Welcome from Kevin McNamara,
Chief Executive

Thank you for taking the time to explore this opportunity to join Gloucestershire Hospitals as our next Chief People Officer. As Chief people Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change across the People function, spanning recruitment colleague development, workforce planning, wellbeing and organisational culture. This role offers the freedom to embed world-class HR practices, empower managers and staff and enhance the experience of colleagues, ultimately making a tangible and positive impact on patient care.

Equality, diversity, inclusion and workforce innovation are central to our approach with aBoard committed to providing real leadership and change in this space. In this role, you will have a platform to design and deliver people strategies in partnership with colleagues across the wider health and care system and play a key role in supporting Gloucestershire Hospitals’ response to the NHS 10-year plan and other major programmes that will shape healthcare across the county.

We recognise the challenges ahead, including rising demands, workforce pressures, financial constraints and the need to modernise our ageing estate. Yet through collaboration, innovation and a focus on continuous improvement, Gloucestershire Hospitals remains committed to delivering the very best care every day for everyone.

We are seeking an exceptional leader and most importantly a great team player – someone with strategic vision, emotional intelligence and the ability to help us live our values out loud turning them into meaningful action. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, with the credibility and confidence to influence across complex systems, while also being visible, compassionate and authentic presence for our people. You will be someone who wants to leave a positive legacy for our Trust, the people we work with and the people we serve.

Thank you for your interest.

About Gloucestershire Hospitals

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services from two large district general hospitals, as well as outpatient clinics, diagnostics and some surgical services from community hospitals throughout Gloucestershire. Our teams are made up of over 9,000 staff and volunteers representing over 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures, experience and expertise, working together to serve our local community.