Chief Operating Officer

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and accomplished leader who is currently serving as a Chief Operating Officer or an experienced Deputy Chief Operating Officer within a comparable organisation.

As Chief Operating Officer and a voting member of the Board the post holder is responsible for the daily and ongoing operational delivery of services for patients and communities, according to the Trust's operational plan and strategic intent. They will lead the delivery of high-quality clinical services and co-ordinate effect day to day performance management across clinical care groups.

They will share collective corporate responsibility and accountability for the management, performance and governance of our organisation and its services. They will work closely with colleagues as a member of our executive team and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver our vision, operating in accordance with our value

Main duties of the job

The post holder has executive level responsibility for:

Ensuring the highest quality, effective and efficient health care services are operationally delivered within available resources to meet all necessary standards of safety, quality and patient access.

Actively lead, along with other Executive Directors, in the formulation of Trust strategy and business plans.

Provide strong, visible leadership for the day to day management of the Trust with an absolute focus on the delivery of high quality patient care through direct line management of the Trust operational structure, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPRR) and Performance Improvement Function.

Role model our values and behaviours that we aspire to and actively support our culture change work within our Trust, ensuring kind and compassionate leadership where we include with care, listen with curiosity and act with courage

Work and operate on a system wide basis ensuring services are optimised for the people of Devon.

To be a part of the Director on-call rota

About us

Why Work With Us

We have more than 6,000 dedicated people who are delivering compassionate health and social care in people's homes, in our communities and across more than 15 sites in Torbay and South Devon, including our main acute hospital site at Torbay Hospital.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV together with a covering letter setting out your motivation for the role and demonstrating how your experience, skills and achievements align with the key requirements of the position.

Please include the names and full contact details of referees covering the most recent six years of your employment. Referees will only be approached at the final stage of the selection process and with the candidate's prior consent.

Please note that completion of a Trac application form is not required for this vacancy.

Applications should be submitted via email to: tsdft.seniorrecruitment@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see supporting documents for full Job Description with further information on requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification in relevant subject area, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable record of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• demonstrable success at a senior level of managing operations in a large organisation and acute experience at a senior level
• experience of working across complex organisational structures, in uncertain environments
• demonstrable track record of delivery within financial constraints, experience of delivery within Cost Improvement Plans, and the achievement of national and local performance standards
• significant demonstrable achievement in advancement, development and performance improvement of services