About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Executive Team as Chief Redevelopment Officer.
This role will lead the day-to-day delivery of the Trust's acute redevelopment programme, including OBC, procurement, FBC and delivery phases. The role will oversee clinical and service transformation alongside the construction and delivery of new and redeveloped hospital facilities across all three of the Trust's main sites.
The post holder will establish and implement robust programme and project delivery structures to support the successful delivery of the Trust's redevelopment ambitions.
They will ensure investment and change management programmes and projects are delivered within approved financial constraints, are affordable and deliver value for money.
The post holder will work with key delivery partners, in particular with University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and colleagues at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre on the combined Watford scheme, and with Local Government partners in taking forward our shared ambitions at St Albans and Hemel Hempstead.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Executive Team and Trust Board, you will provide strategic leadership and assurance for a major portfolio of redevelopment activity. You will lead complex procurement and commercial processes, oversee programme governance arrangements, and ensure effective management of risk, issues and opportunities.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical leaders, patients, regulators, system partners and external advisors, ensuring they remain engaged throughout the programme. You will also lead multidisciplinary teams, manage external suppliers and contractors, and ensure appropriate contractual arrangements are in place.
The role will be responsible for driving the successful implementation of associated transformation programmes, ensuring services transition effectively into new facilities and intended benefits are realised. Regular reporting to the Board and relevant committees will be required to provide assurance on progress, performance and delivery.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will ensure effective engagement with staff, patients, people with lived experience, and partner organisations, embedding their input into planning and decision-making processes. The role will act as a key representative of the Trust at regional and national meetings, developing productive relationships with health partners, regulators and other external organisations.
The post holder will oversee the performance management of external advisers and suppliers, ensuring services are delivered to the required quality and standards. They will also ensure appropriate information systems, controls and reporting mechanisms are maintained to support effective decision-making and programme assurance.
The role will be responsible for ensuring that governance, assurance and compliance arrangements remain effective, supporting informed decision-making and enabling successful outcomes across a complex and evolving programme environment.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the p/s Essential
2=fully meets, 1=partially meets, 0=does not meet
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Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)