Regional Chief Operating Officer
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Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen in the North East and Yorkshire Regional team within NHS England for a Chief Operating Officer. This is a key leadership role in the regional health system, with responsibility, in conjunction with other leaders from across the professional spectrum, to lead teams to support systems to deliver improved quality, productivity and performance for the region's population, in line with NHS and other governmental priorities.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Operating Officer will lead on monitoring performance against annual operating plans and constitutional standards; supporting ICBs, providers and systems to optimise their overall performance, to reduce unwarranted clinical variation and to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources across the health service. This will require high calibre, credible and trusted leadership to support commissioners, providers and systems to deliver and commission high quality care in line with the requirements of Long Term Plan.
The post holder, as a member of the regional executive team, will support the Regional Director to deliver the objectives of NHS England and provide professional support to the Regional Director. They may lead or support initiatives set out by the Chief Operating Officer for England in relation to commissioning or the national frameworks for performance, intervention and oversight.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2024
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
£131,301 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-NEY-6751275-E
Job locations
Wellington Place
7 and 8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington Place
7 and 8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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