Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic senior operational manager who has a passion for excellence, patient-centred care and a desire to make a difference.
Are you a leader who values inspiring others, creating a culture of compassion, kindness and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy being responsible for business , financial and strategic planning and delivery?
We are recruiting to the role of Associate Chief Operating Officer to lead one of our four Clinical Care Groups, which are large and complex groupings of clinical services. The portfolio will include general medical specialities, acute and emergency medicine, frailty and community services. The Care Group provides services across the two main hospital sites and multiple community sites.
Main duties of the job
You will have the ability to engage and motivate teams, be a multi-tasker with problem-solving skills, you will have the ability to manage numerous projects running simultaneously, as well as juggling the priorities of internal and external stakeholders.
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to quickly and effectively manage and resolve challenging operational issues in a pressurised and time-critical environment, whilst driving our strategic agenda forward. Engagement with clinical teams and stakeholders will be vital to identify transformation opportunities and to deliver improvements in quality, operational and financial performance standards.
Reporting to the Care Group Director, and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide key strategic and operational leadership within the Care Group, working to develop a culture that enables clinical colleagues to flourish and provide the highest standards of care for patients.
We are looking for a leader who is values-based, forward-thinking, has vision and can inspire teams. You will have a proven track record in operational and service management; service delivery and improvement; with well-developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
You will also have joint responsibility with the other Associate Chief Operating Officers and Executive Team for driving forward corporate and programmes of work cross-cutting the whole Trust.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
The NHS Staff Council has accepted the pay offer made by the government for Agenda for Change staff in England, which you will see is reflected on the salary for this role. Thenew salary rates for this year(2023/24)willtake effect from 1 April 2023. Eligible staff can expect to receive the additional 2022/23 payment and the new 2023/24 pay rates (including back pay to 1 April) as part of their pay in June.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of wide range of management disciplines, including finance, people management, commissioning, risk management, performance management, service improvement, change management and Clinical Governance arrangements
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal commitment, enthusiasm and professional drive to lead and innovate
- Effective team leader and team player with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and highly demanding organisation
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent change management skills including major service reconfiguration
- Ability to broker agreements across organisational boundaries to deliver agreed pathways and processes
- Proven leadership skills in a complex, challenging environment; strong, inclusive leadership style
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of innovation in the provision of services
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of wide range of management disciplines, including finance, people management, commissioning, risk management, performance management, service improvement, change management and Clinical Governance arrangements
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Personal commitment, enthusiasm and professional drive to lead and innovate
- Effective team leader and team player with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and highly demanding organisation
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent change management skills including major service reconfiguration
- Ability to broker agreements across organisational boundaries to deliver agreed pathways and processes
- Proven leadership skills in a complex, challenging environment; strong, inclusive leadership style
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of innovation in the provision of services
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.
