Job Overview
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Wirral Community Trust seek an exceptional Joint Chief People Officer to lead one of the most important transformations in our organisations’ history.
Healthcare is changing rapidly, demand is rising, workforce models must evolve & the NHS must adapt to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in new & innovative ways. At Wirral, we are about to embark on a significant integration program & believe that meaningful transformation starts with our people.
This role offers a rare opportunity to reimagine how a major NHS organisation supports, develops & empowers its workforce. As Chief People Officer & a key member of the Trust Board, you will lead a bold & ambitious people agenda that underpins organisational transformation, service redesign & cultural renewal.
You will not simply lead HR. You will shape the future workforce of the Trusts.
This is a pivotal executive role with responsibility for building a modern, agile & inclusive workforce capable of delivering outstanding care for our communities.
Working alongside the Chief Executive & executive colleagues, you will lead a step-change in how we attract, develop & support our people. You will champion a culture where innovation, collaboration & continuous improvement thrive.
You will also play a critical role across the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System, helping to develop system-wide workforce solutions & partnerships that support sustainable healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the joint People Strategy across the two Trusts, ensuring alignment with the NHS People Plan, Long Term Workforce Plan, NHS People Promise and Board objectives.
* Provide leadership and direction to the Boards on all People and organisational development matters, shaping an integrated People Strategy that makes a real difference to staff and patients.
* Serve as the executive lead for workforce Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
* Role‑model the shared values of both Trusts and drive a culture of compassion, inclusion, and civility through a range of initiatives within the People Directorate.
* Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration & continuous improvement, steering the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care.
* Develop and support system-wide workforce solutions and partnerships across the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
About the Trusts
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, surrounded by stunning coastline and beautiful countryside. With over 6,000 staff and approximately 855 beds, it is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England. We serve a population of around 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. Our financial turnover exceeds £337m. The Trust is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus or ferry and is within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and neighbouring North Wales.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Janelle Holmes
Job title: Joint Chief Executive
Email address: janelleholmes@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0151 604 7002
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