Job overview
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is at a pivotal point in its journey. As an integrated acute and community provider serving more than half a million people, the Trust plays a central role in improving population health, reducing inequalities and delivering sustainable services across Buckinghamshire.
We are proud of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a compassionate, inclusive and learning culture. The Chief Executive will champion these values, ensuring colleagues feel valued, listened to and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of transformation, strengthening quality, performance and financial sustainability while accelerating system integration, neighbourhood‑based care and service redesign.
Main duties of the job
As Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Officer, you will hold ultimate responsibility for the quality, safety and performance of all Trust services and for the stewardship of public resources. As a full voting member of the Board, you will work closely with the Chair and Non‑Executive Directors to set clear strategic direction, maintain strong organisational grip and provide confident, visible leadership.
You will be expected to lead with pace and purpose in a challenging NHS environment, balancing operational delivery with long‑term transformation and ensuring the Trust continues to respond effectively to financial, workforce and service pressures.
Working for our organisation
This role carries significant system leadership responsibility. You will be a senior leader within the Buckinghamshire system and the Thames Valley Integrated Care System, playing a key role in the Acute Provider Collaborative.
You will work closely with partners across local government, primary care, mental health and the voluntary sector to deliver integrated neighbourhood care, prevention‑focused services and improved outcomes for local communities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Experience at Chief Executive or other executive role operating at Executive Board level in a large, complex healthcare environment, preferably with experience of working in both acute and community settings across a multiple site environment.
* Well‑developed strategic vision and direction, with a record of contribution to the development of and delivering long‑term strategic plans.
* Ability to develop and build high performing senior teams.
* Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional qualifications.
* A postgraduate qualification in leadership or management related subject and/or significant experience of leadership in a complex health care environment (desirable).
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