Become our next Group Chief Nurse
A message from our Group Chief Executive
Thank you for your interest in the newly created role of Group Chief Nurse for Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). Our two Trusts are working closely in partnership, and we are committed to becoming a Group by April 2026. With a budget of £850 million, we work together to support our communities, proudly employing more than 9,000 devoted professionals in community and secondary care who strive to provide high quality, integrated healthcare.
This is an exciting opportunity to build on the excellent and transformative work already happening across both organisations, to drive further integration and enhance the quality of care for all the communities we serve. This role offers the chance to make a significant and positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities and our staff. We are seeking an open and compassionate leader who will listen to and learn from our patients, families and communities to ensure the improvements we make are real, positive and sustainable.
Both Boards are committed to building a modern NHS with more services closer to home in the community, supported by two thriving hospitals.
- £300million Hospitals Transformation Programme – a once-in-a-generation investment to enhance acute services
- Neighbourhood Transformation Programme – focused on tackling health and rural inequalities through integrated neighbourhood services
- Digital innovation, clinical redesign and estates transformation – to provide modern, exceptional care and value for patients
- Cultural and organisational improvements – an environment where staff feel valued, empowered and supported in their professional growth
- Integrating the CARE (Care, Acknowledge, Respect, Empower) framework throughout our organisations to ensure that empathy and communication remain a priority at every level
As Group Chief Executive, I am dedicated to promoting genuine and empathetic leadership that ensures we provide the highest quality of care for our patients and addresses the needs of both them and their families.
Every single member of our team is vital to our services, no matter their position – we all serve our communities, and it’s important that we empower and support everyone so they can excel in what they do.
I am dedicated to openness and transparency with our patients, staff, communities, and stakeholders. We are actively working to cultivate a culture of reliability, trustworthiness and honesty. Our commitment extends to communicating clearly about our current initiatives, future ambitions and, where needed, ongoing effort to restore pride and confidence within our organisations.
Both Trusts currently face different but important and interdependent challenges which, without action to address them, will worsen over time. These challenges include the need to sustain improvements in quality and patient experience, to develop new clinical models of care, ensure strong clinical leadership across whole patient pathways, and to continue to reform the workforce to deliver a more modern NHS that meets local needs. To deliver the aspirations of the national 10 Year Plan, and local transformation priorities, both Trusts agree that accelerating their ‘Better Together’ partnership will provide more integrated care and a better experience for all.
In 2025, SaTH was awarded University status, which will foster the delivery of high quality care and attract further research and investment, creating an engaging environment for both academic and clinical advancement. As a Group, we have an excellent opportunity to expand our educational offerings by providing diverse and multidisciplinary placements that will benefit both patients and colleagues.
We are seeking an experienced leader who demonstrates kindness, warmth, compassion and can build upon the commitment, expertise, and innovation exhibited by our colleagues each day. The successful candidate will possess significant senior healthcare management experience and proven expertise in their area of practice. They will be adept at leading teams through complex organisational changes, driving continuous quality improvement, and cultivating productive partnerships.
If you are passionate about improving health and care and delivering an excellent experience for our patients and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
This is a pivotal moment to shape the future of healthcare in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Join us in delivering exceptional care and value, championing a progressive NHS and making a lasting difference for our communities. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jo Williams
Group Chief Executive