NHS

Chief Executive Officer

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Bamber Bridge, PrestonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

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Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role leads the whole Trust, setting strategy and making sure mental health and other services run well. It suits someone with senior leadership experience in health or large organisations.

What you'll need

  • Proven senior leadership experience in health or a similar public sector
  • Understanding of NHS structures and mental health services
  • Strong financial and operational management skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Relevant degree or equivalent senior management qualification

How to boost your chances

  • Research the Trust’s current services and challenges before interview
  • Show clear examples of leading large teams and budgets
  • Highlight any NHS or public sector experience on your CV
  • Prepare to discuss how you would improve patient outcomes
  • Network with current NHS leaders for insights

Written by AI to help you understand this advert in plain English. It can get things wrong — always check the original advert before you apply.

Job description

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including: Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secu…

How to apply

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Provenance

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Adzuna

First seen

19 September 2026

Last checked

19 September 2026

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About the employer

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Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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