Job summary
- Main area
- Chief Operating Officer
- Grade
- Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6428995-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- All UHSx Sites
- Town
- Brighton, Chichester, Haywards Heath and Worthing
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/07/2024
Employer heading
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior operational leader with a track record of managing acute hospital operations to join us as Deputy COO.
Working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Operating Officer you will be responsible for operational performance and directly line manage four Hospital Directors.
To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of finance, performance and quality, be comfortable taking accountability for performance standards and be experienced working in a matrix structure. Having already had significant NHS exposure, you will have the credibility to act as COO when required and play a high profile role in one of England’s largest Trusts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a broad portfolio including strategic operational and seasonal bed planning, managing relationships with system partners and NHSE and chairing the Trust’s operational management group. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at scale and would be ideal for an aspiring COO wanting to take the next step in their career.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of of this role**
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in senior NHS operational leadership within an acute healthcare setting.
- Previous experience gained as Divisional Director of Operations or similar
- Experience working at sub-board/board level
- Demonstrable track record of effective management and strategic planning.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage, motivate, and influence others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher education qualifications in healthcare management or related fields are desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable criteria
- Visible and engaging leadership style aligned to the Trust’s values.
- Resilient, with the ability to handle pressure and critical decision-making
Equality, Diveristy and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andy Heeps, via his Senior EA
- Job title
- Deputy Chief Executive/COO
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 285071
- Additional information
For an informal discussion please contact Andy Heeps, Deputy Chief Executive/COO via his Senior Executive Assistant, Nicola Burrage
Email: [email protected]
Tel No: 01903 285071 / 01273 523213
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