Chief Executive Officer

Job overview

Life-changing Leadership

Are you a courageous, compassionate and strategic leader looking to shape the future of a unique specialist Trust?

At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH), we are proud to be one of the UK’s largest specialist orthopaedic centres with a long and distinguished history of innovation, excellence and impact. Based in Northfield, Birmingham, we serve patients regionally, nationally and internationally, transforming lives through expert musculoskeletal (MSK) care.

We’re now seeking an outstanding individual to join us as Chief Executive Officer, a role that offers not just leadership of a Trust but an opportunity to influence MSK transformation across our Integrated Care System and beyond

How to Apply

Please send the following to [email protected] (Executive Director of Governance):

• One-page cover letter
• Full CV
• Supporting Statement (max 2 pages), clearly addressing the criteria in the job description and person specification
• Equal Opportunities Form

Please also include:

• Contact details for two referees which cover the last 3 years (including current employer)
• Your availability for interview on Wednesday 20 August 2025

Main duties of the job

We’re looking for an inspirational and values-driven leader with a proven track record of success at Chief Executive level or equivalent in the NHS or a comparably complex healthcare setting. You’ll bring:

• A strong grasp of NHS performance, policy and regulatory frameworks
• Evidence of system leadership and influencing across organisational boundaries
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and psychological safety
• Experience in operational delivery, strategic transformation, workforce engagement, continuous improvement and financial stewardship
• Emotional intelligence, with the ability to inspire confidence across clinical and non-clinical communities

You’ll be bold, collaborative and people focused.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As Chief Executive, you will provide visionary, inclusive and dynamic leadership—driving forward our mission of "Less Pain. More Independence. Life-Changing Care." You’ll work closely with our Chair, Board of Directors and Governors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while building a culture that empowers our exceptional staff to thrive and embrace innovation.

You will lead strategic delivery of our ambitions, from digital transformation to population health, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, operationally excellent and system focused. You’ll also be the Trust’s Accountable Officer, championing governance, innovation, inclusion and sustainability at every level.