About this role
Job summary
Joint Chief Finance Officer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: Executive/VSM Remuneration Package
Location: Wirral
We are seeking an exceptional, values-driven leader to become Joint Chief Finance Officer for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
This role comes at a critical and exciting point in the transformation of health and care services across Wirral. As both organisations prepare to come together through a statutory transaction in 2027, you will help shape the future of the new integrated provider, and influence strategy at the highest level while leading the development of a sustainable financial future that enables high-quality, compassionate and innovative care.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide executive leadership across Finance, Digital and Information, and Procurement, whilst serving as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).
Main duties of the job
The Opportunity
We are looking for a strategic leader who can combine financial expertise with commercial acumen, systems thinking and a commitment to public service. You will work alongside executive and clinical colleagues to shape strategy, lead transformation, strengthen organisational performance and deliver long-term financial sustainability across both Trusts.
You will:
Lead the development and delivery of a joint financial strategy across two organisations. Provide trusted advice and constructive challenge to Boards and Executive Teams. Drive financial recovery, efficiency and sustainable performance. Lead modern, high-performing Finance, Procurement and Digital functions. Build strong partnerships across the NHS, local authorities, regulators and the wider Cheshire and Merseyside system. Champion innovation, transparency, inclusion and continuous improvement
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
About You
You will be an experienced board-level leader with a track record of delivering strategic and operational success in complex organisations. You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with the experience, credibility and influence to operate confidently at executive and system level.
You will bring:
Significant Board-level leadership experience within the NHS or a comparable complex healthcare environment. A strong record of developing and implementing financial strategy. Experience of leading large-scale transformation and organisational change. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to translate complex financial information into clear strategic decisions. A collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing future leaders. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to compassionate leadership, partnership working and delivering the very best outcomes for patients, service users and communities.
If you are an inspirational leader with the vision, resilience and ambition to help shape the future of NHS services, we would welcome your application.
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Personal Specification for main duties of the Chief Finance Officer role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
Desirable
Postgraduate level management qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development Board level experience in NHS healthcare organisations or comparable healthcare setting Extensive experience of strategic development and delivery at senior level Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes at a senior management level
Desirable
Commercial acumen
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Track record of creating success through working in collaborative partnerships Demonstrable commitment to partnership working and organisational development Strong negotiation skills with the ability to adopt flexible approaches to achieve best outcomes for the organisation Evidence of strategic management and leadership skills Track record of successful performance management delivery and ability to hold other to account
Desirable
Achieved results in difficult financial climate in an organisation with limited opportunities to increase profit/income.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Arrowe Park
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)