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Chief Executive Officer

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Huddersfield, HD3 3EB Posted 26 October 2026 Apply by 10 November 2026
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Role description

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is seeking an outstanding Chief Executive to lead the organisation and help shape the future of healthcare across Calderdale, Kirklees and the wider West Yorkshire system.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking leader to contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust and influence care delivery across the wider health and care system. Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, NHS England and partner organisations, you will play a pivotal role in driving transformation, innovation and continuous improvement to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and communities.

You will join us as we begin the next stage of our long-term plan to transform hospital and community services in Calderdale and Huddersfield, including a £200 million development at Calderdale Royal Hospital. This investment will support high-quality, compassionate care for patients while improving the working experience of our colleagues, in line with our One Culture of Care.

You will be an inspirational and visible leader, ready to guide the Trust through the next phase of its improvement journey.

About us

CHFT is an integrated Trust employing more than 6,500 colleagues and providing hospital and community services across Calderdale and Kirklees. Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, we are a top-performing Trust for elective recovery, emergency care and cancer care, and are widely recognised as a national digital leader in supporting people across local and regional systems.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Through our One Culture of Care, we support and care for one another so that we can provide outstanding, compassionate care to our patients. We are therefore looking for an inclusive, collaborative, creative and compassionate leader.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience VSM (circa £200,000)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

372-CORP2094

Job locations

Trust HQ Corporate Office, Acre Mills Outpatients

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have: Board-level experience in a large, complex Trust preferably with some of that experience in a Chief Executive role A strong record of achievement.

We are looking for someone who is: Visible, inclusive and values driven. Experienced in leadership, partnership working and organisational transformation. Strategically focused and unwavering in their commitment to outstanding, compassionate care.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Desirable

  • Participation in the Aspiring Chief Executives programme

NHS Leadership Competency Framework

Essential

  • The Chief Executive must meet the requirements of NHS England's Leadership Framework for board members

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.

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Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ Corporate Office, Acre Mills Outpatients

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk

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