Chief Executive Officer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer:
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Salford, M6 8HD
Pay:
Salary not specified
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
19/06/2026
About this job
Our Chief Executive, Dr Owen Williams OBE, will be stepping down in September and we are seeking a compassionate and inspirational leader to shape the next phase of our improvement and transformation journey.
You will lead a motivated and committed Executive team and embed an open culture underpinned by continuous improvement and strong partnerships across the organisation and the Greater Manchester system.
You will embody our values – care, appreciate and inspire – championing leadership behaviours grounded in integrity, inclusivity, and transparency.
Working in close partnership with colleagues across our footprints, you will enable more integrated, population‑focused services that promote prevention, wellbeing and the reduction of inequalities.
We are looking for a leader who brings significant experience at, or close to, Chief Executive level gained within complex health and care environments, with a track record of leading transformation and delivering sustainable, improved quality outcomes.
Skilled in quickly building trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and a visible leader, you will inspire staff, partners and the public alike.
Above all, you will bring resilience, authenticity, and a deep commitment to improving experience, outcomes and equity for our workforce and the patients and populations they serve.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
Values
* care, appreciate and inspire
Benefits
In return we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
By joining us you can access a competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve a better work‑life balance.
Additional information
We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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