About this role
Job summary
Lead Operational Excellence. Deliver Transformation. Shape the Future.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional operational leader to join our Group Executive and Board as Chief Operating Officer.
This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference for the people of Dudley and surrounding communities, leading a large and diverse portfolio of acute, community and specialist services at a time of significant opportunity and transformation.
As a voting member of the Trust Board and Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and visible leadership across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, responsive and financially sustainable services. You will be responsible for operational performance, service transformation, patient flow, urgent and emergency care, productivity, workforce effectiveness and delivery of our strategic ambitions.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Executive colleagues, clinical leaders and system partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of services for our population whilst contributing to the development of our wider NHS Group model.
Main duties of the job
About you
You will be an experienced executive leader with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence within a large and complex healthcare organisation. You will have successfully led transformational change, delivered performance improvement, developed high-performing teams and built strong relationships with clinicians, staff and external partners.
You will bring:
Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS.
A proven track record of delivering sustainable operational and performance improvement.
Experience of leading large-scale transformation and service redesign.
Strong financial and workforce leadership credentials.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
A commitment to compassionate, inclusive and visible leadership.
Most importantly, you will be a leader who inspires confidence, builds trust and creates an environment where people can thrive and deliver their very best for patients.
About us
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust provides acute, community and specialist services to a population of more than 450,000 people and is recognised for its commitment to high-quality care, innovation and continuous improvement. Furthermore, through working closely with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, as part of the Group arrangements, we are committed to working together to improve outcomes for our patients, strengthen our communities and create an outstanding place to work for our people. These ambitions are set out in our new strategy, Fit for the Future, which places partnerships, inclusion, excellence and continuous improvement at the heart of everything we do.
Our strategy is built around delivering outstanding care, reducing health inequalities, strengthening partnerships and creating a sustainable future for local healthcare. We are seeking a leader who shares our ambition and values and who can help us achieve the next phase of our journey.
Job description Job responsibilities
At The Dudley Group, our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, contribute and succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
Join a forward-thinking Executive Team.
Influence the future direction of local health services.
Lead significant operational and transformational programmes.
Work as part of an ambitious NHS Group.
Make a meaningful difference to patients, staff and communities.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education Essential
Educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, leadership experience and strategic expertise gained through senior NHS leadership roles Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification Evidence of continuous professional and executive leadership development Significant evidence of postgraduate study or professional development in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare management, leadership, business administration, operational management, finance, quality improvement or organisational development)
Desirable
Completion of a recognised senior NHS leadership development programme or equivalent executive leadership programme Chartered status, fellowship or senior professional accreditation relevant to the role Executive coaching, systems leadership or organisational development qualification Board-level governance, corporate governance or leadership qualification
Knowledge and Training Essential
Extensive knowledge of NHS policy, strategy, performance frameworks and regulatory requirements Expert understanding of operational management within a large, complex healthcare organisation Comprehensive understanding of NHS constitutional standards, including Urgent and Emergency Care, Elective Recovery, Diagnostics and Cancer performance Strong understanding of NHS financial governance, productivity, efficiency and resource management Knowledge of workforce planning, organisational development and leadership within complex organisations Understanding of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) requirements and business continuity arrangements
Desirable
Knowledge of population health management and reducing health inequalities Knowledge of national improvement methodologies including Lean, Model for Improvement, Six Sigma or equivalent improvement approaches
Experience Essential
Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex NHS provider organisation Substantial experience operating at Board, Executive Director or equivalent level within a large and complex organisation Demonstrable experience of leading large-scale operational performance improvement programmes within challenging environments Significant experience of leading and managing large, complex service portfolios, multiple professional groups and multidisciplinary teams Proven experience of managing large and complex budgets and ensuring effective stewardship of resources Experience of leading organisations or services through periods of significant operational pressure, organisational challenge or regulatory scrutiny Experience of acting as Executive lead for major programmes, strategic projects or corporate objectives
Desirable
Previous experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer or equivalent Executive Director role Experience within an acute and community healthcare provider organisation
Management skills Essential
Significant experience of leading senior multidisciplinary teams and developing strong leadership capability across an organisation Experience of developing and implementing organisational strategies and translating these into operational delivery and measurable outcomes
Desirable
Experience of leading within a Group model, provider collaborative or integrated care system environment Experience of Board-level leadership within a large NHS provider organisation
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)