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Chief Executive Officer - Newham Hospital

Barts Health NHS Trust

London, England, UK
Full-time
Corporate Strategy & FP&A
Posted 8 Jul 2026

Job Description

Chief Executive, Newham Hospital Barts Health NHS Trust 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. Required 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 .

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Shearer Job title: GatenbySanderson Partner Email address: melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com Telephone number: 07785 616548

Julia StClare julia.stclare@gatenbysanderson.com 07807 631 564

Stephanie Crossland stepanie.crossland@agtenbysanderson.com

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