Job summary
Lead the future of
healthcare at CDDFT
Are you ready to take on a
pivotal role in one of the UKs largest acute and community NHS Trusts?
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
(CDDFT) is
searching for an exceptional Chief Executive to drive forward our mission of
delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality joined-up
care to the 650,000 people we serve across a wide and diverse
geography.
With a dedicated team of over
8,000 hardworking colleagues working across hospitals and community settings,
we are committed to placing people and communities at the heart of all we do.
With communities that span
urban and rural areas, each with unique health and wellbeing needs, this role
offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting
difference in shaping services that truly matter.
Apply by: 29 December 2024
Shortlisting will
take place on 30 December 2024
Interviews will take
place on 9 January 2025
Find out more: www.cddft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Why CDDFT?
Patients first:At CDDFT, patients are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to putting patients first
A people-focused culture:We invest in, value, and support our workforce - because we know that a fulfilled workforce, means better patient care and outcomes
Innovation at our core: We embrace cutting-edge research and new approaches to ensure were always improving outcomes for our patients and local communities
Collaborative spirit:We work together with local organisations, partners, and the wider North East system, delivering integrated care and creating a healthier future together
Who were looking for: A leader with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and people. Someone who is ready to champion our values, nurture our workforce, and inspire our teams to deliver safe, compassionate and joined-up care that is right first time, every time.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Executive is responsible for the direction and leadership of the Trust, and for implementing the organisations strategic goals and objectives as established by the Board of Directors.
The Chief Executive has an overall responsibility for the management and performance of the Trust, fulfilling statutory requirements, delivering against clinical and non-clinical performance targets, securing continuous improvement and providing safe, high quality and effective services within financial boundaries.
The Chief Executive will lead on work with commissioners, the Integrated Care System/Integrated Care Partnership, other acute and community, and specialist providers, primary and community care partners, and local councils to transform local health and social care provision in a sustainable system whilst also ensuring that the Trust delivers on its vision, values and key priorities internally.
The Chief Executive will ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and safe services for the population served by the Trust. The Chief Executive has a personal duty to sign off the Trust accounts in accordance with statutory duties
The attached Job Description and Person Specification will provide you with more detail on the requirements for the role. If you believe you have what it takes to make a real difference, then click APPLY.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chief Executive is responsible for the direction and leadership of the Trust, and for implementing the organisations strategic goals and objectives as established by the Board of Directors.
The Chief Executive has an overall responsibility for the management and performance of the Trust, fulfilling statutory requirements, delivering against clinical and non-clinical performance targets, securing continuous improvement and providing safe, high quality and effective services within financial boundaries.
The Chief Executive will lead on work with commissioners, the Integrated Care System/Integrated Care Partnership, other acute and community, and specialist providers, primary and community care partners, and local councils to transform local health and social care provision in a sustainable system whilst also ensuring that the Trust delivers on its vision, values and key priorities internally.
The Chief Executive will ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and safe services for the population served by the Trust. The Chief Executive has a personal duty to sign off the Trust accounts in accordance with statutory duties
The attached Job Description and Person Specification will provide you with more detail on the requirements for the role. If you believe you have what it takes to make a real difference, then click APPLY.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Masters qualification in leadership or management related subject and significant experience of senior leadership in a complex health care environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and versatile communication skills and highly developed and adaptable presentation skills
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Able to develop effective working partnerships and alliances and build effective teams
- Effective leadership skills demonstrating organisational values
- Well-developed strategy formulation skills
- Highly developed business management skills so as to sustain and develop the Trust as a successful organisation
- The determination to achieve excellence and to challenge poor performance
- Good awareness and delivery of Strategic Planning, Change Management and Quality Management
- A commitment to team working, including collaborative/delegation and the ability to listen to and take into account the views of others
- Energy, resilience, and an understanding of their own strengths and limitations.
- Strength of character, and willingness to make difficult decisions in the interests of the Trust and its patients and the ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Role of an NHS Acute Trust Chief Executive and Accountable Officer status and responsibilities
- NHS financial funding and contracting systems
- National health and social care policy
- The ability to identify key influencers and create strategies that involve these individuals in shaping and delivering change and providing support to the Trust;
- A strong commitment to making service improvements and achieving high quality outcomes for patients;
- Experience of delivering effective Public Relations and demonstrable Political Sensitivity
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- To commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework
- Working together for patients
- Respect and Dignity
- Commitment to quality of care
- Compassion
- Improving lives
- Everyone counts.
Experience
Essential
- As a Chief Executive operating at Executive Board level preferably in a Foundation Trust (FT) Acute and/or community Hospital multiple site environment
- Demonstrable record of managing major change within a complex organisation
- Track record of successfully delivering strategic change in complex health andsocial care systems
- Evidence of well-developed and effective networks, including partnership working across health and social care
- Sustaining effective delivery of clinical and non-clinical performance targets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Masters qualification in leadership or management related subject and significant experience of senior leadership in a complex health care environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and versatile communication skills and highly developed and adaptable presentation skills
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Able to develop effective working partnerships and alliances and build effective teams
- Effective leadership skills demonstrating organisational values
- Well-developed strategy formulation skills
- Highly developed business management skills so as to sustain and develop the Trust as a successful organisation
- The determination to achieve excellence and to challenge poor performance
- Good awareness and delivery of Strategic Planning, Change Management and Quality Management
- A commitment to team working, including collaborative/delegation and the ability to listen to and take into account the views of others
- Energy, resilience, and an understanding of their own strengths and limitations.
- Strength of character, and willingness to make difficult decisions in the interests of the Trust and its patients and the ability to manage conflict
Desirable
- Role of an NHS Acute Trust Chief Executive and Accountable Officer status and responsibilities
- NHS financial funding and contracting systems
- National health and social care policy
- The ability to identify key influencers and create strategies that involve these individuals in shaping and delivering change and providing support to the Trust;
- A strong commitment to making service improvements and achieving high quality outcomes for patients;
- Experience of delivering effective Public Relations and demonstrable Political Sensitivity
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- To commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework
- Working together for patients
- Respect and Dignity
- Commitment to quality of care
- Compassion
- Improving lives
- Everyone counts.
Experience
Essential
- As a Chief Executive operating at Executive Board level preferably in a Foundation Trust (FT) Acute and/or community Hospital multiple site environment
- Demonstrable record of managing major change within a complex organisation
- Track record of successfully delivering strategic change in complex health andsocial care systems
- Evidence of well-developed and effective networks, including partnership working across health and social care
- Sustaining effective delivery of clinical and non-clinical performance targets
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.
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
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.
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
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
