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Life-changing Leadership

Are you a courageous, compassionate, and strategic leader looking to shape the future of a unique specialist Trust?

At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH), we are proud to be one of the UK’s largest specialist orthopaedic centres with a long and distinguished history of innovation, excellence, and impact. Based in Northfield, Birmingham, we serve patients regionally, nationally, and internationally, transforming lives through expert musculoskeletal (MSK) care.

We’re now seeking an outstanding individual to join us as Chief Executive Officer, a role that offers not just leadership of a Trust but an opportunity to influence MSK transformation across our Integrated Care System and beyond.

Please send the following to s.grainger-lloyd@nhs.net (Executive Director of Governance):

1. One-page cover letter
2. Full CV
3. Supporting Statement (max 2 pages), clearly addressing the criteria in the job description and person specification
4. Equal Opportunities Form

Please also include:

• Contact details for two referees covering the last 3 years (including current employer)
• Your availability for interview on Wednesday 20 August 2025

We’re looking for an inspirational and values-driven leader with a proven track record of success at Chief Executive level or equivalent in the NHS or a similarly complex healthcare setting. You’ll bring:

• A strong grasp of NHS performance, policy, and regulatory frameworks
• Evidence of system leadership and influencing across organisational boundaries
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety
• Experience in operational delivery, strategic transformation, workforce engagement, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship
• Emotional intelligence, with the ability to inspire confidence across clinical and non-clinical communities

You’ll be bold, collaborative, and people-focused.

• CQC rated ‘Good’ across all domains
• One of the top-performing orthopaedic units in Europe
• Named a GIRFT Elective Hub for Orthopaedics in 2023
• Leading on system MSK transformation and digital innovation (e.g., GetUBetter)
• Top 10 in the 2024 Inclusive UK Employers list – highest ranked NHS organisation
• Active research, teaching, and international collaboration portfolio
• Home to pioneering robotic joint surgery and holistic care models like JointCare

At ROH, we don’t just treat conditions; we change lives, and you will help lead and be part of that journey.

As Chief Executive, you will provide visionary, inclusive, and dynamic leadership—driving forward our mission of "Less Pain. More Independence. Life-Changing Care." You’ll work closely with our Chair, Board of Directors, and Governors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while building a culture that empowers our exceptional staff to thrive and embrace innovation.

You will lead strategic delivery of our ambitions, from digital transformation to population health, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, operationally excellent, and system-focused. You’ll also be the Trust’s Accountable Officer, championing governance, innovation, inclusion, and sustainability at every level.

This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025.