Chief Executive Officer

Job overview

About us

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and Ofsted, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year Urgent and Emergency Care to those in need of immediate medical treatment and where necessary transport to the most appropriate receiving hospital/centre. As the largest integrated Ambulance Service in the UK, our 8000 staff and volunteers in over 300 different roles serve a population of more than 7.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and part of Derbyshire. Each year we receive approximately 1.4 million 999 calls, respond to just under 1 million emergency incidents and make more than 1.4 million patient transport journeys for those who require non-emergency transport to and from healthcare appointments. We also deliver the NHS 111 service across the region for people who need medical help or advice, handling around 1.7 million calls every year.

We are seeking an inspirational Chief Executive to lead a dynamic and inclusive organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality urgent and emergency care to the people of the North West.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Chief Executive who will champion a values and purpose driven inclusive culture that supports and empowers our people to deliver at their best and to lead NWAS to be the best it can possibly be.

Main duties of the job

The opportunity

The successful candidate will lead a passionate and dedicated senior leadership team and staff, and will work closely and collaboratively with the wider Board.

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall management of the Trust and its performance in terms of service provision, financial and corporate viability, ensuring that the Trust meets all its statutory and service obligations and for transforming the Trust into a modern provider of emergency and urgent care, providing a service that is pro-active, efficient and dynamic, whilst working closely with partner organisations to deliver whole system reform.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in transformational leadership, with a proven track record of fostering organisational excellence at senior executive or chief executive level within a complex organisation within the health or social care sector. As a strategic visionary, you will ensure NWAS meets its statutory and service obligations while inspiring a culture of transparency, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You will also serve as a key ambassador for the Trust, collaborating with stakeholders and partners to drive performance and deliver meaningful, measurable healthcare outcomes. If you have a passion for clinical excellence, a commitment to compassionate inclusive leadership, and the skills to inspire change, we would like to hear from you.

Final interviews: 9th and 10th December 2024

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To learn more about us and this exceptional role, please visit our dedicated microsite https://nwas-leaders.co.uk/ or for a confidential discussion, and details of how to apply, please contact [email protected]