1x fixed term contract for up to 9 months.
An opportunity has arisen to be part of the senior operational leadership team in the role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO). Working in conjunction with our other DCOO, you will lead three of our operational directorates. Ensuring effective day-to-day operational delivery, supporting system flow by working closely with partner organisations, and developing new ways of delivering services are all key aspects of the role. This role will be responsible for MH & LD urgent care and inpatient, Community PH, MH & LD and Children’s & Young People Services for PH, MH & LD.
We are looking for a senior operational manager with experience within the NHS in acute and/or community physical and mental health services. Experience in mental health services is essential. The ideal candidate would be someone with the demonstrable ability to think creatively about the future delivery of services in partnership with established bodies and within our communities. You will have the ability to influence and inspire internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with a strong people focus. Your solid communication and influencing skills, together with political astuteness and resilience, will ensure quality, access, and financial targets are reliably and consistently delivered.
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey, just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
1. 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
2. 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
3. 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisation's priority;
4. 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
The job holder will have direct line management responsibility for 3 Service Directors with budgetary responsibility for over £100m of Trust income and expenditure. The Deputy COO oversees approximately 2,000 colleagues from a broad range of clinical and non-clinical functions at all levels within the organisation. The role will operate at a very senior level within the Trust and will work closely with an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders.
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