The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist hospital located in Birmingham UK. One of the largest orthopaedic units in Europe, the ROH offer a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatment.

The Trust’s annual financial turnover is in the region of £136 million. It has fourteen operating theatres, five NHS wards, one private wards and 115 beds, including six High Dependency Unit beds.

The Trust employs in excess of 1,400 staff, including more than 80 Consultant medical staff, each supported by multi-disciplinary clinical teams including surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, radiologists, pathologists, occupational therapists and other clinical professionals.

Our vision is for our patients to experience less pain, more independence and life-changing care. 

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care that empowers people to regain their mobility, independence, and quality of life. Through efficiency, expertise, innovation and collaboration we will tackle health inequality and improve access to life-changing care.

We're proud of our culture and how it feels to work in our Trust, and be a patient in our hospital. Our culture is values-based. We are passionate about building and sustaining an environment where people feel safe and supported. We're big believers in authenticity, we celebrate diversity and we are inclusive. 

Our strategy has six key objectives which will help us to deliver outstanding, high-quailty care, be an employer of choice and become a leader in orthopaedics both locally and nationally.

Job title: Trust Chief Executive Officer

Location: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham. B31 2AP.

Salary: £TBC

Hours per week: 5 days a week

Accountable to: The Trust Board

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital plays a pivotal leadership role, responsible for the overall management, performance, and strategic direction of the Trust. As the most senior executive leader, the CEO leads the Executive Team and works closely with the Board of Directors and the Council of Governors to deliver safe, high-quality care and improve outcomes for patients, staff, and the wider community.

The CEO is accountable for the delivery of the Trust’s strategic objectives, operational performance, and financial sustainability, ensuring alignment with national NHS priorities and local population needs. The CEO will lead a culture of continuous improvement, patient-centred care, inclusivity, and innovation, while maintaining a focus on governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide inspirational, visible leadership across the Trust, modelling NHS values and championing a culture of respect, inclusion, and excellence.
• Develop and deliver the Trust’s strategic vision in partnership with the Board of Directors, clinical leaders, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Trust, including the delivery of high-quality care, achievement of performance standards, and robust financial stewardship.
• Lead the Executive Team and work in partnership with the Chair and Non-Executive Directors to ensure effective governance, board dynamics, and decision-making.
• Drive innovation, transformation, and workforce development to support sustainable services and high staff engagement.
• Act as the Accountable Officer, ensuring the Trust meets all regulatory, legal, and statutory requirements, including those from NHS England, the Care Quality Commission, and commissioners.
• Strengthen relationships with the Council of Governors, ensuring they are appropriately engaged and informed to fulfil their statutory duties.
• Build effective partnerships across the local Integrated Care System, with NHS providers, local authorities, and other partners to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
• Promote an open, transparent culture where staff feel empowered to raise concerns and speak up without fear, ensuring alignment with Freedom to Speak Up principles.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Trust, representing its interests and enhancing its reputation regionally and nationally.
• Foster succession planning and leadership development to build internal capacity and secure the Trust’s long-term leadership pipeline.
  Lead the Trust’s digital transformation agenda, ensuring technology is embedded in clinical care, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
• Champion a population health approach, addressing the social determinants of health and reducing health inequalities through proactive partnership working
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties around Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), and lead the Trust’s response to major incidents.
• Champion the Trust’s contribution to the NHS Net Zero goals by embedding environmental sustainability into service design and delivery

By living up to our standards we deliver more than just a quality patient experience because we:

• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and kindness
• Provide timely care
• Listen and inform
• Involve all colleagues as part of the team
• Provide and maintain a reassuring, clean and comfortable environment

All candidates must meet the mandatory NHS England Fit and Proper Person Test Framework for board members. The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration that they meet these and will be required to meet these regulations on a continuing basis.

The Trust’s Constitution includes disqualification criteria for those who may not become or continue as a member of the Board of Directors.

The appointee will also be expected to adhere to the Nolan Principles.

• Trust Chair
• Executive Directors
• Non-Executive Directors
• Council of Governors
• Clinical and Operational Leaders
• Corporate Services Managers
• Local and regional partners within the Integrated Care System
• Partners in the NOA, FOSH, and in academic and research networks

All of the details about this role and how to apply are included in the Candidate Briefing Document. This document includes

• A briefing section about the ROH
• Job Description
• Person Specification

Candidates are encouraged to contact us for a conversation before submitting an application.
You may contact Simon Page, Trust Chair. To arrange this, please contact Claire Kettle, Personal Assistant to the Chair, Chief Executive & Executive Director of Governance:

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0121 685 4006

Applications must consist of the following documents:

• One-page cover letter
• A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing career and achievements,
• A Supporting Statement (of maximum two pages in length) which articulates how you meet the requirements detailed in the advertisement, role description and person specification.
• A completed Equal Opportunities Form

In addition, please ensure you include the following information;

• Daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers as well as your personal email address (to be used with discretion)
• Referees: Contact details (to include name, job title, email address and telephone number) for two referees. Referees should be people who can comment authoritatively on you as a person and as an employee and must include your current or most recent employer or his/her authorised representative. Confidential references may be taken up before the interview, but we will refer back to you for confirmation that referees may be approached before any contact is made with them.
• Confirmation of your availability for interview on 20 August

Applications must be emailed directly to our Executive Director of Governance, Simon Grainger-Lloyd: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications MUST NOT be made via the TRAC portal. If you need clarification, please contact us: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Application open: Monday 28 July
• Application close: Friday 8 August (at midnight)

• Wednesday 20 August (time TBC)

Once the closing date for applications has passed, applications will be evaluated by a selection panel. Candidates will be selected for interview based on how closely they demonstrate their skills and experience as detailed in the job description, person specification and advertisement.

Should you require any reasonable adjustment for the interview please include these details with your application.