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£75,100
(£38.51 per hour)
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Description
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Job Overview
Joining us as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO) gives you a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference as you help us to deliver the Trust’s strategy and vision, working as part of the Bristol NHS Group.
This pivotal role is a key position within our leadership team. As Deputy COO you will be a senior operational leader, with responsibility to support the COO in delivering operational performance and service improvement.
The post holder will establish effective and productive working relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders including system partners and regulators in pursuit of the organisation’s goals and ambitions.
This is a challenging and rewarding role in a supportive and collaborative environment, which offers learning and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a leading NHS organisation.
Main duties of the job
Please note this is a position within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer will be a critical contributor to delivery of the Trust's strategic plan, by working in partnership with the Divisional teams and external organisations and commissioners, to achieve the Trust's corporate objectives and to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services to our populations.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the large
st acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will deputise for the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the Divisional teams to ensure the safe and effective day to day operations of the organisation are maintained.
The postholder will be expected to act independently, taking timely and at times, highly significant decisions to ensure the operational delivery for the organisation, driving change and improvement by supporting and influencing both the clinical divisions and corporate teams.
The post will be responsible for the troubleshooting and leading the planning for delivery of waiting time standards. They will lead major strategic projects for the Chief Operating Officer across the organisation and the BNSSG Integrated Care System.
The post holder will lead service developments and policy reviews in areas impacted by key performance issues.
The management of budgets and delivery against cost saving plans in each of the COO areas is a key deliverable.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive leadership and operational management experience in a medium / large acute healthcare provider setting
Significant senior management experience within a highly complex service provider organisation
Substantial management experience and achievement at operational level plus evidence of significant achievement in strategic level projects or work streams
Experience of and ability to manage highly complex operational situations that involve staff from all levels within the organisation and across a range of professional and operational boundaries
Experience of leading and managing substantial service change and redesign in highly complex environment detailed knowledge of current acute Trust issues and the regulatory Framework for a Foundation Trust
Understanding of current NHS National policies and their impact on provision of health care
Experience of working with multi-agency committees and establishing relationships with external organisations
Demonstrably track record of achievement of performance management improvement and delivery at a senior management level
Significant experience of budget and staff management
Demonstrable understanding of quality and risk management issues and standards
Experience of managing major change projects and of delivering clinical and clinical support services during periods of change
Have substantial experience of preparing and presenting written briefings at a senior management level
Extensive knowledge of risk management systems and processes to address and mitigate clinical and operational risks
Experience of developing and building research capacity and capability
Experience of working at national regional system level
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
Graduate level education and /or professional/clinical professional qualification at this level and evidence of
Evidence of extensive and recent commitment to continuing managerial and profession development
Post-graduate qualification to Master’s degree / MBA or equivalent experience in leadership or management or evidence of practical application at this level
Desirable criteria
Prince 2 Qualification
Skills And Abilities
Essential criteria
Ability to develop and deliver effective business and operational plans which are financially sounds
Demonstrable experience of establishing productive relationships, communicating with and effectively engaging clinical and non-clinical staff on a range of contentious and highly complex issues
Skills in, and experience of, influencing, motivating and enabling others to perform and of effective performance
Ability to operate effectively within difficult financial and performance challenges
Proven ability to plan/implement effective projects and work-streams
Professional, inclusive and credible leadership style
Demonstrable ability to use resources effectively and efficiently and to maximise the skill set and experience of others
Skills in deploying a creative, evidence-based approach to provide a set direction
Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups at a senior level across organisational boundaries and to act as a positive role model
Ability to drive for and achieve results across a broad range of key outcomes, always maintaining patient focus and a high level of personal integrity
Ability to resolve conflict with teams and with users/stakeholders, both internally and externally
Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision making skills
Demonstrable ability to achieve demanding objectives against deadlines
Ability to write and present Board papers which are meaningful and concise
Evidence of highly developed influencing, communication and negotiating skills
Ability to plan ahead and manage the translation of strategic intent into operational reality
Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity principles
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels including clinical staff
IT Skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Team worker with ability to relate to all grades of staff
Ability to work and remain calm in a busy environment
Ability to concentrate on highly complex issues for significant periods of time
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful appli
cant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
