Chief Executive Officer

Online NHS Trust

Chief Executive

The Online NHS Trust is being established as the NHS's first national, digital-first Trust to address some of the most pressing challenges in elective care in England. This is a bold and progressive development that will deliver high-quality, clinically rigorous elective care unconstrained by geography, estate or traditional workforce models. Its ambition is transformational providing the expertise to operate at national scale, set standards for virtual elective care, and directly contribute to elective recovery.

The Online NHS Trust has been formally established from 1 June 2026, with clinical services becoming available in 2027/28. It has been set up as an NHS Trust, accountable to the public and Parliament and will be regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Patients will access the Online NHS Trust via the NHS App and it is expected to deliver the equivalent of up to 8.5 million appointments and assessments in its first three years post launch, freeing physical capacity across local providers for patients who need or prefer in-person care and representing one of the most ambitious service innovations undertaken by the NHS in recent decades.

Having recruited the Chair and Non-Executive Directors, we are now seeking to recruit to the role of Chief Executive. This is a once in a generation opportunity to join the Board of the Online NHS Trust, leading its development into a fully operational provider of virtual elective care services. As Chief Executive, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a new national organisation. We are seeking a leader who is motivated by delivering public value and the opportunity to create a lasting legacy that will transform how elective care is provided. This is a role for a leader with a strong focus on digital transformation and the capability to deliver large-scale change for our patients and communities.

This is a unique leadership opportunity at a pivotal moment for the NHS. NHS England particularly welcomes applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities the NHS serves and who bring perspectives from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

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Closing date for applications - Monday 29th June 2026