Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Group Chair Norfolk & Waveney University Hospital Group

Norwich NR4 7UG

Key information

Pay
£85,000 per annum
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
21 Nov 2026

About this role

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

In conjunction with Alumni Global The Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group are seeking to appoint a new Group Chair.

To be considered for this role please follow the link to the application process with Alumni

Group Chair, Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group - Alumni Global

Please note only applications submitted to Alumni will be considered, we will not be accepting applications via Trac and NHS Jobs

All applications must include

  • A full curriculum vitae/resume
  • Quoting the relevant role reference number:A042402
  • A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group that particularly attract you to the post (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)

At the NWUHG, you will work together with Group CEO, Prof Lesley Dwyer, and joint Executive and non-Executive Directors to lead the Group Board

This structure will align our strategic ambitions and give us the streamlined decision-making combined with locally-focused delivery of care that will enable us to enhance experience and outcomes for patients across Norfolk and Waveney. It also gives us the opportunity to:

  • Transform health services based on the needs of our patients and communities, particularly focusing on preventative and proactive healthcare for people with long-term conditions and delivering a consistent best practice model of urgent and emergency care with a focus on frailty
  • Build on our combined knowledge, skills and experience to implement safe and sustainable care models, level-up access and outcomes and improve outcomes for people with cancer
  • Work at scale to improve our service resilience, enhance staff development and training, create a University Hospital system that strengthens our potential for research, training and innovation, and realise the benefits of service transformation that can be achieved through estates and digital
  • Tackle underlying financial challenges and take advantage of the negotiation, purchasing and investment power that comes with being part of a group

For a confidential discussion on this role please contact

Thomas Patterson, Managing Director or Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director whose details can be found via the link to the Alumni advert

Group Chair, Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group - Alumni Global

This advert closes on Friday 13 Nov 2026