Job Summary
Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a Chief Operating Officer.
As a specialist Trust, the organisation is responsible for the delivery of tertiary non-surgical cancer services to the population of Southeast Wales and for the Welsh Blood Service across Wales. The Trust is also a hosting body to two national NHS services in Wales, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
The Trust has a hugely ambitious change agenda including the building of a new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC). This regional and partnership role will play a crucial part in the realisation of the organisation's ambitions. As Chief Operating Officer you will work with the wider team to transition into the new facility to see the first patient treated in the summer of 2027.
When complete, the new Velindre Cancer Centre will be a world-class facility which provides specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales.
This is a values-based organisation offering an exciting and innovative opportunity to make a significant contribution to health services. The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly experienced and successful leader. This is an opportunity to shape and deliver clinical services in cancer and blood and to play a key role as part of the senior leadership team of the organisation to take our ambitious agenda forward.
Main duties of the job
The COO is responsible for ensuring the successful system wide operational delivery and performance of all clinical services.
As lead Director for operational performance and delivery, the post holder will be responsible for contributing to the development and overseeing Divisional delivery of the Integrated Medium Term Plan that ensures financial balance, maximises service and workforce modernisation opportunities and delivers services that aim to exceed national and local standards and targets.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight, leadership and management of Divisions, with particular emphasis on implementing revised processes, pathways and models of care aligned with Trust objectives.
Work in partnership with Senior Leadership colleagues with professional and health improvement accountabilities in driving and sustaining operational performance management and delivery of all national and local standards and targets.
Recognise the accountability and assurance roles of Executive Director colleagues and work collaboratively with them to ensure required standards are delivered.
Develop and maintain effective mechanisms of communication across service divisions ensuring engagement of clinicians across blood and cancer services and other professional and staff groups including Trade Unions.
About us
Here at
Velindre University NHS Trust , we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge
Velindre Cancer Centre
and our award-winning
Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
and
Health Technology Wales
and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities, then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more
https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted: 28 January 2025 Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM) Salary: £137,460 to £142,404 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 120-AC763-0125 Job locations: Trust Headquarters, Unit 2, Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QZ Job Description The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Responsibilities Job description responsibilities can be found in the supporting documents or by clicking Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria Experience and Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria 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. Employer details Employer name : Velindre University NHS Trust Employer's website :
https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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Velindre University NHS Trust , we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge
Velindre Cancer Centre
and our award-winning
Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
and
Health Technology Wales
and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities, then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more
https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted: 28 January 2025 Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM) Salary: £137,460 to £142,404 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 120-AC763-0125 Job locations: Trust Headquarters, Unit 2, Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QZ Job Description The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Responsibilities Job description responsibilities can be found in the supporting documents or by clicking Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria Experience and Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria 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. Employer details Employer name : Velindre University NHS Trust Employer's website :
https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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