Chief Operating Officer

1 week ago

Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a major opportunity for an inspirational and motivated operational leader to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) and support our commitment to the ongoing provision of outstanding care to all patients within both the Acute Trust and the Community you are an experienced operational leader, with proven leadership skills, now looking to develop your executive career, this exciting and demanding opportunity will be just what you are looking for

Our new Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of operational excellence and leading the continuous improvement of our services. As our Chief Operating Officer you will work closely with other WHT Board colleagues, as well as with the wider Group Executive team.

You will also work with our system partners, helping to improve the health outcomes for local people and making the Black Country a healthier place with healthier people and healthier futures.

We are looking for a values based candidate, with proven leadership skills, a track record of service improvement.

Please contact our recruitment partners Finegreen, for more information about the role and recruitment process on:

Applications should be submitted via email to:

Applications close: Sunday, 29 September 2024 Pre-Shortlisting Interviews: W/C 7 October 2024Final Interviews: Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Main duties of the job

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the delivery of the services of the Trust within the quality parameters agreed with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, to meet the Trust's and the NHS performance targets, within budget. The postholder is the principal advisor to the CEO and the Board on all operational matters. o Professional leadership of Hospital Managemento Operational Management of Clinical Divisionso Capacity Management of Emergency, Elective, Cancer, Diagnostic and Outpatient Serviceso Performance Management and delivery across the Trusto Modernisation of clinical processes, practices and serviceso Responsibility for Financial control of Hospital Services through Divisional Managers and Divisional Urgent & Emergency Care Leado Trustee of the Endowment Fundso Accountable Emergency Officer (AEO) for EPRR

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated provider of acute and community services for Walsall's diverse population of around 284,000 people. Our main site, Manor Hospital, resides in the heart of the town and as a District General Hospital, we primarily serve the immediate population of Walsall, with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at neighbouring Trusts. This includes The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, with whom we have been working closely with under a shared leadership team. In the autumn of 2022, the Trust launched its new, five-year strategy. This is a joint strategy with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust which recognises the closer working relationship between the two organisations. The development of the new strategy encompassed a new set of strategic objectives as well as a new vision. Our vision, chosen by our colleagues, is to 'To deliver exceptional caretogether to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities'.Our values remain unchanged: Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Teamwork. These values were chosen by our staff who work to embed them into the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

StrategyWork with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board, particularly in bringing an operational perspective to the development of the Trusts strategic direction in relation to the provision of healthcare, teaching and research.

Financial ManagementWork with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure a robust process for agreeing, monitoring and delivering robust financial targets.

Corporate and Clinical GovernanceStrengthen the Trusts governance culture and foster a spirit of learning and innovation in all that the Trust does.

Emergency Planning, Resilience and ResponseHas executive authority and responsibility for ensuring the Trust complies with legal and policy requirements.

System LeadershipAct as Lead Chief Operating Officer on behalf of the Black Country ICS and/or Black Country Provider Collaborative for defined programmes of work as agreed (such as Urgent & Emergency Care or Elective care or Cancer care etc)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Key Competencies

Essential

Well developed communication and influencing skills Able to lead and work in multi disciplinary teams

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Successful track record at Director/Senior Management Level, including exposure to Board Level in a large complex organisation. An understanding of key NHS Service Performance Standards

NHS Leadership Competency

Essential

The skills and Knowledge Driving high-quality and sustainable outcomes The skills needed for setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation Ability to review plans topPromoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities Skills and behaviours needed to create a compassionate, just and positive culture Ability to collaborate and building a trusted relationship with partners and communities Significant evidence of providing robust governance and assurance in decision making and ensuring patient safety

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