Job Overview
WELL Runcorn is a hub developed collaboratively by multiple partner organisations and the public across Halton. The brand represents organisations within the health, care and wellbeing, and education sector across the borough coming together to support the local population. As part of the Reconnecting Runcorn programme, the Hub supports regeneration of Runcorn town centre as well as providing a modern, accessible and purpose‑built facility for people to attend appointments and seek advice for any challenges that may be impacting on their general health and wellbeing.
The service model is focussed on children, families and people living with long‑term conditions. Providers, including NHS organisations, the council, education providers and the third sector (including voluntary and community organisations) will come together to deliver multiple integrated services including:
Community paediatrics
Community midwifery
Mental health support, including specialist perinatal care
Pain management
Education sessions, including 14‑19 years and adult courses
Main Duties of the Job
The WELL Runcorn general manager will be the lead in co‑ordinating and facilitating integrated health, care, wellbeing and education services across multiple provider organisations. You will provide day‑to‑day management of the hub, supporting teams delivering services from the building to ensure the smooth, safe and effective delivery of those services. The role will work closely with Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who will act as the lead tenant for the building, and with other public sector and third sector organisations to maximise health and wellbeing outcomes for the people of Halton. An integral part of this role will be to ensure the safe and efficient running of the Hub, along with continued customer satisfaction and full utilisation of services and space.
About Us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC‑rated "good" organisation with "outstanding" features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti‑racist approach in all we do.
Details
Date posted: 17 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 370‑ADM7RHEH‑a1098
Job location: WELL Runcorn Hub, Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
Operational service management/leadership experience
Experience (Desirable)
Experience of working in a public sector environment – ideally NHS, social care or Council
Budgetary management
Qualifications (Essential)
Degree level with additional experience to postgraduate level or equivalent level of experience
Qualifications (Desirable)
Other relevant professional qualification
Skills, knowledge and competencies (Essential)
Knowledge and understanding of governance and risk management systems and processes
Ability to analyse data and diagnose problems; proven reasoning and negotiating skills
Present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to groups
Skills, knowledge and competencies (Desirable)
Understanding of key health and care targets and strategies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer Details
Name: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address: WELL Runcorn Hub, Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE
Employer’s Website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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