Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Joining us as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) gives you a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference as you help us to deliver the SFT strategy and vision. At the SFT we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, striving to create an environment where everyone matters, including the people we care for, the people we work with, and the people in our community,

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. The role will take a lead on day to day running of the site, driving improvements in urgent care and leadership for cancer performance.

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

Essential skills required for the role include:

• 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 managing 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.

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