The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Chief Operating Officer

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer who will lead the delivery of high-quality clinical services and inspire and lead our operational teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality services. Working with our staff, stakeholders, and Board, you will shape and drive our improvement and transformation programmes whilst leading operational delivery and performance in line with constitutional standards in a challenging environment.

To find out more please contact our retained recruitment advisors at GatenbySanderson: Emma Pickup emma.pickup@gatenbysanderson.com or Emily Smith on Emily.smith@gatenbysanderson.com

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statementthrough this link: https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe109712/

Main duties of the job

An inclusive leader with a depth of experience in both strategic and operational service delivery at or close to Board level, you will also bring a track record of effective partnership working and of embedding robust governance processes. Bringing sound judgement, complemented by resilience, tenacity, and political acumen; you will adeptly navigating complex issues within a dynamic stakeholder environment. Most importantly you will embody our values; partnering, ambitious, caring, and trusted, and be committed to supporting our staff to achieve our priorities. Thriving in a complex and challenging environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to work with a committed Board to build pride in our services and a relentless focus on quality outcomes and experience for all our staff, patients, families, and partners.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford, Wrekin and mid Wales. We are a values-led organisation of almost 7,000 colleagues with a vision as a Trust that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We are a central partner in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB.

Our Hospitals Transformation Programme has been approved and we are currently developing the final business case, allowing our key specialist services to be consolidated onto single sites. This is a once in a generation opportunity to transform services for our populations and to work with partners to ensure we maximise the future wellbeing of our communities and our colleagues. We are addressing improvements at pace and have delivered over 90% of the Ockenden report's recommended actions. We are continuing to work hard to improve the quality of care and create a transparent and accountable environment for our staff to provide safe, compassionate care.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive Salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-COO-413

Job locations

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust / Remote Working

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
  • Demonstrable record of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Masters level or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of strategic and operational delivery at a senior level
  • A track record of success through working in collaborative partnerships
  • A good degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a demanding stakeholder environment
  • A demonstrable commitment to working in a matrix organisational system and to transformational approaches
  • A track record of developing and empowering operational and clinical leaders
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
  • Demonstrable record of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Masters level or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of strategic and operational delivery at a senior level
  • A track record of success through working in collaborative partnerships
  • A good degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a demanding stakeholder environment
  • A demonstrable commitment to working in a matrix organisational system and to transformational approaches
  • A track record of developing and empowering operational and clinical leaders

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust / Remote Working

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust / Remote Working

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Delivery Consultant

Steven Levin

steven.levin@gatenbysanderson.com

Details

Date posted

11 June 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive Salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-COO-413

Job locations

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust / Remote Working

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


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