Total 6 Director/C-Level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Peterborough, PE3 9GX

Join Our Leadership Team as Chief of Staff to the CEO at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Chief of Staff to support our CEO in delivering strategic leadership across North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT). This role offers a critical opportunity to shape the future of healthcare for over 900,000 residents across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire.

What We Offer:
• Professional Growth: Work within a forward-thinking Trust that prioritises continuous professional development with ample career advancement opportunities.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to transformative healthcare projects focused on delivering modern, patient-centred care.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a leadership team that values integrity, excellence, and staff well-being, fostering a positive and empowering workplace.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Extensive senior management experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven expertise in strategic leadership, project delivery, and stakeholder management.

This is a unique chance for a seasoned professional to contribute to the strategic direction and operational excellence of NWAFT. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for healthcare, we invite you to apply and join our Trust’s leadership team.

The Role

As Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective operation of the CEO’s office, providing strategic support, and driving key initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
• Strategic Support:Assisting the CEO in day-to-day operations and long-term planning, ensuring the delivery of the Trust's vision and strategic goals.
• Leadership and Collaboration:Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Non-Executive Directors, and external stakeholders to navigate complex challenges and drive organisational success.
• Project Management:Steering and coordinating high-impact projects that align with the Trust's priorities, ensuring successful execution and alignment with local and national healthcare initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Acting as a key liaison for the CEO, managing communications and relationships across the wider NHS system, and ensuring consistent, high-quality interaction with all stakeholders.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Please review the detailed job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities associated with this role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Deputy Medical Director for Quality & Governance (DMD-QG) will lead a number of Trust-wide strategic priorities and quality improvement programmes as determined by the CMO. They will also take the overall medical leadership role in the Trust in relation to Care Quality, including the three key domains of safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience.

The DMD-QG, along with the DMD for Professional Standards (DMD-PS), will support the CMO in all matters related to medical and dental professional standards.

The DMD-QG will provide medical leadership to the Clinical Risk Manager for serious incidents/matters relating to PSIRF and inquests. They will also be the Named Adult Safeguarding lead for the Trust.

The DMD-QG, along with the DMD for Professional Standards, will deputise for the Chief Medical Officer in his/her absence, including taking the role of Medical Co-ordinator in the event of a Major Incident.

The DMD-QG will support the Chief Medical Officer with the integration of clinical services and processes across North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT).

The DMD-QG will chair committees in relation to his/her role and represent the CMO/Trust at internal and external meetings as required.

The Deputy Medical Director for Quality & Governance will be appointed by the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Nurse and will be accountable to the Chief Medical Officer for the DMD element of his/her role.

The appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of the new Consultant Contract. The initial appointment is for 3 years and is subject to a satisfactory annual performance review. The post-holder will receive a formal performance review after the first 6 months and then have annual PDRs undertaken by the Chief Medical Officer; this will be separate from and in addition to their annual appraisal.

The post holder is expected to commit to 5 Programmed Activities within office hours to effectively deliver the DMD-QG role. The Consultant in the chosen speciality role will comprise 5 programmed activities. Upon successful appointment, we will work with you to shape the ideal job plan and review it with you after three months and then annually so you can keep the perfect fit. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the review of the job plan in conjunction with the post holder.

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Please refer to the attached job description for full list of duties and responsibilities for this role




This advert closes on Monday 9 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.


Do you have excellent communication skills and are able to liaise verbally and in writing to various colleagues at all levels, internally and externally?

To excel in this role, you must possess strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage various duties efficiently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as you will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

A high level of technical proficiency, particularly with MS Office software and communication tools, are also required. You should have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work both independently and as part of a small team.

If this sounds like you we would love to receive an application!

** Please note this role requires Cross Site working**



As a Personal Assistant, you will proactively manage and prioritise your workload to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Your responsibilities will include comprehensive administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, managing diaries, and coordinating travel arrangements.

Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion is crucial to this role. You will also be responsible for liaising verbally and in writing with colleagues within the Trust and with external stakeholders and agencies. Additionally, you will support the Corporate Executive Support Team by covering for the Corporate Executive management EAs when necessary.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jul 2024

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust was formed in April 2017. We run three acute sites Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford and Rutland Hospitals. In addition, we deliver outpatient and radiology services at Doddington Hospital, the Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely, and North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech.

We deliver acute care services to a growing catchment of approximately 900,000 residents living in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and the neighbouring counties of Norfolk and Bedfordshire.

Team North West Anglia is made up of approximately 7,500 members of staff and is supported by an army of 400 volunteers who dedicate some of their free time to support hospital services mainly in patient-facing roles.

This is a really exciting time for patients and staff as we work with our local health system partners across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire to deliver some key development projects that will shape the care we provide for future generations. As well as building a new hospital at Hinchingbrooke and redeveloping our sites at Peterborough and Stamford to better meet the needs of patients, we are investing in a Trust-wide electronic patient record system and harnessing digital technology within our diagnostic services to enhance the quality and speed of diagnosis and treatment.

The Executive Director of People (EDOP) is a key role on the Board of Directors, which has been created as part of our ongoing drive to create significant strategic, cultural, and operational change at NWAFT. Our EDOP will be responsible for creating and delivering a workforce agenda that supports, empowers, and develops our staff to be the best they can be while ensuring delivery of outstanding patient care.

The NHS faces well known issues in recruiting and retaining staff and in this competitive environment, NWAFT aspires to be an acute hospital employer of choice. The EDOP will implement pathways to achieve our goal of attracting & retaining key talent, working with their fellow board members and our partners in the wider NHS community. They will identify opportunities to innovate across our workforce provision, understanding the issues and delivering solutions locally & across the system.

The best organisations reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Therefore, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. This includes people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, women, and individuals with disabilities who we know are underrepresented in these important leadership roles.

