Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The role of COO is a critical one within our executive team, responsible for both the strategic and day-to-day operational management and service delivery of care for patients. This is a busy, exciting and progressive operating environment and this role will ensure the organisation delivers the best possible outcomes for our communities by leading a high-performing culture across CUH. The successful candidate will bring substantial operational leadership experience gained in settings of scale and complexity, alongside the ability to influence and impact change. They will bring highly developed influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills, with the ability to bring about change and develop services in a multi-stakeholder environment and with high levels of self-awareness. Main duties of the job
On behalf of the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, lead the operational management of the Trust, including the achievement of quality and performance standards that deliver improvements for patients, ensuring cohesive working and optimum performance. Lead and hold to account the clinical Divisions to deliver performance standards derived from the NHS Operating Framework, Trust Annual Plan and other regulatory bodies and sources. Provide expert advice and briefing to the Trust Board (including the Chair and Non-Executive Directors specifically as appropriate) on all matters affecting the operational performance of the Trust. Work closely with the other members of the Executive Team to ensure a Trust-wide approach to issues as necessary, especially as relates to use of capacity, quality improvement, development of specialties and delivery of performance standards. Support and contribute to the establishment of Trust-wide standards and systems to maintain, monitor and improve quality of care and operational delivery. Contribute to the Trust's efficiency targets by the effective use of resources and the improvement of productivity. In conjunction with the Chief Nurse and Chief Medical Officer, monitor the quality of care, particularly at ward level and ensure that improvement actions are implemented as necessary. Manage the emergency planning and business continuity processes ensuring robust and responsive plans are in place for major internal and external incidents. About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is an internationally renowned healthcare organisation and one of the largest and highest profile NHS teaching hospitals in the country. We deliver expert care for patients while our vibrant teaching community equips and empowers the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. CUH - Addenbrooke's and The Rosie - is a team of over 13,000 people and a range of partners who are passionate about improving people's lives. We have an annual budget of over £1.5bn and provide services as a local hospital for people in Cambridge, South and East Cambridgeshire, and as a specialist hospital for a wider population. As an academic medical centre we work across 75 medical and surgical specialties, with corporate and support teams - and health, care, academic and industry partners - to deliver care, learning and research in support of our vision of a healthier life for everyone. We are situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre of life science and medical research in Europe, and aspire to develop cross-industry partnerships that further improve outcomes for patients while powering economic growth through working with some of the greatest minds in the country on cutting edge research which can then directly impact patient care. Building for the future is an essential part of our strategy, and we see this coming to fruition through our exciting plans for the development of new Cancer and Children's hospitals. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Person Specification
Please see attached applicant information pack for details. 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. Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
180-ASN-92736
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The role of COO is a critical one within our executive team, responsible for both the strategic and day-to-day operational management and service delivery of care for patients. This is a busy, exciting and progressive operating environment and this role will ensure the organisation delivers the best possible outcomes for our communities by leading a high-performing culture across CUH. The successful candidate will bring substantial operational leadership experience gained in settings of scale and complexity, alongside the ability to influence and impact change. They will bring highly developed influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills, with the ability to bring about change and develop services in a multi-stakeholder environment and with high levels of self-awareness. Main duties of the job
On behalf of the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, lead the operational management of the Trust, including the achievement of quality and performance standards that deliver improvements for patients, ensuring cohesive working and optimum performance. Lead and hold to account the clinical Divisions to deliver performance standards derived from the NHS Operating Framework, Trust Annual Plan and other regulatory bodies and sources. Provide expert advice and briefing to the Trust Board (including the Chair and Non-Executive Directors specifically as appropriate) on all matters affecting the operational performance of the Trust. Work closely with the other members of the Executive Team to ensure a Trust-wide approach to issues as necessary, especially as relates to use of capacity, quality improvement, development of specialties and delivery of performance standards. Support and contribute to the establishment of Trust-wide standards and systems to maintain, monitor and improve quality of care and operational delivery. Contribute to the Trust's efficiency targets by the effective use of resources and the improvement of productivity. In conjunction with the Chief Nurse and Chief Medical Officer, monitor the quality of care, particularly at ward level and ensure that improvement actions are implemented as necessary. Manage the emergency planning and business continuity processes ensuring robust and responsive plans are in place for major internal and external incidents. About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is an internationally renowned healthcare organisation and one of the largest and highest profile NHS teaching hospitals in the country. We deliver expert care for patients while our vibrant teaching community equips and empowers the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. CUH - Addenbrooke's and The Rosie - is a team of over 13,000 people and a range of partners who are passionate about improving people's lives. We have an annual budget of over £1.5bn and provide services as a local hospital for people in Cambridge, South and East Cambridgeshire, and as a specialist hospital for a wider population. As an academic medical centre we work across 75 medical and surgical specialties, with corporate and support teams - and health, care, academic and industry partners - to deliver care, learning and research in support of our vision of a healthier life for everyone. We are situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre of life science and medical research in Europe, and aspire to develop cross-industry partnerships that further improve outcomes for patients while powering economic growth through working with some of the greatest minds in the country on cutting edge research which can then directly impact patient care. Building for the future is an essential part of our strategy, and we see this coming to fruition through our exciting plans for the development of new Cancer and Children's hospitals. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Person Specification
Please see attached applicant information pack for details. 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. Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
180-ASN-92736
#J-18808-Ljbffr
