Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Operating Officer

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Job summary

The Trust is looking for an experienced, compassionate, highly motivated and ambitious individual as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Reporting to James Lowell, our new Chief Executive Officer and holding a voting Board position, this highly influential role requires the ability to manage a complex range of surgical and clinical specialities as well as develop effective internal and external relationships. You will have a proven track record of operational delivery, evidenced commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ability to lead the transformation to deliver our new Trust strategy.

The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of operational leadership and achievement in complex organisations, as well as extensive experience in, and knowledge of, the health sector and partnership working.

Please note this advert will be closed early if we receive sufficient suitable applicants therefore please ensure you complete your application as soon as possible.

For an informal discussion with James, please contact his executive assistant Karen Theobald - karen.theobald2@nhs.net or 01342 41 4699

Informal visits available on 24 November, stakeholder event on 27 November and Interviews taking place on 4/5 December 2023.

Main duties of the job

To lead the Trust's operational delivery, ensuring high quality, cost effective services that are innovative and responsive to the needs of patients.

As a voting member of the board sharing responsibility for:

Setting the Trust's strategic direction
Achievement of the Trust's corporate objectives including compliance with CQC standards and the delivery of national targets and core standards
Delivering high quality and safe care to patients
Promoting a high performance culture
Promoting and living the values of the Trust and fostering a culture which enables and motivates staff to deliver outstanding care to our patients and customers.
Maintaining the financial strength of the Trust
To uphold the Trust's values and be active in eliminating discrimination and at all times promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Date posted

26 October 2023

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-COO2023-SO

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job role and essential person requirements please see the attached Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job role and essential person requirements please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience at Board level as a Director
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience and in depth professional knowledge acquired working at a very senior level
Track record of service delivery, performance improvement and innovation in a complex, acute hospital environment within the NHS or independent healthcare sector
Extensive experience leading a range of complex acute healthcare services, taking responsibility for overall performance and meeting local and national targets

Desirable

A business related qualification such as a Master's in Business Administration (MBA)

Leadership and Engagement

Essential

Excellent leadership and communication skills with experience of dealing directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including clinicians, regulators, commissioners and patients
Track record of delivery through engaging with staff and working through teams

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience at Board level as a Director
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience and in depth professional knowledge acquired working at a very senior level
Track record of service delivery, performance improvement and innovation in a complex, acute hospital environment within the NHS or independent healthcare sector
Extensive experience leading a range of complex acute healthcare services, taking responsibility for overall performance and meeting local and national targets

Desirable

A business related qualification such as a Master's in Business Administration (MBA)

Leadership and Engagement

Essential

Excellent leadership and communication skills with experience of dealing directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including clinicians, regulators, commissioners and patients
Track record of delivery through engaging with staff and working through teams

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)