Chief Operating Officer

Against this backdrop, the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer represents a critically important hire for the Trust. The COO is a voting member of the Trust Board and a senior member of the Executive Team, carrying accountability for the operational delivery of high-quality, safe and efficient services across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the postholder will lead operational performance, service transformation and recovery across both acute and community settings, whilst also acting as Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and contributing to the delivery of the Trust's financial plan, including Cost Improvement Programmes., The post holder will lead the transformation of operational services across both acute and community settings, working collaboratively across organisational boundaries to strengthen system-wide deliveryand improve population health outcomes. This includes leveraging digital innovation, data and analytics, and new models of care to deliver sustainable, high-performing services.

Whittington Health is one of London's most developed integrated care organisations, bringing together acute and community services, strong partnerships with local government, and high-performing adult and children's pathways. Serving the people of Islington, Haringey and neighbouring boroughs including Barnet, Enfield, Camden and Hackney, we have deep roots in our communities and a clear mission: helping local people live longer, healthier lives.

The Trust is now entering a period of significant transformation and investment. We are strengthening our services for women, children and frail adults, including expanding maternity services in line with the Start Well programme, and deepening our partnerships with UCLH and the Royal Free to enhance access to specialist care closer to home. Alongside notable improvements in ED, cancer and RTT performance, we continue to demonstrate the value of joined-up, community-focused care.

Central to the Trust's ambition are its colleagues. Whittington Health is a values-driven organisation, underpinned by Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, all grounded in Equity. Building an inclusive, supportive culture that reflects both its workforce and the diverse communities it serves, that reduces health inequalities and positions the Trust as an employer of genuine choice, is a strategic priority of the highest order.