Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to join our Trust Board and to lead the delivery of our Trust strategy and transformation programme. This is a pivotal role for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). We are looking for someone as passionate as we are about improving our care and services to deliver the very best outcomes for people with mental disorder and learning disabilities., This role will be rewarding and challenging in equal measure. You will provide strategic and visionary leadership across our Trust and will be able to demonstrate that you are an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a proven track record in transformation.

Our Trust has a workforce of over 5,000 hardworking, committed, and dedicated staff, but we have struggled for many years to provide the quality of care that our service users and carers deserve. We are working to build trust and confidence with the communities we serve and our partners. There is, however, much to be proud of with positive signs of improvement. Our CQC rating improved in the most recent inspection report published in February 2023, moving from 'inadequate' to 'requires improvement' and a rating of 'good for caring' overall. We are at an early stage in our improvement and transformation journey and whilst this is an indication we are able to change and improve our services, we still have much more to do. The launch of five new localities in the new year is a key step towards transforming the way in which we work and provide care., Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.