Job summary
- Main area
- Chief Executive
- Grade
- Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-CEO21102025
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust Head Quarters
- Town
- Kendal
- Salary
- "Dependant on Experience"
- Closing
- 26/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Chief Executive Officer
Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to succeed Aaron Cummins as Chief Executive Officer as we continue our journey to create a great place to be cared for and a great place to work. This pivotal role will lead the Trust to deliver our ambitions and our aspiration to be at the forefront of innovation and reform.
We welcome applications from candidates across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds who bring intellect, energy, and commitment but also compassion, insight and empathy. This is a rewarding role which will offer the right person a wealth of opportunities to make a positive difference to the wider health and care system.
Andrew Stephenson CBE Chair of the Trust.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director or David Heaton, Principal Researcher on +44 7842 003 200.
Main duties of the job
How to apply
All applications must include:
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A full curriculum vitae/resume
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Quoting the role reference number: A041232
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A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and UHMB that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
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Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
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A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please follow the link below-
Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Alumni Global
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to masters level or with equivalent experience.
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Frank McKenna
- Job title
- Global Managing Director
- Telephone number
- 07842003200
- Additional information
David Heaton, Principal Researcher on +44 7842 003 200.
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