4449 - Deputy Chief Operating Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the trust in a new role as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. The post holder will deputising for the Chief Operating Officer at board level and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to support strategic delivery and leadership of Planned and Unplanned Operational Services, and ensure high quality clinical services and the delivery of Trust objectives.

As the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, you will play a pivotal role within the senior management team and gain valuable experience at Board level for candidates aspiring to an executive director role., The post holder will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with other Executive directors and their teams. They will also provide support and guidance for, and work in partnership with the CBU leadership to deliver on Trust objectives and ensure the effective day to day running of the Trust.

The Deputy Chief Operating Officer will lead on the delivery of key national constitutional standards and assist the Chief Operating Officer in providing assurance reports to the relevant committees and boards. They will also undertake service redesign programmes as identified by the Chief Operating Officer, working closely with the CBUs, corporate teams and external stakeholders.

You must be able to lead by example, motivate and empower teams to ensure consistently high standards, with a focus on compassionate and inclusive leadership. You must also have the ability to rapidly gain insight into services and drive improvement where opportunities arise. Your values will be aligned to our Trust core values and you will demonstrate honesty and professional integrity.

This will require a highly motivated, strategic thinking, innovative and experienced senior manager with evidence of a successful track record of achieving results and delivering against challenging performance targets in a senior leadership role in an NHS Trust.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

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The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.