This pivotal role is a key position within our leadership team. As Deputy COO you will be a senior operational point of contact at SFT, with responsibility to support the COO in oversight of operational management, performance, and service improvement of care to patients, within our Clinical Divisions.
This is a challenging and rewarding role in a supportive and collaborative environment, which offers significant continuous learning and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a leading NHS organisation, helping to develop and deliver our exciting and ambitious Transformation Programme.
Main duties of the job Ability to provide highly visible and inspirational leadership for staff throughout the SFT, championing a professional and open culture which empowers staff to deliver consistently exceptional care with compassion, acting as a role model for the behaviours and high professional standards expected. Previous experience of working in a senior leadership role of a large and highly complex organisation. Proven ability to manage and implement change. Proven ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders, using complex, highly sensitive, and sometimes contentious information. Knowledge of and experience in delivering all key national and local targets and standards related to our healthcare services.
Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) and learning.
About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated Good by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Job description Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Masters level qualification or equivalent experience at senior management level. Post-graduate level management qualification or equivalent experience. In depth understanding and knowledge of healthcare strategies, policies and current priorities.
Experience Essential Extensive portfolio of experience of working at a senior level in a large, complex organisation. Significant experience of planning, developing, influencing and implementing strategies together with a proven track record of strategic and operational management.
Knowledge and Skills Essential Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams with the aim of enhancing the understanding of the Trust's and your own performance expectations. Ability to work constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful collaboration.
Employer details Employer name Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Salisbury SP2 8BJ
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