Group Chair (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking a Group Chair to lead its newly formed group, which includes multiple university hospitals. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning the strategic ambitions of the group, streamlining decision-making, and ensuring a locally-focused delivery of care that enhances the experience and outcomes for patients. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming health services, with a particular emphasis on preventative and proactive healthcare, and the development of a consistent best practice model of urgent and emergency care. The Group Chair will also be instrumental in the implementation of safe and sustainable care models, improving access and outcomes, and leading the coordinated approach to the development of new hospitals. The ideal candidate for the Group Chair position at the company will be a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the healthcare sector. They should have a proven track record in strategic planning, and the ability to work at scale to improve service resilience and staff development. Experience in driving service transformation through estates and digital initiatives, as well as a strong background in financial management and the ability to tackle underlying financial challenges, is essential. The role requires a candidate who can effectively collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including executive and non-executive directors, and who is committed to the values of the organization, particularly in the areas of research, training, and innovation. A background in healthcare management, with a focus on long-term conditions, urgent and emergency care, and cancer care, is highly desirable.