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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Group Chief Delivery Officer

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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Job summary

A defining leadership role shaping excellence across one of the largest acute systems in the NHS.North West London Acute Provider Group brings together Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Chelsea Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. From 1 April 2026 we will move to a unified Group model. Our 12 hospitals and 37,000 colleagues share a deep commitment to innovation, research and partnership with local communities.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the next phase of our journey. As Group Chief Delivery Officer, you will provide visible system leadership, working with trust executives to deliver operational excellence. You will lead the development of our Group Operating Model, ensuring we use our collective capacity well, support clinical teams to deliver high-quality care and strengthen our resilience. You will also play a central role in major programmes that define the future of acute care in North West London.

We are seeking an inspiring operational leader with a track record of success. You will bring strategic insight, resilience, collaborative style that builds trusted relationships and empowers colleagues. You will also champion an inclusive and supportive culture where teams can thrive. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds sharing our ambition and values.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visitwww.odgers.com

Main duties of the job

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-VSM-4

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to degree level, or equivalent
  • Able to evidence continuing professional development
  • For complete essential criteria please view the Job Description attachment.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to degree level, or equivalent
  • Able to evidence continuing professional development
  • For complete essential criteria please view the Job Description attachment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant

Vicky Graham

vicky.graham@odgers.com

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-VSM-4

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY


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