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more please contact us at vicky.graham@odgersberndtson.comor see the information pack attached with details on how to apply.


This advert closes on Friday 19 Jul 2024

To act as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Nurse. The post holder will ensure good governance in line with relevant best practice is undertaken to the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements.

The post holder will provide senior administrative support for Board/committee meetings as assigned.

This post requires the post holder to work autonomously to investigate complex issues and identify relevant solutions. The post holder will need to deal with complex enquiries, whilst prioritising their workload.

The post holder will be required to plan and organise activities some of which may be complex and require ongoing management and adjustment to ensure the Chief Nurse is able to fulfil her responsibilities effectively including Board/Committee and senior management meetings as well as internal and external events on behalf of the Chief Nurse.

In addition, the post holder will be required to manage a range of projects which will require formulation and adjustment.

You will be an excellent communicator and be confident and comfortable in dealing with internal and external people at all levels.

The post holder will be the first point of contact on behalf of Executive Directors, their deputies and other senior managers.

The post-holder will work as part of the Executive Support Team and will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager including temporary cover for other members of the team.

Our teams work hard to be flexible and promote a health work/home life balance and so, agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.

Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
• In-house Physiotherapy Services
• Career development and training opportunities
• Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
• Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
• Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

To develop and be responsible for maintaining systems that ensure and demonstrate compliance with regulatory and best practice quality governance requirements including, but not limited to:
• Care Quality Commission Fundamental Standards
• NHSI Risk Assessment Framework
• Quality Schedule within the contract agreed with commissioners
• NHS Constitution (within scope of the Chief Nurse)
• Nursing and Midwifery Council
• NWAFT Quality Strategy and Quality Governance Framework

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Nurse, and the wider Care Quality Directorate Team, including the following functions:
• Proactively manage the Chief Nurse’s diary using Microsoft Outlook by balancing pressures and competing priorities, anticipating and planning future activity
• Manage the arrangements of the following meetings, and minute take where necessary, ensuring schedules are in line with the required governance timeframes for approval of key reports and submission to internal and external committees and / or commissioner or regulatory bodies:• Quality Assurance Committee (monthly)
• Quality Leadership Delivery Group (monthly)
• Care Quality Senior Leadership Team meeting (monthly)Trust Infection Prevention Control Committee (quarterly)
• Events, conferences and workshops as required
• Ensure the Chief Nurse has regular 1-1 meetings with the Care Quality Senior Leadership Team, Divisional Nursing Directors, Matrons and other key links to her
• Ability to recognise and review the effectiveness of meetings within portfolio and work with Chief Nurse to make improvements as necessary



Ad hoc project work for the Chief Nurse as required.
• Compile programmes for visitors to the Trust (e.g. Forces colleagues) and project management of events and other conferences and workshops as required, acting as central liaison point to coordinate all parties involved, including securing sponsorship to ensure events are cost neutral
• Support the facilitation of hospital inspections including but not exclusive to the Care Quality Commission


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jan 2024

A Vacancy at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity for a senior and experienced operations professional to join our Urgent and Emergency Care Divisional Triumvirate on a secondment basis.

This is a key senior leadership role within our organisation and you will play a key part in leading our overall response to a challenging organisational and system wide recovery agenda. You will also make an important contribution to the delivery, development and transformation of services for the benefit of our patients.

About the Division

The Division of Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) is one of five clinical divisions in the Trust with services across three sites Peterborough City Hospital (PCH), Hinchingbrooke Hospital (HH) and Stamford and Rutland Hospital (SRH). The Division includes two Emergency Departments, two Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services and Acute and short stay medical wards at PCH and HH, and a Minor Injury Unit and UTC at PCH and HH respectively. Annually we see approximately 200,000 attendances through our EDs, UTC and MIU and have a budget of £50 million and circa 900 workforce.

Having achieved significant performance improvements through the course of 2022 and in receipt of substantial investment, this is an exciting time for the division, as we contribute to the trust wide UEC Improvement Programme to deliver outstanding urgent and emergency care to our local population.

Together with your Divisional Director and Divisional Nursing Director you will be a core member of the Trust’s senior leadership team and you will be a delivery focussed strategic thinker with experience of working at a senior level and of overseeing complex service change. As a leader in one of five Divisional Triumvirate teams you will also support the other Divisions and work in partnership across our three hospitals and with the wider system.

You will also be joining a cohesive and supportive senior operations leadership team comprised of five Divisional Operations Directors, two Deputy Chief Operating Officers and a Chief Operating Officer, where co-ordination and collaborative working are a key part of how we work.

Most importantly, you will share the values and ambitions of our Trust and you will be patient and results focused as well as being a compassionate, inclusive and visible leader, who will contribute to creating and sustaining a culture of positive leadership and innovation within the Trust.

The Trust has an exciting and ambitious strategy for the future which includes plans for the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital and for opening further capacity at Peterborough City Hospital. There is a growing level of collaboration and partnership working across the ICS and the north of the county.

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.


Benefits to you
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

In conjunction with the Divisional Director take the strategic and operational lead for the Clinical Division and be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Division to optimise patient care and ensure services are Safe, Efficient and Effective.

Develop the strategy for the Division with the management team to inform and support the Trust’s strategic direction.

Provide assurance to the Board of Directors that financial, operational and clinical risks are being managed and that services are compliant with CQC registration.

Lead strategic programmes of work that cross organisational boundaries, representing the Trust, assuming the delegated role of executive sponsor where required.

Provide constant leadership and management of multiple competing priorities, in line with the values of the trust.

If requested, deputise for the Chief Operating Officer, for part or all of their duties during periods of leave. As requested, assume specific overall responsibility for senior operational leadership and management of a hospital site or sites when required.


This advert closes on Monday 27 Nov 2023