Overview
We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive large scale transformation across our Trust at a pivotal time in our journey. This role is central to delivering our ambition to be a trusted partner and system leader and to driving our wider strategic left shift priorities. You will lead organisation wide transformation and performance improvement across Care Groups and corporate functions, working across boundaries in a complex, unionised environment. The role bridges strategy, performance, finance and delivery ensuring ambition translates into measurable change. We are proud to be one of the top performing Trusts for staff survey results, reflecting our commitment to culture, engagement and leadership and we want a leader who will build on that strength as we transform further. We are open to flexible working discussions and strongly support ongoing career development.
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Responsibilities and duties
Main duties of the job: We are not looking for one narrow profile. You may come from a range of backgrounds including senior operational leadership, transformation or programme leadership, system roles, or a senior clinical leader looking to use your skills and experience in a different way. What matters most is that you can demonstrate experience of:
* Leading large scale change in complex organisations
* Influencing at Executive and Board level
* Driving transformation across organisational boundaries
* Operating successfully in a regulated and unionised setting
You will oversee major transformation programmes, provide assurance to the Board, and line manage key transformation and PMO leaders.
About Us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are "United in our Uniqueness" and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
Date posted: 10 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8d
Salary: £91,342 to £105,337 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 301-JP-26-7855016
Job Location
Trust Headquarters, St Georges, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities: Before applying for this unique, challenging and exciting vacancy we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent professional qualification
* Management and leadership qualification or equivalent experience
* Evidence of CPD and additional knowledge across a range of areas including financial management, operational management, business case development
Desirable
* Project/Programme Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of significant demonstrable experience of the management of clinical or professional services
* Significant and demonstrable experience of working at a senior level and reporting directly to Executive Directors
* Management of large and complex services and commissioning significant service change
* Experience strategic planning, tendering, business development, proactive performance management, operational management and strategic development
Desirable
* Experience of working across the health and social care economy
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Sound knowledge of corporate governance and an understanding of risk management
* Knowledge of national NHS strategy and policy, particularly in relation to its impact on Mental Health, Social Care and Community services
* Proven analytical skills with ability to turn broad strategic aims into operational reality and support clinicians/professionals through process
* Ability to communicate to and influence Board decisions
Disclosures
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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trust Headquarters, St Georges, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
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