Transformation Programme; a fully approved £312m project that is allowing us to reconfigure our services and develop state of the art facilities. This is a challenging role; our health economy has faced significant financial challenge and loss of public confidence given historic failings in some of our services.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an inspirational Chief Executive; proven in leading large and complex organisations and with a track record of creating inclusive and empowering cultures. As our new leader you will be comfortable with high levels of national political scrutiny and public accountability; you will thrive as a system leader; quickly building trust and confidence with our boards, staff, patients and partners - creating a clear vision and hope for the future. This is a unique opportunity for our health and care services and for an exceptional individual to lead two Trusts as we shape sustainable services in both our community and hospital settings; improving outcomes and reducing inequalities for our populations.

About us

To find out more please contact our retained recruitment advisors at GatenbySanderson; Joanna Riley, Emma Pickup or Emily Smith via [e-mail] and visit our dedicated recruitment microsite https://join-shropcomandsath.co.uk/ to find out more about the role.

Details Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive Salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CEC-100

Job locations

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or the equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters level or equivalent professional qualification

Experience Essential

• Chief Executive / Deputy Chief Executive or equivalent executive level / board experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or the equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters level or equivalent professional qualification

Experience Essential

• Chief Executive / Deputy Chief Executive or equivalent executive level / board experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)