Full Time/Permanent
VSM
Job Overview
Operating across 10 hospitals and community services, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) provides care to almost one million people from Manchester, Trafford and beyond. Following the launch of a new Organisational Strategy, a refresh of the Operating Model, and delivery of a multi-year recovery plan, MFT is building towards a new future delivering benefits for patients through collaborative and joined up service provision.
We are looking for an experienced leader to join our board as Trust Deputy Chief Executive. Reporting directly to the Trust Chief Executive and working collaboratively with executive colleagues, the ideal candidate will provide inspirational leadership, with strong values that match ours and role model an unwavering drive to deliver the strategic ambition of the Trust as an anchor organisation in healthcare for the city of Manchester and borough of Trafford.
The Trust Deputy Chief Executive is a pivotal role to MFT’s future success as we push to improve the care and services for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond. Applicants will have executive experience in an acute trust with a significant research, innovation, and teaching portfolio or as an NHS Trust Chief Executive who wishes to join one of the largest NHS provider organisations in the country. You must be a self-starter with the motivation to excel in the role, including a commitment to staff engagement and an ability to foster collaboration and deliver.
Main Duties
- Leadership and delivery of programme benefits associated with the new operating model and organisational structure acting as Senior Responsible Officer for the continued delivery of the Organisational Change programme and MFT Operating Model.
- Support and maintain oversight of the Trust’s agenda, including strategy, partnerships, and general delivery alongside supporting in the day-to-day line management of the Clinical Group Chief Executives.
- Work with, as part of, the Board of Directors to provide leadership to deliver the strategic ambitions of MFT undertaking dedicated programmes of work or assignments as agreed with the Trust Chief Executive.
- Lead and develop excellent working relationships with the wider Greater Manchester system including the ICB, local authority, local communities including GPs, health organisations, and interest groups.
The MBS Group are acting Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s advisors on this appointment. Please see candidate pack here. To apply, please submit your application via email with the subject line “Application for the role of Trust Deputy Chief Executive” to [email protected], by midnight on Sunday 2nd March.
