Chief Executive

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Strategic Leadership

  • The Chief Executive will: Provide strategic leadership for the organisation and ensure delivery of its vision, values and objectives.
  • Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
  • Ensure services are designed around the needs of patients and local communities.
  • Promote innovation and transformation to improve quality, access and patient outcomes.
  • Ensure organisational priorities align with local, regional and national NHS policy.
  • Support the Board in identifying future opportunities and risks.
  • Lead the development of new models of care that support integrated, population-focused healthcare.

Corporate Leadership and Governance

  • The Chief Executive will: Develop a constructive and transparent relationship with the Chair.
  • Support the Chair in ensuring effective Board governance and decision-making.
  • Provide timely and accurate information to the Chair and Board.
  • Ensure the Board receives appropriate assurance regarding organisational performance, quality, workforce and financial sustainability.
  • Serve as principal adviser to the GP Partnership Board.
  • Ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and accountability.
  • Promote a culture of openness, transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain effective systems of assurance, risk management and organisational control.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide assurance to the Board regarding organisational performance and delivery of objectives.
  • Support effective Board development and governance arrangements.

Quality, Safety and Clinical Excellence

  • The Chief Executive will: Hold overall accountability for the quality and safety of services.
  • Ensure systems are in place to support excellence in patient care and experience.
  • Promote a culture of quality improvement and organisational learning.
  • Ensure robust clinical governance arrangements across all services.
  • Support clinical leaders to drive improvements in care quality and outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission standards and relevant professional frameworks.
  • Promote learning from incidents, complaints, audits and patient feedback.

System Leadership and Partnership Working

  • The Chief Executive will: Represent St Austell Healthcare within the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly health and care system.
  • Develop strong relationships with NHS organisations, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners.
  • Contribute to Integrated Care System and place-based priorities.
  • Promote collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
  • Develop partnerships that improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
  • Advocate for the needs of the local population within wider strategic forums.

Operational Leadership

  • Ensure delivery of safe, responsive and effective healthcare services.
  • Maintain oversight of organisational performance against agreed objectives.
  • Ensure services remain patient-centred, accessible and sustainable.
  • Oversee business continuity, resilience and emergency preparedness arrangements.
  • Ensure organisational resources are deployed effectively and efficiently.
  • Monitor performance through agreed quality, workforce, operational and financial indicators.

Financial Leadership and Stewardship

  • The Chief Executive will: Hold overall accountability for the financial sustainability of the organisation.
  • Ensure effective stewardship of public resources.
  • Lead the development of long-term financial and business plans.
  • Ensure robust financial governance and control arrangements.
  • Support the identification and development of opportunities that strengthen organisational sustainability.
  • Work closely with financial leads to ensure delivery of agreed financial objectives.
  • Ensure value for money across all areas of activity.

Workforce Leadership and Organisational Development

  • The Chief Executive will: Lead the development of an inclusive, compassionate and high-performing culture.
  • Promote staff wellbeing, engagement and retention.
  • Ensure workforce plans support organisational priorities.
  • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Develop leadership capability throughout the organisation.
  • Promote multidisciplinary working and collaborative leadership.
  • Ensure effective succession planning arrangements are in place.

Communications and Engagement

  • The Chief Executive will: Act as principal spokesperson for the organisation.
  • Build public confidence in St Austell Healthcare.
  • Promote meaningful engagement with patients, staff and stakeholders.
  • Lead communication during periods of organisational change or operational challenge.
  • Foster strong relationships with community partners and local representatives.
  • Ensure communication reflects organisational values and supports transparency.

Leadership Expectations

  • The Chief Executive will: Lead with Integrity Act with honesty, openness and transparency.
  • Take accountability for decisions and actions.
  • Promote trust throughout the organisation.
  • Lead with Compassion Listen actively and seek to understand different perspectives.
  • Support and develop colleagues.
  • Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Lead for Improvement Encourage innovation and learning.
  • Use data and evidence to guide decision-making.
  • Deliver sustainable improvement.
  • Lead Through Collaboration Build strong internal and external partnerships.
  • Work constructively across organisational boundaries.
  • Promote collective leadership.
  • Lead Inclusively Value diversity of thought and experience.
  • Create opportunities for all staff to contribute and develop.
  • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion.

Organisational Commitment

  • The Chief Executive will: Uphold the principles of the NHS Constitution.
  • Champion the NHS People Promise.
  • Promote the standards expected within the CQC Well-Led framework.
  • Act as a visible and credible role model for the organisation’s values and behaviours.
  • Maintain the highest standards of professional and personal conduct.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026