Job summary Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a Chief Operating Officer. As a specialist Trust, the organisation is responsible for the delivery of tertiary non-surgical cancer services to the population of Southeast Wales and for the Welsh Blood Service across Wales. The Trust is also a hosting body to two national NHS services in Wales, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales. The Trust has a hugely ambitious change agenda including the building of a new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) This regional and partnership role will play a crucial part in the realisation of the organisation's ambitions. As Chief Operating Officer you will work with the wider team to transition into the new facility to see the first patient is treated in the summer of 2027. When complete, the new Velindre Cancer Centre will be a world class facility which provides specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales. This is a values-based organisation offering an exciting and innovative opportunity to make a significant contribution to health services. The Trust is seeking to appoint, a highly experienced and successful leader. This is an opportunity to shape and deliver clinical services in cancer and blood and to play a key role as part of the senior leadership team of the organisation to take our ambitious agenda forward. Main duties of the job The COO is responsible for ensuring the successful system wide operational delivery and performance of all clinical services. As lead Director for operational performance and delivery, the post holder will be responsible for contributing to the development and oversee Divisional delivery of the Integrated Medium Term Plan that ensures financial balance, maximises service and workforce modernisation opportunities and delivers services that aim to exceed national and local standards and targets. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic oversight, leadership and management of Divisions, with particular emphasis on implementing revised processes, pathways and models of care aligned with Trust objectives. Work in partnership with Senior Leadership colleagues with professional and health improvement accountabilities in driving and sustaining operational performance management and delivery of all national and local standards and targets. Recognise the accountability and assurance roles of Executive Director colleagues and work collaboratively with them to ensure required standards are delivered. Develop and maintain effective mechanisms of communication across service divisions ensuring engagement of clinicians across blood and cancer services and other professional and staff groups including Trade Unions. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ More information on how we're building your new Cancer Centre can be found here Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary £137,460 to £142,404 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-AC763-0125 Job locations Trust Headquarters Unit 2, Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7QZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria Experience and Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria Experience and Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria Abilities and Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Velindre University NHS Trust Address Trust Headquarters Unit 2, Charnwood Court, Parc Nantgarw Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7QZ Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)