Job summary
We are in the process of establishing long-term capability to deliver the New Hospital Programme (NHP), the third largest programme on the Government's Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP), enabling the delivery of NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan. The Programme is committed to changing the way hospitals are built and achieving significant savings through repeatable design, modern methods of construction, new approaches to clinical planning and the implementation of innovation in sustainability, digital technology and new care methods.
To achieve this, NHP requires a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the formal deputy for the NHP Chief Programme Officer (CPO). Accountable for leading as the Proxy Operator, representing hospital requirements and interests on behalf of Trusts, the COO will require significant experience operating at NHS CEO level or equivalent. Recognising that NHP activity will have significant impact across national NHS systems, the COO will utilise their NHS experience to lead strategic engagement and support across NHS CEOs, NHSE Board, Regional Teams, ICBs, NHP Programme Board, and NHS Improvement Teams. This strategic NHS systems integration should facilitate the proactive and successful implementation of NHP outcomes and benefits.
Main duties of the job
The COO role provides exposure to the DHSC Sponsor Team, NHS Executives, Trust CEOs, ICBs, Government Leaders (IPA, Cabinet Office, Treasury), and will report directly to and deputise for the NHP Chief Programme Officer (CPO).
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership:
NHS Integration:
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Lead on strategic engagement, integration, and support provision with NHS CEOs, NHSE Board, Regional Teams, ICBs, NHP Programme Board, and NHS Improvement Teams to ensure successful NHP outcomes and benefits.
People:
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Lead complex strategic people planning with NHSE & DHSC (sponsor delivery model), delivery partners and Trusts, ensuring alignment with the NHPs strategic integrated plan and NHPs strategic objective to build enduring capability across wider government and private sector
Social Value & Sustainability:
Organisational Development and Change:
Governance, Assurance, Standards and Reporting:
Communications and Engagement:
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Lead on strategy and quality assurance for all communications and engagement across NHPs diverse stakeholder groups to meet the CPOs priorities. (e.g., DHSC Sponsor Team, NHS Executives, Trust CEOs, Scheme Project Teams, IPA, Cabinet Office, Treasury, NHP Senior Leadership, and the Public).
Operations:
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Ensure NHP is compliant with all corporate requirements including business planning, corporate performance reporting, risk management, health and safety, information governance and compliance with organisational policies.
Programme IT and Systems:
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Lead the identification and implementation of NHP systems, technology and processes, liaising closely with the NHP Digital Team, NHP Digital Partner, NHSE and Trusts to ensure maximum systems integration and compliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership:
NHS Integration:
-
Lead on strategic engagement, integration, and support provision with NHS CEOs, NHSE Board, Regional Teams, ICBs, NHP Programme Board, and NHS Improvement Teams to ensure successful NHP outcomes and benefits.
People:
-
Lead complex strategic people planning with NHSE & DHSC (sponsor delivery model), delivery partners and Trusts, ensuring alignment with the NHPs strategic integrated plan and NHPs strategic objective to build enduring capability across wider government and private sector
Social Value & Sustainability:
Organisational Development and Change:
Governance, Assurance, Standards and Reporting:
Communications and Engagement:
-
Lead on strategy and quality assurance for all communications and engagement across NHPs diverse stakeholder groups to meet the CPOs priorities. (e.g., DHSC Sponsor Team, NHS Executives, Trust CEOs, Scheme Project Teams, IPA, Cabinet Office, Treasury, NHP Senior Leadership, and the Public).
Operations:
-
Ensure NHP is compliant with all corporate requirements including business planning, corporate performance reporting, risk management, health and safety, information governance and compliance with organisational policies.
Programme IT and Systems:
-
Lead the identification and implementation of NHP systems, technology and processes, liaising closely with the NHP Digital Team, NHP Digital Partner, NHSE and Trusts to ensure maximum systems integration and compliance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice, or equivalent experience.
- Major Projects Leadership Academy qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant proven experience as an NHS CEO or equivalent.
- Knowledge of NHS legal and governance framework.
- Experience working with senior NHS and government stakeholders (e.g., NHS CEOs, NHSE Board Members and ICBs), providing expert plans and analysis to support reporting and decision-making.
Skills
Essential
- Inclusive leader who sets high standards, motivates, collaborates, and promotes personal, organisational and cultural development in-line with NHP values.
- Resilient leader comfortable working with a significant level of ambiguity in a complex and high-pressure change environment.
- Significant influencing skills to gain acceptance and implementation of NHP strategic priorities, including the ability to articulate complex and/ or controversial arguments in a compelling manner on major public platforms.
- Ability to analyse complex problems and translate strategy into delivery - developing and implementing plans and processes across multiple teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice, or equivalent experience.
- Major Projects Leadership Academy qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, or equivalent experience.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant proven experience as an NHS CEO or equivalent.
- Knowledge of NHS legal and governance framework.
- Experience working with senior NHS and government stakeholders (e.g., NHS CEOs, NHSE Board Members and ICBs), providing expert plans and analysis to support reporting and decision-making.
Skills
Essential
- Inclusive leader who sets high standards, motivates, collaborates, and promotes personal, organisational and cultural development in-line with NHP values.
- Resilient leader comfortable working with a significant level of ambiguity in a complex and high-pressure change environment.
- Significant influencing skills to gain acceptance and implementation of NHP strategic priorities, including the ability to articulate complex and/ or controversial arguments in a compelling manner on major public platforms.
- Ability to analyse complex problems and translate strategy into delivery - developing and implementing plans and processes across multiple 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
