Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Joint Chief Finance Officer

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: Executive/VSM Remuneration Package
Location: Wirral
We are seeking an exceptional, values-driven leader to become Joint Chief Finance Officer for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
This role comes at a critical and exciting point in the transformation of health and care services across Wirral. As both organisations prepare to come together through a statutory transaction in 2027, you will help shape the future of the new integrated provider, and influence strategy at the highest level while leading the development of a sustainable financial future that enables high-quality, compassionate and innovative care.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide executive leadership across Finance, Digital and Information, and Procurement, whilst serving as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).
The Opportunity
We are looking for a strategic leader who can combine financial expertise with commercial acumen, systems thinking and a commitment to public service. You will work alongside executive and clinical colleagues to shape strategy, lead transformation, strengthen organisational performance and deliver long-term financial sustainability across both Trusts.
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- Lead the development and delivery of a joint financial strategy across two organisations.
- Provide trusted advice and constructive challenge to Boards and Executive Teams.
- Drive financial recovery, efficiency and sustainable performance.
- Lead modern, high-performing Finance, Procurement and Digital functions.
- Build strong partnerships across the NHS, local authorities, regulators and the wider Cheshire and Merseyside system.
- Champion innovation, transparency, inclusion and continuous improvement
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.


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We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Alison Hughes
Job title: Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications
Email address: alison.hughes29@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0151 604 7240
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