Chief Executive Newham Hospital
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- Employer:
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Location:
- London
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Closing date :
- 9am Friday 7th August 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe134195
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Description
A defining leadership opportunity at the heart of east London.
Barts Health is one of the largest and most influential healthcare organisations in the country, serving a diverse population of more than two million people across north east London while playing a leading role in shaping healthcare nationally. Operating at scale but delivering locally through our five hospitals, we have a unique opportunity to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and set the standard for modern, integrated care.
We are now seeking a Chief Executive for Newham Hospital, a vital district hospital at the centre of one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse communities.
As a member of the Group Executive and Trust Board, you will play a key role in shaping the wider strategy of Barts Health while leading Newham Hospital through its next phase. You will be accountable for delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate care, improving performance and creating an environment where our people can thrive.
This is a role defined by place-based leadership. As the Trust’s senior leader in the Borough of Newham, you will work in close partnership with local authorities, the integrated care system and community organisations to address health inequalities and deliver meaningful improvements in population health outcomes.
We are looking for an exceptional, values-led leader with the credibility to operate at Board level in a complex organisation and the ambition to drive change at scale. With a strong track record of delivering improvement in complex healthcare environments, you will combine strategic clarity with strong operational grip, alongside the ability to build an inclusive culture and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact, leading a vital London hospital while contributing to the direction of one of the NHS’s most ambitious and progressive organisations.
If you are motivated by improving outcomes, tackling inequalities and leading at scale, we would be delighted to hear from you.
In addition to your application (CV and supporting statement), candidates are required to record a 3-minute video response on the following topic:
- My motivation for applying for this role.
You can record your video by following this link: https://myint.video/aScieF8xPt
The deadline for the video responses is the same as the deadline for submitting your application (CV and supporting statement): 9am Friday 7th August.
Full instructions on how to complete the video response is available via the link. If you require any support, please contact Mickala Da-Silva, Senior Project Coordinator who will be happy to assist: mickala.da-silva@gatenbysanderson.com / 0207 426 3988.
For further information please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite https://bartshealth.gs-attract.com/job/chief-executive-newham-hospital.23452/ and for a conversation in confidence please reach out to our recruitment partners GatenbySanderson:
Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant
E: julia.stclare@gatenbysanderson.com
T: +44 (0) 7807 631 564
Melanie Shearer, Partner
E: melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com
T: +44 (0) 7785 616 548
Closing Date: 7th August
Final Interview: w/c 7th September
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How to Apply
- Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
- A completed fit and proper person form – the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
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