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Interview at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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This trust closed 13 of its 64 adverts early since 20 Sep 2026, a median 8 days before the closing date. If you see a role here, apply early.
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How the Trust Is Performing
What the Board Is Talking About
The Chief Executive reported that the integrated hospital and community trust was formally established in April 2026, with integration continuing.
3 Jun 2026 · 5 months old · from the shared board of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
The paper reports that Warrington and Halton Hospitals was integrated into North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in April 2026, so corporate, governance and transformation teams are now worki
3 Jun 2026 · 5 months old · from the shared board of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
The finance committee supported the EPR Outline Business Case for Trust Board approval in May 2026.
22 May 2026 · 5 months old · from the shared board of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
The committee reported a required reduction of 324.7 WTE to deliver pay savings, a strengthened vacancy control process and posts removed only after quality impact sign off, with moderate assurance.
22 May 2026 · 5 months old · from the shared board of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
The paper reports the Better Care Together integration was on track to create North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust on 1 April 2026, with ten workstreams including Digital Services and Corpor
1 Apr 2026 · 7 months old · from the shared board of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Money
For Your Interview: the trust plans to spend more than its income this year. Questions about efficiency and value for money are likely, so have an example of saving time or money ready.
People
Scores at or above the acute trust average on 8 of 9 measures. NHS Staff Survey 2025, against 109 acute trusts.
Staff Mood
Fewer than 100 responses in Apr to Jun 2026, so read that point with care.
Systems and Digital
| Electronic patient record | Dedalus Lorenzo |
| Digital maturity | 2.77 of 5 · down from 2.89 (2025) |
| Data Security and Protection Toolkit | Approaching standards · 2025-26 |
Hiring and Sponsorship
No live roles at this trust today. See all live roles.
Holds a sponsor licence: Skilled Worker · Worker (A rating). 4 live adverts say sponsorship is offered.
CQC: Good, from an inspection in July 2019. That rating is over 7 years old.
Hiring Over Time
121 adverts since Jun 25.
Before You Go In: Questions You Could Ask the Panel
- How are the structural changes the board has agreed affecting teams like this one?From: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust Formally Established
- Where is this programme now, and what would this role pick up from it?From: Electronic Patient Record Outline Business Case Goes to the Board
- How does the board's change of direction here affect the priorities for this role?From: Workforce Plan Requires a 324.7 WTE Reduction
- The trust is planning a deficit this year. How does this role support the plans to close it?From: Money: planned surplus or deficit
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