Chair

As our Chair of the Board of Directors and the Council of Governors, you will play a critical role in taking forward the strategic direction of the Trust. You will have a proven track record of strategic and visionary leadership at Board level within a healthcare or similarly complex environment. Your ability to create the right tone at the top, be a respected ambassador and bring an independent perspective, support and challenge, coupled with significant experience of governance and partnership working, will be essential.
Whether an existing or aspiring Chair, values-driven leadership, a collegiate approach and genuine commitment to patients and population health are key, alongside the capability to drive forward an ambitious agenda both within the organisation and within the evolving integrated care arrangements in Cheshire and Merseyside and beyond.,

• We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.


• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.


• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.


• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.


• Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.


• LED Doctors are subject to a 3 month probationary period.


• Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.


• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done through installment from your payroll.


• We do not reimburse any travel to interview expenses.


• Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. It is your responsibility to assess the potential impact that the post may have on your NHS Pension arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions


• International applicants can find guidance here: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/work-us/international-candidate-guidance
  
  This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust into the future, helping the organisation to improve the health outcomes of our patient population of more than 800k. With patients, their families and carers at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest., Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.
A wide range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.
With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust became a strategic partner in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership, caring for a population of over 2.7million.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been included in the Government's 'New Hospital Programme' to replace the current estate and enable the transformation of healthcare for our community.