Job overview

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community health services in the country, serving a population of more than 1.1 million people across Derbyshire and Derby. We are proud to be a segment 1 organisation in the NHS Oversight Framework, reflecting our strong performance and high degree of autonomy, and to have achieved green status in our recent Provider Capability Assessment. We were rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and continue to be recognised nationally for our culture, quality of care and staff experience.

Following the decision of our previous chief executive to step down after 13 years, we appointed an interim chief executive from within our existing executive team to provide continuity and stability through a period of significant national challenge. Over the past 18 months, we’ve continued to perform strongly, maintaining financial balance, delivering high levels of activity and strengthening our role as a key partner within the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.

In the most recent reporting year we achieved a £3.26m surplus, delivered 98% of planned activity, and sustained excellent staff survey results, retaining our position as one of the highest performing community providers in the country. We have continued to invest in our people, modernise our services and play a leading role in shaping the future of community-based care across Derbyshire.

To arrange an informal discussion with Julie Houlder, Trust Chair please contact Mel Curd, Associate Director of Corporate Governance on [email protected]. 

Main duties of the job

You will provide visible, values-led leadership to an organisation that is performing well, with a clear strategic direction and a deeply committed workforce. You will work closely with the Board, executive team and system partners to sustain high-quality care, deliver financial sustainability and continue to develop integrated, neighbourhood-based models of care aligned to the NHS long-term vision. 

You will be accountable for the overall leadership and performance of the Trust, ensuring robust governance, strong financial management and a culture where people feel supported, included and able to do their best work. You will represent DCHS across the Derbyshire system and beyond, strengthening partnerships with NHS organisations, local authorities, the voluntary and community sector and wider stakeholders.

We are looking for a leader who is credible, collaborative and grounded in NHS values. You will bring a strong understanding of the health and care system, evidence of developing Neighbourhood operating models, experience of leading complex organisations and the emotional intelligence to lead with compassion through a challenging and changing environment.

Above all, you will share our commitment to putting people at the centre – our patients, our communities and our colleagues. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing, well-regarded community trust at a time of stability, confidence and opportunity – helping to shape the future of health and care in Derbyshire.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.