Job summary
Are you looking to move to a COO/CEO post within the next 5 years?
Would you like to work in a highly successful Trust which has a 'Good' rating from CQC and does not have a financial deficit?
Would you like to work with a Chief Executive and COO who are interested in supporting and developing you and also ensuring you enjoy your job?
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is a highly performing Community Trust, the biggest in England, who continues to win awards and receive excellent patient feedback. There's a reason for that! First and foremost, we are highly committed to providing the best possible care to the people we serve. To do that we make sure our systems and processes are efficient and that we invest heavily in employing and keeping highly skilled, committed staff.
You may not have worked in a Community trust before but if you are thinking it's the boring option, then think again! We cover 11 London boroughs and Hertfordshire and provide in-patient beds, community nursing, outpatient care, walk in centres, children's services, sexual health services, specialist services.... and much, much more. You will be joining a superb team of Directors of Operations who are looking forward to working with you.
If you have experience of leading complex health services and fancy doing something different in a highly performing, stimulating environment then you need to give me a ring and find out more.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the role of Divisional Director of Operations (Dir of Ops) is a key position within the Trust's Executive Leadership Team. The Dir of Ops is the most senior operational point of contact for partners and stakeholders for the division and has responsibility for the general management and performance of all community services within the Division, together with leading the strategic direction of the Division in line with the Trust Strategy.
To this end, the post holder will be regularly required to represent CLCH at external operational meetings and regional/national events. The Dir of Ops will oversee the delivery of governance and performance management structures to reflect the level of operational scrutiny required.
The Dir of Ops will ensure the effective development and operation of divisional services and will support corporate initiatives as required. The post holder will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and be required to attend other Trust decision making committees and Board-level committees. The Dir of Ops will influence corporate priority setting and decision-making and will be key in driving forward the Trust and Quality Strategies, including working with stakeholders to secure place-based models and organisational forms.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Division is led and managed on a day-to-day basis by the Dir of Ops, supported by the Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) and in partnership with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies (DDNT) and the Clinical Director. The following responsibilities are delivered by the Dir of Ops, where appropriate, working in partnership with these individuals.
- Accountable for the delivery of high-quality services to patients and their families/ carers including the management of clinical governance, quality, CQC requirements, professional standards and
- Maintain and enhance operational performance to deliver improved outcomes as per commissioner contractual standards and national/local priorities.
- Accountable for the financial success of the Division including the achievement of QIPP and maintenance of financial balance.
- Lead the development of clinically efficient and effective services using service improvement and shared governance methodologies and raise standards of practice, productivity and value for money (vfm).
- Optimise the management of divisional resources supported by the corporate divisional team (HR, finance, informatics) as per the annual plan.
- Lead divisional capacity and operational planning with the support of corporate resources.
- Support and reshape divisional culture and organisational focus to enhance clinically-led, performance-oriented CSUs.
- Contribute to the success of the overall corporate Trust strategy
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Division is led and managed on a day-to-day basis by the Dir of Ops, supported by the Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) and in partnership with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies (DDNT) and the Clinical Director. The following responsibilities are delivered by the Dir of Ops, where appropriate, working in partnership with these individuals.
- Accountable for the delivery of high-quality services to patients and their families/ carers including the management of clinical governance, quality, CQC requirements, professional standards and
- Maintain and enhance operational performance to deliver improved outcomes as per commissioner contractual standards and national/local priorities.
- Accountable for the financial success of the Division including the achievement of QIPP and maintenance of financial balance.
- Lead the development of clinically efficient and effective services using service improvement and shared governance methodologies and raise standards of practice, productivity and value for money (vfm).
- Optimise the management of divisional resources supported by the corporate divisional team (HR, finance, informatics) as per the annual plan.
- Lead divisional capacity and operational planning with the support of corporate resources.
- Support and reshape divisional culture and organisational focus to enhance clinically-led, performance-oriented CSUs.
- Contribute to the success of the overall corporate Trust strategy
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent with postgraduate management qualification or extensive management experience and training.
Desirable
- Master's level education in a relevant field
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent with postgraduate management qualification or extensive management experience and training.
Desirable
- Master's level education in a relevant field
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.
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.
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).
