Chief Executive Officer

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organisation in Doncaster is seeking a visionary CEO to drive transformation in primary care aligned with the NHS 10-Year Health Plan. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership, develop sustainable services, and foster partnerships. Competitive salary of £110,000 per year offered, with an opportunity to make a significant impact on local health services.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 annual leave days

Qualifications

• Track record of providing leadership in a values-driven organisation.
• Experience in navigating complex systems of General Practice.
• Ability to lead through significant organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of strategies aligned with the NHS 10-Year Health Plan.
• Provide leadership for developing thriving neighbourhood services.
• Manage key risks and ensure effective governance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiating

Innovative thinking

Communication

Education

Professional or higher education qualification

Job description

Job summary

Lead the Change. Shape the Next Decade.

With the NHS 10-Year Health Plan setting bold ambitions for local health transformation, we're ready to take the lead - and we're looking for the right person to lead with us.

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to:

? Turn national ambition into real impact for Doncaster

? Deliver sustainable, people-first transformation

? Build trusted partnerships

? Champion GP Practices at the heart of local care

We're seeking a confident, compassionate and visionary CEO who thrives on change, brings people with them, and believes in the power of primary care.

Please ensure that you submit a CV and Covering Letter as part of your application. Applications submitted without a Covering Letter may not be considered.

Interview date: Friday 5th September 2025

Main duties of the job

Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) is ready to shape the next decade ofpatient care - and we need a leader who's not just ready tojoin the journey, but to drive it.

This is a rare opportunity to lead our ambitious, values-drivenorganisation at a moment of real transformation.

At PCD, we've built a collaborative, patient-centredorganisation with an incredible team, strong values and adrive to innovate.

We're looking for someone to;

• Lead the implementation of a strategy that enables Primary Care Doncaster to deliver the opportunities indicated in the NHS 10 Year Health Plan
• Provide leadership, across Doncaster, for the development of ambitious and thriving neighbourhood services
• Lead the renewal of our relationship with our member practices through this period of opportunity
• Provide visible confident, and compassionate leadership across the business

Full duties of the role can be found in the attached job description.

About us

Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city.

At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.

As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.

PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Details Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£110,000 a year (calculated pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

7357469

Job locations

PCD Head Office

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide day to day Executive and Operational Leadership across all areas of Primary Care Doncaster operations.

Lead the development of Primary Care Doncaster as a thriving business. Develop the organisation, its staff, partners and wider team members with a focus on growth and sustainability, improving existing services and developing new areas of innovative practice and service development.

Engage at a senior level with the local Health and Care System as a credible partner, including liaising, negotiating, and collaborating with all partners to the benefit of the local population.

Support and reinforce our open, positive 'can do' and progressive culture that supports business growth and makes Primary Care Doncaster an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work.

Operate as a key advisor to the Primary Care Doncaster Board of Directors and be responsible for the effective governance of the organisations in conjunction with the Chair of the Board. Ensure that the actions of the Board are those which will contribute to ensuring the best decisions for the patients of local practices.

Manage the key risks and issues associated with delivery of the organisational strategy. ensuring appropriate actions are take to mitigate or respond, ensuring that Primary Care Doncaster operates within its resources and in accordance with contractual specifications .

Job description Job responsibilities

Provide day to day Executive and Operational Leadership across all areas of Primary Care Doncaster operations.

Lead the development of Primary Care Doncaster as a thriving business. Develop the organisation, its staff, partners and wider team members with a focus on growth and sustainability, improving existing services and developing new areas of innovative practice and service development.

Engage at a senior level with the local Health and Care System as a credible partner, including liaising, negotiating, and collaborating with all partners to the benefit of the local population.

Support and reinforce our open, positive 'can do' and progressive culture that supports business growth and makes Primary Care Doncaster an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work.

Operate as a key advisor to the Primary Care Doncaster Board of Directors and be responsible for the effective governance of the organisations in conjunction with the Chair of the Board. Ensure that the actions of the Board are those which will contribute to ensuring the best decisions for the patients of local practices.

Manage the key risks and issues associated with delivery of the organisational strategy. ensuring appropriate actions are take to mitigate or respond, ensuring that Primary Care Doncaster operates within its resources and in accordance with contractual specifications .

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Track record of providing internal and external leadership and direction, building and leading partnerships
• Played a leading role with measurable positive impact in a values led and focused organisation
• Has an appreciation of the complexity of General Practice and/or wider public sector funding.

Desirable

• A professional or other Higher Education qualification in a relevant area and/or Previous NHS or wider health and care experience
• Generating income for social value
• Understanding of the cultural features of public sector services
• Has successfully led an organisation through a period of significant change

Skills Essential

• Skilled at influencing, negotiating, persuading, supporting, encouraging and adapting
• Ability to articulate a vision by making it clear what matters, agreeing the direction and goals and a framework to deliver.
• Innovative, creative, and developing a culture of innovation.

Disposition and Attitudes Essential

• Embodies the values of the organisation and demonstrates this through actions and behaviours.
• Is honest, fair, supportive, cares about the team, passionate about developing people, has an entrepreneurial spirit
• Exudes confidence and reassurance through consistency of style and delivering on promises

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Track record of providing internal and external leadership and direction, building and leading partnerships
• Played a leading role with measurable positive impact in a values led and focused organisation
• Has an appreciation of the complexity of General Practice and/or wider public sector funding.

Desirable

• A professional or other Higher Education qualification in a relevant area and/or Previous NHS or wider health and care experience
• Generating income for social value
• Understanding of the cultural features of public sector services
• Has successfully led an organisation through a period of significant change

Skills Essential

• Skilled at influencing, negotiating, persuading, supporting, encouraging and adapting
• Ability to articulate a vision by making it clear what matters, agreeing the direction and goals and a framework to deliver.
• Innovative, creative, and developing a culture of innovation.

Disposition and Attitudes Essential

• Embodies the values of the organisation and demonstrates this through actions and behaviours.
• Is honest, fair, supportive, cares about the team, passionate about developing people, has an entrepreneurial spirit
• Exudes confidence and reassurance through consistency of style and delivering on promises

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.

Employer details Employer name

Primary Care Doncaster Ltd

Address

PCD Head Office

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.primarycaredoncaster.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Primary Care Doncaster Ltd

Address

PCD Head Office

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.primarycaredoncaster.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)