Deputy Chief Operating Officer

We are seeking a fixed term (12 months) Deputy Chief Operating Officer to provide senior leadership for the effective day-to-day running of the QEH site.

The Postholder Will

• deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required in managing the day-to-day running of the QEH site and off-site services and to support the Chief Operating Officer in the delivery of all operational issues.
• ensure that services are delivered in a safe, efficient and effective patient‑centred way at all times throughout the Trust and in accordance with national and local quality standards.
• monitor Trust operational performance targets and ensure the requirements are met and understood at Directorate level.
• support the performance of Directorates in meeting targets, ensuring there are robust frameworks and systems in place to monitor and manage them, maintaining a day‑to‑day overview of service delivery across the Trust.
• provide in‑depth expert knowledge to the Trust regarding Department of Health and NHS rules and regulations.
• support Directorates in their business planning, supporting and identifying changes and transformation opportunities. This will include financial targets and CIPs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual capacity and demand model that reflects best practice and stretch targets.
• Engender an environment where all staff are encouraged to make improvements to the service and deliver individual and Trust‑wide objectives.
• Maintain an overview of service delivery across BSUH within the wider healthcare community.
• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the effective operational management of the Trust on a day‑to‑day basis and, in turn, maintain achievement of the Trust’s key performance indicators.
• Maintain continuous improvements to service delivery plans.

Previous applicants are not excluded.

Plus additional duties as included in the job description as attached.

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