Chief Operating Officer

1 week ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust was formed in April 2017. We run three acute sites Peterborough City, Hinchingbrooke and Stamford and Rutland Hospitals. In addition, we deliver outpatient and radiology services at Doddington Hospital, the Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely, and North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech. We deliver acute care services to a growing catchment of approximately 900,000 residents living in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and the neighbouring counties of Norfolk and Bedfordshire. Team North West Anglia is made up of approximately 7,500 members of staff and is supported by an army of 400 volunteers who dedicate some of their free time to support hospital services mainly in patient-facing roles.

This is a really exciting time for patients and staff as we work with our local health system partners across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire to deliver some key development projects that will shape the care we provide for future generations. As well as building a new hospital at Hinchingbrooke and redeveloping our sites at Peterborough and Stamford to better meet the needs of patients, we are investing in a Trust-wide electronic patient record system and harnessing digital technology within our diagnostic services to enhance the quality and speed of diagnosis and treatment.

Main duties of the job

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a critical role on the Board of Directors, within our Trust and for our wider external postholder is responsible for driving and sustaining improvement in all of our essential access, quality and efficiency standards, as well as role modelling excellent collective and visible leadership as part of the broader executive team and in partnership with system colleagues.

We are embarking on a journey to deliver significant strategic, cultural, and operational change at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) and a strong, forward thinking, effective and proactive COO is key to succeeding in that vision. We undoubtedly have great challenges ahead and there is much to be done. However, we are excited about the opportunity to build on the great work currently being done to create a vibrant, consistently high performing organisation. If you are someone who is excited by this opportunity and has the necessary experience, ambition, passion and resilience to be our Chief Operating Officer and an effective member of our Unitary board, we would encourage you to apply.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more please contact us or see the information pack below with details on how to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level education or equivalent experience Master's degree or relevant equivalent experience

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in related or appropriate field improvement methodology

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS at a senior strategic and operational level Experience of managing budgets/delivering savings Experience of leading improvements/ recovery programmes to deliver better outcomes Experience of working within an Acute Trust

Desirable

Experience of working at board level Experience working in the wider NHS system ICB, Ambulance, Community services Experience working at a senior level responsible for EPRR

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