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 was established on 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 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.
We are now seeking to recruit to the role of Chief Finance Officer. In this pivotal role, you will build strong foundations of financial stewardship, governance and organisational strategy within the new Trust. This role offers breadth and complexity, leading the development of the Trust’s financial framework, corporate and financial governance arrangements, procurement and contracting functions, estates and facilities function, risk management approach, and the sustainability agenda.
This is a unique leadership opportunity at a significant 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 backgrounds.
Closing date for applications – Monday 10 August 2026.
