This is an important and exciting time for Whittington Health: patients' long-term health and wellbeing needs are increasingly clear and urgent, London's Integrated Care System is established and we are working closely with the system to deliver exceptional health and care services to our community whilst reducing health inequalities.
The next Chief Executive of Whittington Health will be a collaborative, partnership-orientated, health service leader, deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to the role the Trust should play within the ecosystem of services that support North Central London's communities. They may come from either an acute or community service background, and will be passionate about the development of integrated care, and ready to work closely with partners across local government and the NHS, building constructive, proactive relationships. Whether a first-time Chief Executive or experienced in the role, they will be a visible leader with good strategic skills, ready to engage in and understand the particular pressures their colleagues and patients face, and to lead the Trust in a way that enables Whittington Health to have the most powerful, positive impact on the communities of Islington and Haringey, and beyond, possible.
The MBS Group are acting as Whittington Health's advisors on this appointment. To apply please send a covering letter and CV to by midday, Wednesday 18th December.
Main duties of the job
The CEO is accountable, through the Chair of the NHS Trust and its Board of Directors, for the strategic leadership and performance of the NHS Trust. They will provide visible, motivating, strategic leadership and management to the whole organisation with a focus on high standards of patient safety, clinical quality and patient care, efficient and effective use of resources, and the development of an inclusive culture in which all Whittington Health's colleagues can thrive and perform. They will take forward, and develop, the organisation's strategy as an Integrated Care Organisation, and ensure Whittington Health works effectively as a partner within the North Central London ICB, building relationships and engaging with stakeholders and partners locally, and across London.
About us
Whittington Health is a values-driven organisation and our values - Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, all under-pinned by Equity - shape how we all think, behave and care for our patients and each other. We take this commitment seriously and our joint Directors of Race, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, sit at Board. Over the last two years, we have built a cohesive and talented executive team using the opportunity of new appointments to recommit to our values, to deepen our work around equality, diversity and inclusion, and to ensure that Whittington Health has the leadership team to enable the whole organisation to have the greatest possible positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the communities we exist to serve.
Job responsibilities
Specifically, the Chief Executive will be responsible for:
1. Leadership and Engagement
2. Strategy and Performance
3. Collaboration and Partnerships
4. Governance
Whittington Health NHS Trust is a dynamic organisation, therefore changes in the core duties and responsibilities of this role may be required from time to time. These guidelines do not constitute a term or condition of employment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Personal Qualities
* Excellent communicator able to clearly articulate vision and inspire colleagues
* Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic in outlook
* High level of personal integrity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experienceCompetitive Salary
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