Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Blackpool
Remuneration: Competitive Salary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an organisation of scale and complexity with a workforce of over 7,500 dedicated colleagues. As a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde Coast health economy, and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool, our organisation's success is pivotal to the health outcomes of a complex and diverse population. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care and models of care that are sustainable. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive to help us to continue our improvement journey. We are proud of our recent track record in this regard, however, there is still much to do and we recognise the opportunities and ongoing challenges facing our Trust and wider health and care partners.
As our Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of the Trust. You will provide visionary leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, integrated health and care services. Your ability to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including patients, staff, and partner organisations, will be key to our success. You will need outstanding communication, networking and engagement skills, with a dynamic, patient-centred approach that promotes a culture that places safety, quality and outcomes at the heart of everything we do. An inclusive leader, you will lead our Executive Team, whilst playing a critical role in representing the Trust within the Lancashire and South Cumbria 'system'.
This job is tough and high-profile, needing someone with top-notch skills, relevant experience, and a passion for quality. We're looking for a strong, inspiring leader who understands the political landscape and is committed to delivering exceptional, innovative public services. You should be able to build great relationships within our organisation and with external partners in a complex setting. You must have a proven track record of driving change and be dedicated to continuous improvement, always keeping patient experience at the forefront.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our communities. As our Chief Executive, you will be at the forefront of transforming health and care services, driving forward an ambitious agenda for integrated care. You will be supported by dedicated and talented teams, committed to achieving our shared vision of outstanding healthcare for all.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the people we serve. If you have the compassion, skills and track record to succeed in this exciting and complex role and help us achieve this ambition, please get in touch.
For an initial informal discussion, or to receive a candidate information pack, please contact our recruitment partner Jonathan Phillips.