Chief Executive Officer
The closing date is 26 November 2025
Job summary
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to succeed Aaron Cummins as Chief Executive Officer as we continue our journey to create a great place to be cared for and a great place to work. This pivotal role will lead the Trust to deliver our ambitions and our aspiration to be at the forefront of innovation and reform.
We welcome applications from candidates across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds who bring intellect, energy, and commitment but also compassion, insight and empathy. This is a rewarding role which will offer the right person a wealth of opportunities to make a positive difference to the wider health and care system.
Andrew Stephenson CBE Chair of the Trust.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director or David Heaton, Principal Researcher on +44 7842 003 200.
Main duties of the job
How to apply All applications must be submitted directly to Alium Global using the link below -Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Alumni Global
All applications must include:
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A full curriculum vitae/resume
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Quoting the role reference number: A041232
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A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and UHMB that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
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Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
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A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience "Dependant on Experience"
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-CEO21102025
Job locations
Trust Head Quarters
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Trust Head Quarters
Kendal
LA9 7RG
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