Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Wirral Community Trust seek an exceptional Joint Chief People Officer to lead one of the most important transformations in our organisations’ history.
Healthcare is changing rapidly, demand is rising, workforce models must evolve & the NHS must adapt to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in new & innovative ways. At Wirral, we are about to embark on a significant integration program & believe that meaningful transformation starts with our people.
This role offers a rare opportunity to reimagine how a major NHS organisation supports, develops & empowers its workforce. As Chief People Officer & a key member of the Trust Board, you will lead a bold & ambitious people agenda that underpins organisational transformation, service redesign & cultural renewal.
You will not simply lead HR. You will shape the future workforce of the Trusts.
This is a pivotal executive role with responsibility for building a modern, agile & inclusive workforce capable of delivering outstanding care for our communities.
Working alongside the Chief Executive & executive colleagues, you will lead a step-change in how we attract, develop & support our people. You will champion a culture where innovation, collaboration & continuous improvement thrive.
You will also play a critical role across the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System, helping to develop system-wide workforce solutions & partnerships that support sustainable healthcare.
The Joint Chief People Officer (CPO) is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors in Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care Trust (WCHC), sharing corporate responsibility for the strategic direction of the two Trusts and the delivery of the strategic plans and objectives. The CPO is responsible for developing and delivering the joint People Strategy across the two Trusts and ensuring that it meets the requirements of the NHS People Plan, Long Term Workforce Plan, NHS People Promise and supports objectives of the Boards.
The post holder will provide leadership and direction to the Boards on all People and organisational development matters, playing a vital role in shaping an integrated People Strategy that makes a real difference to staff and patients.
The People Directorate will provide integrated, effective, and efficient People services to support the business of the two Trusts. The CPO is the executive lead for workforce Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
As the most senior lead for the People agenda, the post-holder will role-model the shared values of both Trusts, and drive a culture of compassion, inclusion, and civility through a range of initiatives and in all the practices of the People Directorate.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Janelle Holmes Job title: Joint Chief Executive Email address: janelleholmes@nhs.net Telephone number: 0151 604 7002
