Chief Executive Officer

Applications for this role are being handled by Odgers.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is at a defining point in its development. Serving a population of around two million people across four counties, we deliver mental health, community health and learning disability services that make a real difference to the lives of children, adults and families every day. With 7,600 dedicated colleagues working across 150 sites, we are united by our purpose: to provide safe, compassionate and high‑quality care that helps people live healthier and more independent lives.

We are proud of our strong foundations. Rated Good by the CQC, we have a track record of financial stability, operational performance and improvement, with high patient experience scores and growing research capability driven by our strong academic partnerships. We are progressing major developments including the transformation of our community services, digital modernisation and the redevelopment of Warneford Park as a world‑leading campus for research, education and innovation.

This is a moment of significant change and opportunity. From April 2026 the new NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board will be formed. Oxford Health will play a central leadership role in helping to design and deliver integrated models of care, tackle inequalities and shape system priorities across a population of 2.5 million people.

We now seek an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead Oxford Health into its next chapter.

You will be a visible, values‑driven and inclusive leader with the strategic breadth, compassion and credibility to guide a complex organisation through transformation. You will bring a strong track record of senior leadership in a demanding healthcare environment, with the ability to inspire high‑performing teams, strengthen culture and work collaboratively with partners across the wider system. You will set the tone for compassionate, patient‑centred care that is delivered equitably across a diverse geography.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Carmel Gibbons Job title:
Partner and Head of the Healthcare Practice Email address: