Deputy Chief Operating Officer – Mental Health

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Full time
Location: Gloucester
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Job offered by: NHS
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Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Mental Health

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

1x fixed term contract for up to 9 months An opportunity has arisen to be part of the senior operational leadership team in the role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO). Working in conjunction with our other DCOO, will lead three of our operational directorates. Ensuring effective day to day operational delivery, supporting system flow by working closely with partner organisations, and developing new ways of delivering services are all key aspects of the role. This role will be responsible for MH & LD urgent care and inpatient, Community PH, MH & LD and Children's & Young People Services for PH, MH & LD. Main duties of the job

We are looking for a senior operational manager with experience within the NHS in acute and/or community physical and mental health services. Experience in mental health services is essential. The ideal candidate would be someone with the demonstrable ability to think creatively about the future delivery of services in partnership with established bodies and within our communities and will have the ability to influence and inspire internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with a strong people focus. Your solid communication and influencing skills, together with political astuteness and resilience will ensure quality, access and financial targets are reliably and consistently delivered. Job responsibilities

The job holder will have direct line management responsibility for 3 Service Directors with budgetary responsibility for over £100m of Trust income and expenditure. The Deputy COO oversees approx. 2,000 colleagues from a broad range of clinical and non-clinical functions at all levels within the organisation. The role will operate at a very senior level within the Trust and will work closely with an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders. Person Specification

Qualifications

Masters Degree level education or equivalent experience in management Post graduate level qualification in management or health care related area to doctorate level or equivalent Evidence of recent and continuing professional and personal development Coaching and/or mentoring qualification Experience

Proven track record of achievements at senior operational management level in a complex healthcare or related organisation Significant experience in contract management and contract negotiations (incl. large scale contracts >£25m) Extensive mental health experience Extensive financial management experience including delivery of significant cost improvements Extensive experience in effectively leading large multi-disciplinary teams, maximising both team and individual performance and development 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.

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