About this role
Job summary
Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Deputy Chief Executive to join a newly formed Executive Team and help lead the next phase of the Trust's development. Serving a population of more than 500,000 people across Medway & Swale, the Trust plays a vital role within the Kent & Medway health and care system
As Deputy to the Chief Executive, you will provide leadership across strategy, planning, transformation, improvement, digital, analytics and system partnerships. Working closely with executive and clinical colleagues, you will help ensure that strategic ambitions are translated into practical improvements for patients, staff and local communities
This is an opportunity to join the organisation at an important point in its journey. A refreshed Executive Team is focused on strengthening organisational culture, improving performance, building improvement capability and creating the foundations for sustainable long-term success. The Deputy Chief Executive will play a central role in shaping and delivering that agenda
We are looking for a credible, values-led leader with Board-level experience, a strong track record of leading organisational improvement and transformation, & the ability to build effective relationships across complex organisations and partnerships
For an ambitious leader who wants to make a significant contribution to a major NHS organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of services for the communities of Medway & Swale
Main duties of the job
The postholder will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Executive and Board to deliver sustainable organisational improvement, operationalexcellence and long-term strategic transformation across Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
As Deputy Chief Executive, the postholder will provide visible corporate leadership across the organisation, acting on behalf of the Chief Executive asrequired and ensuring strong alignment between quality, safety, workforce, operational performance, finance and strategic priorities.
The postholder will be responsible for leading the Trust's strategy, planning, transformation and organisational improvement agenda, ensuring thatthe Trust's ambitions are translated into measurable outcomes that improve patient care, staff experience, productivity, workforce sustainability andfinancial performance.
The postholder will provide executive leadership for:
Corporate strategy including Quality Management System development. Operational planning including Programme Management OfficerSystem collaboration and partnerships. Transformation, continuous improvement and programme delivery. Business intelligence, analytics and population health intelligence. Innovation and digital technology-enabled transformation.Trust charity
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Executive Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
Act as a full member of the Trust Board, sharing collective responsibility for quality, safety, operational performance, workforce,finance and reputation. Support the Chief Executive in strengthening organisational grip, and delivery across all aspects of Trust performance. Provide strategic advice to the Board and Board Committees regarding future opportunities, risks and strategic choices. Participate in executive on-call arrangements and provide visible leadership across the organisation. Deputy Chief Executive Responsibilities
Act as principal deputy to the Chief Executive Officer and undertake all duties delegated by the Chief Executive. Deputise fully for the Chief Executive Officer during periods of absence. Represent the Trust internally and externally at local, regional and national level. Support the Chief Executive in developing a cohesive, high-performing and values-led Executive Team. Promote collective Executive leadership and shared accountability for organisational priorities. Ensure Executive portfolios operate in an integrated and aligned manner. Lead across organisational boundaries to ensure delivery of Trust-wide objectives. Support the Board in maintaining strong governance, assurance and organisational oversight. Build organisational confidence through visible leadership, accessibility and engagement with staff, patients and partners. Strategy, Planning and Strategy Deployment
Lead the development, implementation and ongoing refresh of the Trust's strategic direction. Ensure strategic priorities are aligned with quality, workforce, operational and financial plans. Lead the annual planning cycle and development of integrated business plans. Develop a systematic approach to strategy deployment, ensuring organisational priorities are translated into delivery throughout alllevels of the organisation. Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of strategic objectives and delivery milestones. Provide leadership on population health needs, health inequalities and future service planning
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Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)