Chief Executive Officer, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group

United Kingdom

3 Jun

Our group of hospitals provide acute and specialist care to the people of Merseyside and beyond.

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Women’s Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, alongside a host of community services.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 19,000 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

Dear colleague,
Thank you for your interest in the Group Chief Executive role at NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group).
This is a Group Model with scale, ambition and a clear sense of purpose. We operate across three statutory organisations within a group model, serving diverse communities across the Liverpool City Region and far beyond. With over 19,000 colleagues and a £1.8bn turnover, our impact is significant – but so too is our responsibility.
We are looking for a Chief Executive who sees this role not simply as running a large NHS organisation, but as leading a complex public service enterprise at a pivotal point in its evolution. Someone who can combine strategic clarity with operational grip; who understands the importance of culture and people alongside performance; and who is motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to health, opportunity and equity.
The Board is ambitious for what the UHL Group can and should become. We are united in our commitment to outstanding care, strong governance and long-term sustainability, and we are equally committed to supporting a Chief Executive who will lead with confidence, integrity and authenticity.
Liverpool is a remarkable city – proud, resilient and forward looking. Its NHS should reflect those qualities. The Chief Executive we appoint will play a defining role in shaping the future of healthcare here, working with our staff, our partners and our communities.
If you are excited by complexity, inspired by purpose and motivated by impact, we very much hope you will consider putting yourself forward.
David Flory CBE
Group Chair
Please click here to read the full recruitment pack.
All applications must include:
- A full curriculum vitae/resume - this should include your contact address and details, stating your preferred method of contact, highlighting and explaining any gaps in your employment history.
- The role reference number: A042104
- A cover letter outlining your relevant skills, knowledge, and experience, and demonstrating your suitability for the role. You should outline your personal responsibility and achievement within previous roles that demonstrates you have the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver this role, as outlined in the person specification and take the opportunity to highlight your personal values and motivations for applying for the role. (Microsoft Word document)
- Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director or Thomas Patterson, UK Managing Director whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Closing date: Wednesday, 7 September 2026
Stakeholder Sessions: TBC
Final Interviews: w/c 5 or 12 October 2026
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.